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.

Helping with the bait.

Geneva area, Illinois, June 1965. We're at the Lithuanian-school picnic again.

Weekend Boating

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

A Closer Look (Part 67)

Near Kaunas, Lithuania, about 1918. Hey! Cheer up! You're riding a horsey.

Ball "Boys"

Awww.

Departing for Spring Break

Evanston, Illinois, March 1977. Mr. Irene's freshman-year roommate travels in good company.

"Let's just acknowledge its a different dog and move on."

Has an imposter replaced the Milwaukee Brewers' adorable Mascot Hank?

It's "World Cepelinas Day"

Are you cooking Cepelinai today? We're not, but it's a nice day to revisit the recipe:

The last time Mr. Irene and I had Cepelinai was when we visited Grand Duke's Restaurant:

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Paddling Santas

In Vilnius, Lithuania.

ADDED: In Venice, the Santas row.

More here from the hometown of Mr. Irene's Dad.

Memorabilia

Summit, Illinois, November 14, 2015. Lithuanians love basketball.

Dreams Reunion

Chicago, Illinois, June 1977. Are you following the Cubs this year?

Water Skiing

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

Well Attended

Tinley Park, Illinois, June 1967. The girl in the blue pants is my friend Kris.

A Small Catch

Lake of Bays, Ontario, Canada, July 1969. I always wear a life vest.

The Homecoming Float

Evanston, Illinois, October 1978. Mr. Irene's housemates prepare a float for the Homecoming Parade. "Bomaré" was the name Mr. Irene's friends used to designate their little group.

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The word "Bomaré" developed when one friend used it to describe people who "get stoned." The Easter Island figures became "Bomaré" mascots because they are ... stone heads. Mr. Irene (pictured here) had nothing to do with the name's origins or its iconography.

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The housemates march, wearing "Bomaré" heads, while Mr. Irene, on the float, sings to the melody of "Volare." (Were you expecting Dean Martin?)

Homecoming season nears.

Evanston, Illinois, October 1978. The squad marches down Sheridan Road.

Weekend Games

Tinley Park, Illinois, June 1967. Team games confuse me.

Okay; let's give it a try.

Door County, Wisconsin, June 1980. Mom agrees to follow her best friend, Donna, on a bicycle ride.

Full Field

Camp Aušra (later Camp Kretinga), Ontario, Canada, about 1959. Everyone can play.

The Toss

Camp Aušra (later Camp Kretinga), Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, 1957. Kadis, the husband of my Dad's twin sister Jonė, initiates the game.