A Beautiful Mother-Daughter Pose

I've always loved this photo. I'm not sure if it's the similarity between sister Judy and Mom, the two blond hairdos, the fact that it was probably taken to send to Dad when he was in the South Pacific during WWII, the setting in front of a Christmas tree, or what. Whatever it is, this photo is one for the ages and will always be one of my personal favorites.

I assume this would have been taken around 1944 when Dad was away (Judy...help me out here!) fighting for our freedom against our Japanese opponents. Had it been after 1947, my cute likeness would have been included, of course!

There are certain things in this life—an aroma, a taste, a  piece of music, or a photo—that can bring back sweet memories in an instant. Things of such a nature that remind me of Mom are near and dear to my heart. She was a unique, life-loving, people-pleasing and extremely special lady; you would have liked her.

Bald In...Bald Out

Interesting, is it not, that in a number of ways we seem to make a great circle through our lives. For instance, these two photos of me at the ripe old age of 6 months or so show a very definite lack of natural head covering.

Mom and I sharing a laugh.

My sister, Judy, and me.

What a cue ball, eh? Well, I've gone full circle now, sporting no more hair than I did 60+ years ago. At least I do have much more of a beard than I did back then!

Grandson Jack and Grandpa a couple years back.

Final thought: I notice I'm wearing diapers in those topmost photos; thankfully that circle hasn't yet completed!