This is one of my favorite sentiments from our family's collection of funeral cards. Joseph J. Doran was the youngest child of Bernard and Mary Mahoney Doran. He was named after his father's brother. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Harrison, New Jersey as a child. Later, he moved to nearby Newark, where he … Continue reading Funeral Card Friday – Joseph John Doran (1935-2003)
Blog Prompt Series
Series of blog prompts suggested by others, adopted by us.
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Snow Friends, 1945
On Sunday, January 21, 1945, this group of friends got together for some fun on a snowy day. They are sticking out their thumbs in the universal hitchhikers sign in jest, as a friend takes the picture. They were at the Mirota farm in Whitehouse Station, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. From left: Martha Vladich, Sophie … Continue reading (Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Snow Friends, 1945
(Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Winter Fun, January 1935
Here are two friends having a good time playing in the snow at our grandparent's farm in Readington Township, Hunterdon County, NJ, in 1935. How I miss that place! I used to love pumping water right outside the kitchen door. I hope you are having some winter fun today. Wordless Wednesday is a blogging prompt … Continue reading (Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Winter Fun, January 1935