A Weak Fan

Lake of Bays, Ontario, Canada, July 1969. I am happy for the Cubs, even though I don't really follow baseball. I bought this hat at the Walgreen's in Winston Plaza. The friend with whom I was shopping chided me for making the purchase because she insisted I didn't know anything about baseball. Hey! The Cubs were doing well that summer, and I wanted to get into the fan spirit.

Pleased

Door County, Wisconsin, May 1969. Mom realizes she and Dad have found the right spot.

Summer Chore

Suburban Chicago, June 1969. Dad preferred to mow in Door County. I took this photo just before I got my "big" bike.

Everybody's in the Picture

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 1969. Dad's quite tan, and Jonė holds Fuzzina.

Hopeful

Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, June 1969. My paternal Grandmother Tatjana's sister, Natasha, wrote, "Sashenka is fishing at our lake."

Teary

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 1969. I don't remember why I was upset when Dad took this photo, but I had been crying.

Reach

Brookfield Zoo, April 1969. The little ones follow Mom's example.

Distracted

Brookfield Zoo, November 1969. There's someone admiring this beauty.

Winter White

Brookfield Zoo, December 1969. Something catches her attention.

Looking Up

Brookfield Zoo, November 1969.  He knows the most flattering angle.

Ear Tufts

Brookfield Zoo, December 1969. The Arctic Fox was one of Dad's favorite subjects.

Sunday Joy

Brookfield Zoo, April 1969. It's one of those rare Sundays when Mom accompanied Dad and me to the zoo.

Sheltered Reunion

Brookfield Zoo, February 1969. There's a new arrival to admire.

Later in the Season

Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, 1965. Natasha, a younger sister of my paternal Grandmother Tatjana, wrote, "With Sashenka in our garden in late autumn."

Thanks to my dear friend D for translating the text from Russian to English.

Routine

Suburban Chicago, October 1969. Gigi is on guard duty while Mom practices the piano.

Harvest

Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, September 1964. Natasha, a younger sister of my paternal Grandmother Tatjana, wrote, "Natashenka, with a pumpkin, and I, to our beloved one."

Thanks to my dear friend D for translating the text from Russian to English.

Summer Basket

Probably Penza, Russian Soviet Socialist Republic, August 1969. Natasha, a younger sister of my paternal Grandmother Tatjana, wrote, "To Tanechka, my darling! Shura is convinced that I am not as thin as I look here, and he is probably right: I am average."

Thanks to my dear friend D for translating the text from Russian to English.

Relaxing after Work

Suburban Chicago, about 1969. I am uncertain about this photo's date. Gigi's in the picture, so it's in 1969 or after. It's not much later than that, however, because it's before Mom starting wearing trousers. She used to return from work and change into a sensible skirt, blouse, and sweater.

It's likely before 1971 because I didn't keep goldfish once I reached the seventh grade.

Mom's fancy knitting bag rests on the floor.

Order

Lake of Bays, Ontario, Canada, July 1969. It's easy to keep track when they line up.

The Upgraded "Play Table"

Suburban Chicago, February 1969. I have little memory of this play table. The one I remember is the painted table on which I learned to draw.