

My mother graduated from Regis College in Weston, MA. She was editor of the college newspaper and the yearbook. Can you imagine a 20 year old today posing like the photo on the right for her yearbook? The “calm center of a social whirl” is how she was described in her year book. Of course, she was the editor…
Here are my parents in 1954 at their engagement party.
There are actually very few photos of my mother and me. Here we are in the 60’s. I’m looking kind of dopey, but maybe I was sleepy, or just dopey…
Here are my parents about three years ago. As regular readers and friends know, my Daddy passed away a few months ago. So, these first holidays and special family days are all the more poignant this year. I have to say though, that my mother has been an tremendous example of grace and spirit under fire. She has certainly not rolled over – although many of her age might.
I can credit my Mom for teaching me to sew (or at least sending me to sewing class!). She made many of my clothes when I was young and she usually made many of our window treatments, pillows, bedding, etc. Thanks Mom! I love you!!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mom’s out there!

lovely post- and i must say, the resemblance between mother and daughter is pretty striking!
hope you had a great day antiquing with mom.
Linda,
you look just like your Mom! This was quite a nice tribute.
Lovely old photos, and lovely post.
* I'm with all three above~ it's soooo beautifully sentimental to think back isn't it, & this is so lovingly written about your family. Know your precious, cute Mom is very proud of you, and no doubt a beaming father was too, my friend. Sincerest blessings on your recent loss of him.
Warmly,
Linda in AZ*
Such a nice tribute and like others have said, you look just like your mom!
Tricia – Avolli
Thanks everyone – yes, it’s fun to see how the DNA gets passed around. My mother always talks about how much she looked like her Mother – particularly as she got older. Now I’m seeing the same thing. Weird. Nice. Weird…
Aw, this is so beautiful! Your mother is so pretty – y’all look exactly alike!!!! I loved this!
That was such a lovely post, and showing pictures of your mother right up until present is stunning, hope you had a lovely day.
Thanks Sue, you too!