Perspective
By Eleanor Kazdan, November 12, 2020 — When I start feeling sorry for myself about the sudden and gradual changes in my life due to the pandemic, I think of others who have had to endure much worse. My maternal … Continued
By Eleanor Kazdan, November 12, 2020 — When I start feeling sorry for myself about the sudden and gradual changes in my life due to the pandemic, I think of others who have had to endure much worse. My maternal … Continued
By Eleanor Kazdan, January 28, 2021 — I remember my father talking excitedly about World Fairs when I was a young child. It sounded so exotic to be able to see exhibits from all over the world as well as … Continued
By Denise W., January 28, 2021 — In 1964, I was 9 years old and I had the pleasure of attending the New York World’s Fair. One of the exhibits I particularly enjoyed was “It’s a Small World.” Delightful songs … Continued
By Ann von Dehsen, January 28, 2021 — Since I grew up in a town less than an hour’s drive from the World’s Fair, I was very fortunate to go several times, sometimes with my family, sometimes with friends and … Continued
By Frances Bryce, January 28, 2021 — I’ll start with my daughter who was very young when we told her we were going … to the [World’s] Fair, and it was quite different from a state fair, which she had … Continued
By Norman Cain, December 3, 2020 — Each year beginning at my birth and lasting until I was 16 years old, I spent time at my maternal grandparents’ farm in South Carolina. I encountered extended stays during the summers after … Continued
By Ann von Dehsen, January 16, 2020 — Last year I wrote about Vanessa, my sister Ellen’s long-time pen pal from England who came to visit our family in 1968 when she and Ellen were both 18. A quick synopsis—Vanessa … Continued
By Delores Wilson, November 14, 2019 — What a difference time makes. I was anti-war and one of the voices of protestors against the Vietnam War that started before I was in my teens. As my perception changed I realized … Continued
By Delores Wilson, April 11, 2019 — It was almost ten years before I found a church home. During that time I visited many churches by invitation of friends or on my own. Me and a close friend, we dedicated … Continued
By Ann Von Dehsen, September 20, 2018 — In 1969, I had graduated from high school and my sister had graduated from college. My parents made the decision to downsize and move from our house to an apartment. We lived … Continued