Six Word Saturday – 31 May 2014

I save things - how about you? The prayer card above was saved by my grandfather, Joseph Peter Mirota (1882-1961). Now I'm the one saving it. It was tucked inside his prayer book - and yes, I'm saving that, too. I enjoy knowing that these items I have, were things my grandfather loved and cherished. … Continue reading Six Word Saturday – 31 May 2014

April 26, 2014April 26, 2014 Maryann Barnes

Six Word Saturday – 26 April 2014

Take off your shoes, and relax! This photograph of James Doran was taken about 1949 in Readington Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. He's relaxing on a hammock at his in-law's farm. It looks like he has discarded his shoes, and also some reading material, and is ready to drift off for an afternoon nap. I … Continue reading Six Word Saturday – 26 April 2014

April 19, 2014June 6, 2022 Veronica

Okay, who’s going to bid first?

Jim Doran and his two brothers-in-law, Joe and Steve Mirota, are carefully scrutinizing their cards as they engage in a friendly game of Pinochle. They don't even seem to notice they are having their picture taken. Back in the 1950s when family got together, the men often regrouped at the dinner table to play Pinochle or some other card … Continue reading Okay, who’s going to bid first?