A Label Too Small: On Being Taken Seriously
When I began this blog sixteen years ago, I stated it was “to put their letters in historical context.” The letters are my grandparents’ WWII correspondence — my grandpa Alex, … Continue reading
March 6, 2026 · Leave a comment
Do you remember how I proposed to you? Oct 8, 1943 (Alex)
In this letter, written throughout the course of a day at training camp, Alex can’t sleep and tells Sylvia about how he went over, in minute detail, the two years … Continue reading
November 7, 2025 · Leave a comment
Impatient wife and daughter are we! Sept 29, 1943 (Sylvia)
Ohhh, Popeye – a reference I get! A short and sweet note written in three parts from Sylvia about Adrienne’s new clothes and rattles, and her dreaming about Alex’s furlough. … Continue reading
April 15, 2025 · Leave a comment
Sept 17, 1943 “They come of course from the city and are more alert.” (Alex)
I was really torn about whether to title this post with the quote from this letter: “this is the flap that goes down when you want to use your dickey.” … Continue reading
January 13, 2025 · Leave a comment
