A lovely "salute" to your parents. I love those old style wedding announcements! Apricot satin with a matching headpiece, indeed!
Somehow, I have ended up with the announcement of my grandparents' marriage which details their having taken a train to a larger nearby city to be married, along with a dozen friends, but apparently no family! They danced the night away at the hotel there... do tell!
Knowing your family stories is part of what makes us all special. Thanks for sharing yours.
I have no fond memories of childhood Christmas. My father died suddenly the day after Christmas when I was 12. My mother passed away when I was 17. Theirs was not a happy marriage.
So to read this wonderful story brought a real smile to my face.
Very sweet memories, Karen.
A lovely "salute" to your parents. I love those old style wedding announcements! Apricot satin with a matching headpiece, indeed!
Somehow, I have ended up with the announcement of my grandparents' marriage which details their having taken a train to a larger nearby city to be married, along with a dozen friends, but apparently no family! They danced the night away at the hotel there... do tell!
Knowing your family stories is part of what makes us all special. Thanks for sharing yours.
Beautiful, Karen!
I have no fond memories of childhood Christmas. My father died suddenly the day after Christmas when I was 12. My mother passed away when I was 17. Theirs was not a happy marriage.
So to read this wonderful story brought a real smile to my face.
And, yes, it qualifies as a “sermon!”
It sounds like your childhood was not lollipops and rainbows. I'm glad you enjoyed my essay. Have a happy new year and I'll see you around Osher.