Spotlight on Cookie
I revisited a letter that Sylvia wrote as Adrienne (“Droopydrawers”): http://wp.me/pSuoi-sw It is one of the funnier and more playful letters. As Adrienne, Sylvia wrote, “I have the 2 most … Continue reading
Winter Soldier
Just a sweet, nothing note – relaying some sweet nothings. How difficult it must be to write a letter when nothing happens and you cannot reveal your location. Feb 20/ 45 Darling wife, … Continue reading
I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls
This short love letter revolves around a song called “I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls.” Alex listened to it enough times to write out the lyrics for Sylvia. Here (so … Continue reading
What will we say?
It is a rainy April day in New York, one that is apt for reading and writing letters. This letter was written almost the same day Sylvia’s letter in the … Continue reading
Alex’s Storytelling Legacy turns 103
Today marks what would have been Alex’s 103rd birthday. With the recent passing of my grandma Sophie, I thought it was especially important to acknowledge this day and the legacies … Continue reading
Sophie
On Thursday January 22nd, my grandmother – Sophie Rosner – passed away at the age of 96. She was a wonderful, intelligent woman who married Alex and united our family … Continue reading
Our orders suddenly changed
Thanksgiving gave me a chance to see and think about my beautiful family. With a few technological gadgets, we even got to see those who were stranded by the snow … Continue reading
New Post, Old Topic!
Greetings, readers! Thank you for your patience while I got through my exams. I’m excited to have them behind me and to finally be able to revisit my own work … Continue reading
Temporary Hiatus
It has occurred to me to write on this blog that I am taking a temporary hiatus from updating while I study for my PhD exams, which I am taking … Continue reading
50 Iconic WWII Documents
A new book, Politics, War, and Personality: 50 Iconic World War II Documents, uses objects to approach WWII history, which I appreciate. A significant number of the featured documents are letters … Continue reading
