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
Family Traditions
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?
Six Word Saturday – 12 April 2014
Getting ready to dye Easter eggs! Dying Easter eggs always makes me happy! This photograph shows my family with our traditional cups for dying the eggs. These were the chipped cups, that had some handles broken off, and were stained. This was my first Easter, so I must have been off taking a nap. My … Continue reading Six Word Saturday – 12 April 2014
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