Thursday will now be a word of magic for me
Happy Thursday! Here’s a sweet letter from Sylvia who sounds a bit giddy from playing with Adrienne and having talked to (in her words, “kibbutzed”) with neighbors all day long. … Continue reading
I have a personal grudge against Dewey
In this letter Alex describes tying the ship to a tanker to get water – and much needed diversions. He also talks of the election and playing chess. Alex to … Continue reading
You won a contest … Are we the exceptions?
This sweet, short letter was written the day after the 1944 election and Alex describes mailing his ballot with a note saying he is disappointed that he didn’t receive it … Continue reading
Democracy over Fascism: “I hope you haven’t neglected sending in your ballot”
Yesterday I, like millions other Americans, cast my ballot in the midterm elections and then waited anxiously into the evening for the results to roll in. With this year’s Supreme … Continue reading
What do you think, you’re in the Bronx?
This letter from Alex goes through a lot of his personal relationships with other sailors, details about discipline, washing, synagogue, and life during training. It’s a lot to unpack but … Continue reading
Change of Address
This month has been… well, chaotic. I didn’t anticipate just how complicated moving would be but I feel hopeful and excited about the changes. I’ve been thinking about what this … Continue reading
Probably thought I was looney!
Saturday 10/14/44 Darling – Today day has been a long and weary day for me – but I have accomplished two things. One – I’ve made up to Christmas packages … Continue reading
On Card Games and Play…
I keep thinking about the how much of yesterday’s letter from Alex was taken up with a description of the sailors’ preoccupation with a card tournament. Here they are, at … Continue reading
Well, no more Pinochle games
September 4, 1944 Dearest Wife, Again a few lines to let you know I am well. These lines will be sent to our home address so that in case you … Continue reading
Autumn in New York
Autumn in New York is particularly spectacular. For me, it brings on a rush of emotions, from nostalgia and melancholy to excitement and hope for the new year (I guess … Continue reading
