Tag Archives: family

What to do with the Love Letters – from the archive – 2015

Posted on October 23, 2022 by toritto

They wrote each other letters breathless and palpitant, befitting young lovers which she carefully wrapped in ribbon placing them in his duffel bag sitting silently in the garage. Reaching in, a random note from ‘65 he chose visible still her … Continue reading →

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Sons – Part 4 of 5 – A Life Story of Choice

Posted on June 26, 2022 by toritto

The doctors spoke to them about a “degenerative disorder of the nervous system” and how infants with the disease seem perfectly normal at birth. The test for a definitive diagnosis could only be done at Albert Einstein Hospital in the … Continue reading →

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Sons – Part 3 of 5 – A Life Story of Choice

Posted on June 26, 2022 by toritto

  Richmondtown Soon after finalizing arrangements to bury Daniel he drove to her parent’s home on Staten Island where she could be with her mother and sister. He sensed it would be good for her to be with women. They … Continue reading →

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Sons – Part 2 of 5- A Life Story of Choice

Posted on June 25, 2022 by toritto

  And so they tell their family and friends; there is joy for them and good wishes. Those with screaming brats welcome the soon to be members of their perpetually exhausted club. Her parents look forward to another grandchild; her … Continue reading →

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Bicentennial + 40

Posted on July 3, 2016 by toritto

fIs time just an illusion?  A mental construct? Time flies as all us old folks say – I will be 74 years old in September. The “past” in my memory is fixed. The “future” is open and unknown. The “present” … Continue reading →

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The Princess and the Nerd – A Re-Post for Prom Season

Posted on May 11, 2016 by toritto

  The Princess and the Nerd – May 1963 – At the Ft. Hamilton High School Prom. Did you ever think about how you got to where you are? Everyone does at one time or another. How did I get … Continue reading →

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What to do with the Love Letters

Posted on April 4, 2016 by toritto

They wrote each other letters breathless and palpitant, befitting young lovers which she carefully wrapped in ribbon placing them in his duffel bag sitting silently in the garage. Reaching in, a random note from ‘65 he chose visible still her … Continue reading →

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The Ugliest Valentine’s Day Card Contest

Posted on February 11, 2016 by toritto

  “You get away cheap on Valentine’s Day!” she would quip with a smile. Carnations were her favorite flower. Not roses. Carnations. Long stem reds and whites wrapped in that paper that goes inside flower boxes with a bow, a card and delivered by … Continue reading →

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Mom Would Have Been 93

Posted on January 20, 2016 by toritto

Mom, me with the glasses and my two brothers.  The baby is already gone My mother Mary would have been 93 years old this week. She is gone longer than she was here – she will be gone 50 years on … Continue reading →

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Sons – Part 4 of 4

Posted on January 6, 2016 by toritto

Michael The doctors spoke to them about a “degenerative disorder of the nervous system” and how infants with the disease seem perfectly normal at birth. The test for a definitive diagnosis could only be done at Albert Einstein Hospital in … Continue reading →

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