I just love new beginnings with a clean slate, fresh Big Chief tablet, sharp Crayons and a new typewriter ribbon. Therefore, I present my addition to ABC Wednesday's letter du jour:
A--a photo of my ancestors. The year is 1957 at the upper level of Ross Park in Pocatello, Idaho. I'm sitting between my dear Aunt Carmela** on the left and my godmother, Aunt Yolanda on my right. There's my cousin David [who I'm sure wears contacts now] with my Grandmother Filomena and Grandpa Vito. Looks like it was a birthday picnic. When you're seven and you have braids with ribbons, I'm guessing everyday is a picnic!
Visit Mrs Nesbitt for an easy 'A' as we begin Round 8, and possibly more trips down Memory Lane.
**The feel of your smooth, small arms around my neck and the
Kiss stuck to my check from the peach you just swallowed.
My head sprouting curly wires where a mane once flowed
And in the mirror it is Aunt Carmela, patron saint of garlic,
Whose face–and hair—I see.
11 comments:
What a happy family photo! Oh, to be seven years old again with everything fresh and new. I went on into your poems - I like the unaffected way you express yourself.
Ancestry has become more important as I've AGED!
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
I was 6yrs old at the time of this photo!
Wow...love the shot!
hughugs
Absolutely perfect! Yes, a day in the park for a 7-year-old is a party day! Now I'm off to read your poems.
What a wonderful family picture. I was born in 1957 but my oldest sister was 7 in 1957. Great year for seven year olds.
Utterly beautiful reflection. That photo is so vivid. Thanks for taking us to Idaho.
Amazing, that picture doesn't look that old !
Good choice for A, Noni! I am glad to see you again. Ancestors are important to us. Now I am getting older and the oldest but one of my relatives, I realise that life is short and still we have a lot of memories.
nostalgia all good sandy
good to see old pic have time to visit my entry here
Wonderful family photo, so bright and spontaneous!
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