In the summer of 1982 my sister Sheila and I worked as waitresses at Rosie O’Grady’s in midtown Manhattan. Rosie’s was a haven for all those Irish and all those who wished to be. Co-owners Mike Carty and Austin Delaney both Irish born, could always be counted on to find work for a new arrival,Continue reading “The Days of Wine and Rosie’s”
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Weekly photo challenge “Name”
Gloria I spotted this abandoned boat yesterday morning, moored on a small creek in Westport, CT. A name displayed on the bow was carefully written in simple block letters…GLORIA. Captivating in its stillness with not a soul in sight, it instilled a feeling of both peace and melancholy. Returning home I researched to discover the boat was owned by a gentleman who lived his entire lifeContinue reading “Weekly photo challenge “Name””
WPC – “Spare” – The Lonely Sweater
Spare (Defined) “Not currently in use; in reserve” Glancing in the window of a recently closed children’s consignment shop, I spotted this tiny, orange sweater hanging forlornly in the now abandoned store front. I pondered why this one vibrant item adorned with teddy bears, remained. Perhaps a testament to a dream that was not to be or more simply thatContinue reading “WPC – “Spare” – The Lonely Sweater”
Log Dancing
“We dance for laughter, we dance for tears, we dance for madness, we dance for fears, we dance for hopes, we dance for screams, we are the dancers, we create the dreams. ” Albert Einstein https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/dance/
Summertime in Sepia
I love this dreamy throwback photograph, taken on the outer banks of North Carolina circa 1960. My beautiful mother in law Mary (on the right), adored this summer refuge where her parents owned a home. She is pictured here with her best friend Dottie. When I look at their carefree expressions I can almost feel the warm breeze andContinue reading “Summertime in Sepia”
WPC Challenge – Life Imitates Art
Two generations represented in art and life. First image is me and my sister, second is my two sons and third is my sisters four daughters.
WPC “Time”
“So come with me where dreams are born, and time is never planned. Just think of happy things, and your heart will fly on wings, forever, in Never Never Land!”J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/time/
Paper Plate of Positive Traits
Forward: One of the things I hear over and over again from patients on ACU is the support, understanding and positivity they receive from other patients on the unit. Someone that may have a completely different set of circumstances yet are in the same situation of being far from home, without the comforts and feeling frightened and alone. ToContinue reading “Paper Plate of Positive Traits”
One word photo challenge “Shamrock”
O, the red rose may be fair, And the lily statelier; But my shamrock, one in three Takes the very heart of me! ~Katherine Tynan http://jennifernicholewells.com/2015/03/31/one-word-photo-challenge-shamrock/
Magic Drinks
ROCHESTER, September 26 — Eastman Kodak Company today announced its intent to stop making and selling slide projectors by June 2004. “The Kodak slide projector has been a hallmark for quality and ubiquity, used for decades to produce the best in audio visual shows throughout the world,” the company said. “However, in recent years, slideContinue reading “Magic Drinks”
