Lesson

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire, Michigan, July 1961. I just don't get it.

Summer Joy

Near Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, Summer 1952. Natasha sent this candid to her older sister—my paternal Grandmother, Tatjana.

Cooling-Off Reunion

Glacier National Park, Montana, July 1970. The moose finds a little relief.

Some "mooses" have better luck:

Imagine the beach.

Near Seligenstadt, Germany, 1948. Make the most of the location.

Welcome, Summer

Near Seligenstadt, Germany, 1948. Find your summer spot.

Weekend Boating

Near Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, July 1959. Let's take the dinghy out to a swimming spot.

Holiday Weekend

Cape Cod, Massachusetts, July 1963. Mom's knitting bag is nearly within reach.

Related by Marriage: Anticipation

New Buffalo, Michigan, about 1974. Mr. Irene's Dad is ready for the beach.

It's not that warm.

Nemunas Delta Region, Panemunė, Lithuania, about 1927. My maternal Grandmother, Jadzė, and my Mom enjoy the sand bar.

I love how Mom has a little play bucket.

On the Big River

Nemunas Delta Region, Panemunė, Lithuania, about 1927. My Mom rides in the dinghy with her Parents, Jadzė and Jake. Horses pull carts along the bridge.

Water Skiing

Near Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, July 1959. Dad tries a new sport.

Sunday Paper: Holiday-Weekend Edition

Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, July 1956. Mom stays close to the cottage.

Sunday Afternoon at the Beach

Union Pier, Michigan, August 1968. I enjoy a last summer weekend before the pre-school butterflies set in.

Summer Joy

Ontario, Canada, 1959. My Toronto Cousin enjoys the last weeks of summer.

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

July Days

Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, July 1959. Mom reported last night that one of the house-search television shows featured an episode focused on the Parry Sound/Georgian Bay region. Mom fondly remembers the beauty of the area, but she can't imagine having a vacation home on a remote island (that led to a short discussion about medical emergencies). Mom noted that when she and Dad stayed in Parry Sound, the closest grocery store was about 10 miles away, and it was a lousy store.

She also fondly recalled the time spent blueberry picking. Mom reminded us that she lost interest in picking after the rattlesnake incident. ("There were snakes there!")

Reward

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan, July 1961. Dad gives me a lift after the swimming lesson. (I don't remember having had saddle shoes.)

Swimming Lesson

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan, July 1961. That's our rental cottage in the background.

Wading

Near Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada, July 1957. Mom joins friends at the dinghy dock.

Cooling

Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, July 1957. My Toronto Cousin and her Dad, Kadis, choose another spot.

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

Summer Weekend

Probably near Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, July 1957. My Toronto Cousin and her Dad, Kadis, enjoy a favorite spot.

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