Related by Marriage: A Plot with Lilies

Near Goodman, Wisconsin, about 1938. Mr. Irene's paternal Grandfather, Stanley, and other relatives visit Cousin O's plot.

It's good to go shopping on a rainy day.

Venice, Italy, April 1984. I am carrying a bag containing a pocketbook Mom just bought. The leather beauty cost $45, and Mom considered the purchase a big splurge. She still carries it (she also continues to wear those black shoes).

The shops behind us are closing for lunch; one store has already put up its entry gates.

Freedom Monument

Kaunas, Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic, June 6, 1989. My Mom's friend Joy wrote, "I stand at the Freedom Monument, near Kaunas's War Museum."

A Quick Trip to Provincetown

Provincetown, Massachusetts, July 1963. It's a touristy place.

Palace Grounds

Linderhof Palace, Ettal, Germany, July 1971. I appear bored; Dad takes more photographs.

(Yes; the windbreaker made the trip to Europe.)

Zoo Ready

Suburban Chicago, May 1960. This was one of my happier days.

Shopping Fatigue

Suburban Chicago, 1971. I don't recall from which store Mom's bag originated, but it might be Madigan's in Winston Plaza.

Expectations

Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, July 1963. When we visited the area near the Kennedy Compound, I assumed we would see some famous people. Mom consoled me.

Patience

Copper Falls State Park, Mellen, Wisconsin, July 1962. This is a great spot for skipping stones.

Related by Marriage: Memorial

Near Goodman, Wisconsin, about 1938. Mr. Irene's Mom (left) and his maternal Aunt Martha (second from right) visit Cousin O's burial site.

Edge

Copper Falls State Park, Mellen, Wisconsin, July 1962. It's more interesting off the path.

Related by Marriage: A Passing

Lithuania, about 1940. Relatives gather for the funeral of Mr. Irene's Dad's uncle.

Happy Easter

Suburban Chicago, April 14, 1963. I'm reposting a favorite. Here's another one from the same day.

Related by Marriage: Good Friday

St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois, Easter 1938. Mr. Irene's maternal Grandparents, Stanley and Anna, visit a familiar spot.

Spring Coat

Suburban Chicago, April 1963. My paternal Grandmother, Tatjana, carried that pocketbook for many years. Here's a clip of Tatjana receiving the pocketbook as a Christmas gift.

Hiking Shoes

Utica, Illinois, October 1963. Mom's ready to explore Starved Rock State Park.

Jackpot!

Glacier National Park, Montana, July 1970. Mom comes across some wild strawberries.

(This must not have been a real hike because I don't remember Mom ever carrying a pocketbook on the trails.)

Fresh Dusting

Thatcher Woods, Suburban Chicago, February 1966. It's safe to walk along the edge.

Related by Marriage: Escort

Nativity BVM Church, Marquette Park, Chicago, January 1958. A V.F.W. honor guard leads Aunt Agnes and another relative to their seats.

Snowy Driveway

Suburban Chicago, January 1963. I slip around, and Mom departs for rounds.

I earlier posted a clip from this day here; you can get a better look at Mom's adorable hat here.