Brooklyn in Love & at War

My grandparents' World War 2 Love Letters

Sept 17, 1943. The woman stuck in the toilet seat (Sylvia to Alex)

I am going back to the early letters now and trying to approach this story in a more organized fashion than I have in the past. It’s interesting to see … Continue reading

January 6, 2025 · 1 Comment

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

December 1, 2014 · 2 Comments

Money Grubbing

As the weather cools down and summer draws to an end the company of letters becomes all the more comforting. This letter illustrates the importance of sharing the small, seemingly mundane … Continue reading

September 18, 2011 · Leave a comment