Sept 15, 1943 – Alex’s first long letter “You ought to see me in my uniform”
This is the letter that Sylvia was responding to in the last letter I posted from her. Look at the beautiful flourish on Sylvia’s name on the envelope! Alex has … Continue reading
January 8, 2025 · Leave a comment
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
Happy New Year 2025
It’s hard to believe that 11(!) years ago I posted a letter from New Year’s eve 1944-1945. Exactly 80 years ago now. I’m sharing that letter anew today. Since originally … Continue reading
January 3, 2025 · 1 Comment
Dearly Beloved S.O.B.!
Happy holidays! Today we’ve got a letter from the strange liminal week between Christmas and New Years. This letter from Sylvia is great because it’s interrupted by some visiting neighbors … Continue reading
December 27, 2022 · 1 Comment
