Things my grandmother told me

Years ago my grandma gave me some insights about marriage. Let me preface them by saying I wasn't asking, she was just telling, and I have no idea how the conversation started (I think it may have been a discussion on gay marriage).

Grandma: "Marriage is really hard."

Later in the conversation....

Grandma: "It is tough growing old by yourself."

She also asked me to marry someone she understands and gets. And I like to think that NYC-bred B from a democratic, pro-union family is someone she gets and understands.

Gathering photos

In gathering up photos, I have been having a good laugh (even though I realize that there are not that many of me since I am the last of many). The styles of clothing, hair and even furniture (or accessories in Tim's case) is so dated. But sometimes I come across one picture and I can't even rationalize that the clothing choice was due to the trends at the time. See below.

I mean seriously - what am I wearing? Who bought it for me? And who dressed me in that? Did our home not have heat and I need to be bundled up? Can I hear through that hood?

Me and my parents - I remember that owl in the corner. I wonder where he is now. I guess he moved on and so should I.

My favorite picture

The picture below has been one I have loved since I was younger. My uncle sent it to me a few years ago but then my computer died and I didn't have any back ups. He recently sent it to me again so I could include it on the wedding web site.

Here with all the cousins (all at the time, about 25 years later Conor would join the group).

Karen, Jen, Ann, Billy, Kevin, Richie, and me on his lap

Fun with scanners

My brother Tim might have had a small heart attack after reading the title (I scanned a picture from 1980 that looks very dated. Don't worry Tim - that picture will have its day) but this "fun time with scanner" brings us my first grade school picture. B and I were going to use pictures of the bridal party during their childhood but have since changed our minds. So below is a picture that contains myself and bridesmaid Kim.

We are family...

I accidentally dropped my phone in the toilet about six weeks ago. And while the phone began to work again, it was not reliable. So even though my contract was not up yet, I knew that I could reup. So we went to AT&T and got a new phone. And I got a new contract - a family plan with B. So according to AT&T we are family. Luckily if things do not work out, the contract is under his name so he would have to pay any fees to break the contract. I am a genius.

Random Old Photos

While my sister was visiting my uncle, they were going through old photographs. And because I find them funny and cute, I am going to share them with my adoring fans.

(I assume Uncle Billy took all these photos and deserves credit for anyone wanting to use them)

Here is me and my cousin Jen on the kitchen table. Because that is where you put babies in the 70s. And I think that is a can of WD-40 on the table with us which explains a lot.

My brothers Rich (left) and Bill (right) with our older sister Ann.

And my siblings with our other cousins, Karen (far left) and Kevin (far right).