Fearless females learn how to box! Today's photograph shows Genevieve Mirota wearing boxing gloves. It was taken in 1934, at her parent's house in Readington Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Next to her is Ted Lubas, her future husband, with his friend or brother. I love Gen's stylish striped stockings. The ladies back then had … Continue reading Six Word Saturday – 8 March 2014
Hunterdon County
Fearless Female – Zofia Szczerba Mirota (1879-1953)
This picture is of my Polish grandmother, called Bapcia by my family. She's working the fields of the family farm in Readington Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. I think the young man helping could be neighbor Edward DelCarlo. The photo is undated, but most likely was taken in the 1930s. I love this photo of … Continue reading Fearless Female – Zofia Szczerba Mirota (1879-1953)
Six Word Saturday – Let me know when Spring arrives!
It is still February, but I'm longing for an early spring. Here in southern Virginia we were slammed with that terrible snow and ice storm this week. Of course school was cancelled. The kids here all got their sleds out, and the grown-ups their snow shovels. Snow is a rarity here, so some folks just … Continue reading Six Word Saturday – Let me know when Spring arrives!
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