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
We Are The Forgotten Men
This is a short letter about the monotony of waiting during wartime. Alex covers various quotidian topics in this letter: His paycheck and what he will buy with it; the … Continue reading
Dog Days of Summer
Like many New Yorkers in August, Sylvia took a trip to the Catskills to escape the city for a few days. In this letter, her writing feels lighter as she … Continue reading
The quickest way to drive a person crazy…
Today’s letter is a long one, packed with details about daily life as well as a rare mention of the news from the warfront. This one is from Sylvia, written … Continue reading
Hello, Again
Hello? Is anybody out there? It’s been almost exactly five years since I posted on this blog. In all honesty, it felt painful and difficult to look through these letters … Continue reading
Adrienne Joy
It is with a heavy heart that I write that on July 24th, 2017, Adrienne passed away. The family was together and her three wonderful children were all by her … Continue reading
Immigrants Welcome
It is a dark time in America. The rays of light come from the organizing, protests, compassion, and vigilant civic engagement happening across the country. For that, my feelings of … Continue reading
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
