A Movie Set, in Three Takes

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Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, October 1990. We did a few touristy things during our first trip to California.

"Welcome to U.S.A.!"

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Atlantic Ocean, July 2, 1949. This is the last newletter the General Howze issued prior to docking in New York City. My friend Kris's Uncle Al did the artwork and hand lettering for the piece.

Thanks to Kris for making this document available to us.

The Life Box (Part 30)

Suburban Chicago, about 1964. I believe Dr. Seuss inspired me.

No water tastes as good as water from a mountain stream.

Glacier National Park, Montana, July 1968. This was before we learned about Giardia. (Yes, that's my Ranger Rick jacket.)

Fishy Reunion

Edgewood Orchard Galleries, Fish Creek, Wisconsin, July 2009. They're not biting.

Let's take another look at that helmet.

Door County, Wisconsin, July 1978. The helmet generated many laughs.

Happy Birthday, Baci

Madison, Wisconsin, October 2003. Baci turned thirteen today.

Exchanging Portraits (Part 66)

Erlangen, Germany, 1946. This woman was one of my Mom's medical-school classmates.

Overlook Reunion

San Francisco, April 1968. Mom and Dad take a drive during their San Francisco trip.

A Closer Look (Part 76)

Alytus, Lithuania, 1922. This is my maternal Grandfather, Jake.

Here's the original post.

Sigh as you cross.

Venice, Italy, April 1984. Interpret the name of the bridge as you like.

Summer Reflection

Near Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic. Natasha cherishes the season.

Riverside Reunion

Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, July 1967. Things look a little rocky.

Grab a Book: Sunny Edition

Door County, Wisconsin, July 1978. There's that hat.

August Field

Door County, Wisconsin, August 1983. Things stacked up nicely.

Reminisce

Door County, Wisconsin, July 1985. My Mom and my Godmother catch up.

Summer-Sky Reunion

Verona, Wisconsin, July 2010. Don't be surprised if things get stormy.

Related by Marriage: Don't encourage them.

Suburban Chicago, early Autumn 1980. Mr. Irene's Dad, Uncle D, and Danutė feed the pests.

August Depth

Oregon, Wisconsin, August 2013. Maintaining a garden at season's end can be tedious work.

A Closer Look (Part 78)

Palanga, Lithuania, about 1920. This is a relative of my paternal Grandfather, Vytautas.

Here's the original post.

Buggy Reunion

Verona, Wisconsin, September 2015. It's been a buggy summer.

After the Performance

University of Wisconsin Baraboo/Sauk County, Baraboo, Wisconsin, April 1994. We're happy the show went well.

Telephoto-Lens Reunion

Glacier National Park, Montana, July 1966. Whoa.

Related by Marriage: Solemn

Nativity BVM Church, Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, January 11, 1958. Guests await the beginning of the wedding ceremony.

Summer Visitor

Door County, Wisconsin, July 1977. It's not uncommon to see a Trumpeter Swan.

Lakeside

Door County, Wisconsin, July 1978. Several things here illustrate Dad's sense of humor.

Favorite-Flower Reunion

Suburban Chicago, August 1965. Dad focuses on one of my favorites.

Destination

Glacier National Park, Montana, July 1972. We are headed toward Cracker Lake.

Enjoy a Bowl

Verona, Wisconsin, July 2016. It's the season for Šaltibarščiai.

Mortgage Rates

Suburban Chicago, about 1957. Here are the rates the builder proposed for the subdivision in which my childhood home stood.

Thanks to my friend Mary for making this document available to us.

Baby-Chipmunk Reunion

Verona, Wisconsin, August 2016. This fellow recently visited our front steps. Cute feet, cutie!!

A Warm Face

Palanga, Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic, about 1956. The man is Joseph, a cousin of my paternal Grandfather Vytautas. He's visiting the seaside resort with his wife and granddaughter.

Thanks to my Toronto Cousin for making this photo available to us.

Blondie's Back

Verona, Wisconsin, July 2016. Blondie stops by for a short visit.

Coffee Service

Suburban Chicago, June 1961. That coffee pot was a great toy.

Green Reunion

Verona, Wisconsin, August 2016. Fill up while it's full.

Sunday Ride

Door County, Wisconsin, July 1980. My Godmother and her husband spend the weekend with us.

Furnished Reunion

Urbana, Illinois, June 1981. This was the living room of my furnished apartment.

A Closer Look (Part 77)

Summer Cottage, Russia, 1914. This is my paternal Grandmother, Tatjana, at age 17.

Here's the original post.

Potential Reunion

Near Spring Green, Wisconsin, July 11, 2016. Don't discard them; you might be able to make something (or something else).

Weekend Work

Door County, Wisconsin, July 1980. Dad poses with his accomplishments.

Isolated Reunion

Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, July 1967. We're staying "on top of things."

ADDED: The location is Sundance Mountain, from Trail Ridge Road. Thanks, D & G!

Younger

Kaunas, Lithuania, about 1940. This is my Dad's older cousin Vytas.

Cattails Reunion

Lake Nipissing, Ontario, Canada, July 1964. I remember seeing cattails for the first time.

Distraction

Suburban Chicago, July 1970. I'm opening a gift (in a Madigan's box), but everyone admires Gigi.

Dirndl

Salzburg, Austria, July 1971. It wasn't folksy then to wear a dirndl (or lederhosen).

After we pick, we pit.

Door County, Wisconsin, July 1980. It's the second part of the job.

Ha! I remember how much I loved those curtains when Mom sewed them in the 1970s. The fabric featured a Japanese-inspired motif.

You're not seeing this for the second time.

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Verona, Wisconsin, July 2016. This blanket is similar to one I knitted two years ago. This time, I used a more baby-friendly yarn: a machine-wash, tumble dry (can you believe it?!), merino wool.