Were on my drive this morning?? You described this morning's commute exactly! 149 Street.

That ornament looks more like 1964 you (freakishly so) than of your Chatty Cathy. I had one of those dolls too and 61 years later have an amazing recollection of her -- including that my parents went to some kind of an event and came home with the doll. A door prize maybe?

We always called them Cousin, as in Cousin Frank and Cousin Hal. By the way, in tribute, Cousin Hal's son (my age and with whom I'm friends as well as family) calls me Cousin Marla. But with a twinkle in his eye.

Sending 456,365 thanks, Sir, for your extraordinary efforts on behalf of all of us.

You've posted a lot of great photos over the years but this one wins for best overall!!!

Exactly!!!

Where's the button so I can like this post 1,000 times?

The untold stories of the streets...

Without diminishing your beauty now -- you were drop dead gorgeous as a bride!!!

You're my hero. Very impressive. Good job. Thanks for sharing the journey.

You are an inspiration!

Be careful, Maryanne. It's a ploy. If their dining room table is occupied, that means all festive meals must be at your home. That said, I know you won't mind one bit.

Thanks for posting this. I was looking for clarification on the print article and this was helpful.

I found your account and am laughing out loud at many of your posts which makes not being able to sleep at four in the morning much more worthwhile. Thank you for this.