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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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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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In Memoriam

Posted on April 15, 2015 by toritto

JoAnn Marie-Louise Romanelli Scarangello Her 1963 high school graduation photo.  She was 17.  I was 20. We married over the frantic objection of our parents before the year was out. She is gone eleven years on April 19 . I … Continue reading →

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