Camera Corner

In 1980, there were two Charleston newspapers. Bob worked the Daily Mail with Earl, Chet and Craig. The Gazette was adjacent with talent like David and Larry. It was an era of film cameras, darkrooms, scanners and driving to capture the news.

2024
 

Betty

I still remember what she wore the first time I met Betty-a floral dress with an empire waist-(70s style) when she was giving a tour of the hospital kitchen to our student dietetics club. I was in awe of her ability as a renal dietitian. Betty was first a mentor who became a close friend. Betty visited me when I had my first child, went with me to Mom's when we took her to the senior center, came to my retirement reception on a bitter winter day and even came to Mom's funeral dinner. She is one of the kindest and caring people I've met. I'm lucky to be her friend.

A pocket page for Betty to hold notes and pictures. 2024

Photo from 2012.
 

Caleb

 

Younger sister Amy sends school pictures of her kids every year with Christmas cards. Here's a pocket page of my nephew Caleb, with high school graduation photos and previous year pictures stuffed in side. Caleb is a freshman at Ohio State this year.

January 2024

A card, a smile

Pocket pages for a few favorite Christmas cards, including a little ephemera.  I love them all!

January 2024
 

I was the one

 

Even at parties where he was a guest, Bob was relied on to take pictures. It was at this same party Bob left briefly to give former Governor Arch Moore a ride to the airport. (Bob drove a 2-seat Ranchero). Yet I was the one he always came home to at the end of his shift. I love this picture.

c1980

Fall Reveal

The autumn leaves have fallen and the results of Bob's continual yard work are evident. This season he blew leaves every day the weather allowed. For a few years, Bob cut brush and weeds around the yard. He moved logs and twigs off the outer edges. He lined beds, hills and drainage areas with rocks. The grass plant seedlings Bob transplanted this year grew golden tassels like the big one.

2023
 

Memories Around the World

 

Greg and Michelle's 2023 trip home was a memorable trip for all. They got to see many old friends and friends of the family. They spent lots of time with us, hanging out at home and going places with Bob and I. Like last year, we stayed 2 days with them in Dulles, traveling back and forth to Winchester to visit our favorite places-a favorite restaurant on Old Town Winchester plaza, Middletown shops and stopping at mills. This year we went to Locke's Mill Store (a new place for them) and we all enjoyed the state park in Paris, Virginia. 

Pictured at the covered bridge in Kirby, Pa.