Everybody's in the Picture

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

Teary

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

Permitted

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Brooklyn, New York, 1949 to 1952. Here's the ID card my paternal Grandmother Tatjana used when she traveled between Toronto and New York.

Content

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 1965. Mitsė is happy.

"Fashion Santa"

A different type of "Santa Fake."

Autumn Visit

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, about 1952. Kadis has some visitors.

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

Class Reunion

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Summer 1971. My Dad and a few of his classmates celebrate their thirtieth high-school reunion."KABC" stands for "Kauno Aušros Berniukų Gimnazija."

Holy Communion (Part 23)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1998. Toronto Matas resembles his older brother.

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

Happy Day!

My Toronto Cousin's oldest child, Toronto Adam, is getting married today. We send our love to him and Toronto Dar.

Ilgiausių Metų!

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, November 1949. Here's an image from the wedding of Toronto Adam's Grandparents, Jonė and Kadis.

A Treat

Madison, Wisconsin, June 10, 2015. I don't have much of a sweet tooth—I'd much rather eat some cheese instead of dessert—but this is my favorite candy. It's not sold in the United States (yes, the manufacturer did export it for a while, but I never saw it here). My love of "Coffee Crisp" probably is nostalgic. My Mom used to enjoy the chocolates during the summers we vacationed in Canada. Ah! I remember Mom eating a "Coffee Crisp" as we walked back from this shopping trip. Back then, "Coffee Crisp" wrappers were a dense foil, and it was difficult to open the packages.

Some time ago, a student from Calgary occasionally brought me a bag after she returned from a visit. She graduated (and went on to skate with two gold-medal winning Canadian women's hockey teams). Later, my Toronto Cousin started bringing a bag of "Coffee Crisp" when she drove down to see us in the States. It's hard, however, to go a year between tastes of "Coffee Crisp."

Today another friend surprised me with a bag of the treats. So thanks, Toronto Michelle, for brightening our day.

Holy Communion (Part 22)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1989. This is my Toronto Cousin's son, Adam.

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

Framed

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 1964. My Toronto Cousin is ready to make a Sunday social callhttp://amberreunion.blogspot.com/2012/10/were-invited-to-afternoon-coffee-party.html.

It's warm enough for a walk.

Toronto, Ontario, Summer 1959. Yes, this image is not in focus, but somehow it captures the personalities of my Dad's twin sister, Jonė, and her husband Kadis.

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

A Close Friend

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, about 1950. My Dad's twin sister, Jonė, admires her friends daughter. The friend also was a high-school pal of my Dad's.

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

Wave

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1953. My Dad's twin sister, Jonė, steadies my Toronto Cousin.

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

Tulip season nears.

Toronto, Ontario, April or May 1961. My Toronto Cousin and her Dad, Kadis, are at the park.

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

General Manners: Allow guests to blow out the candles.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, January 1957. One should behave when the Moms are watching.

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

General Manners: Share someone else's joy.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, about 1953. My Toronto Cousin is delighted as her Dad, Kadis, helps his Goddaughter celebrate a birthday.

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

Catch up before you clean.

Toronto, Ontario, January 1960. My Dad's twin sister, Jonė, and her husband, Kadis, reflect on the party before they head to the kitchen.

General Manners: Wait patiently for a slice of cake.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, January 1957. The well mannered children understand the rules.

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