• Puzzles by Peter and Gloria

    Puzzles by us!

    July 24, 2024 A couple of years ago, I was in my studio working on a jigsaw puzzle by American artist Eric Dowdle. Peter came in to see how I was doing and offered suggestions on how I could be…

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    The travelling suitcase

    This little green “train case,” as it was called way back then, became mine when I was just 12 years old. It was a gift from my dad on my 12th birthday and a huge and wonderful surprise. As a…

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    Jenn and Neil

    The photo above is of Jenn and Neil not long before they got married. What a beautiful couple!! They were then, and are still, two of the sweetest, most gentle-natured and kindest people you will ever meet. I am so…

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    My cousin, Edward

    You kids didn’t know my cousin, Edward, but you’ve heard me talk about him. Wasn’t he a cute little guy? That’s his sister, Brenda, beside him. Edward was Anita’s son. She was the second eldest in the family, after Nanny.…

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    A letter to Santa from Angie

    July 7, 2024 Every year, as Christmas Eve drew near, Angie would write a letter to leave to Santa. As can be seen in her letter, she was a polite and thoughtful little girl. I would love to go back…

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    Pop, my computer teacher

    Pop was determined that I would learn about and understand computers and computer software. At one point, he came over to my place every Tuesday evening and taught me DOS and other essential aspects of computers. At the end of…

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    Jenn and Dylan get married

    It was a beautiful wedding on a scorching September day. Jenn, Peter’s niece, looked gorgeous in her princess gown, and Dylan was a very handsome groom. The wedding was held outdoors at a camping ground deep in the woods near…

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    My wonderful daughter

    Angie was a gorgeous baby who grew up to be a magnificent woman. She is kind and caring, industrious and health-conscious. Here are some pictures of Angie through the years–she keeps getting more beautiful by the day. This is Angie,…