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Christmas, 1954 Christmas has always been my favorite holiday for many reasons. You can’t see the Christmas tree in this photo, but take a peek at the big box behind me. Can you guess what that was? Hint: the big … Continue reading
Category Archives: family
Despite my ability to embelish details, I find it near impossible to describe a recent 18-day road trip with my best friend in the whole world…husband, Don. From Connecticut to Wyoming, now I understand why Grandfather Coco would say, “This … Continue reading
It is always fun to travel, meet, and work with young readers. This time a young reader traveled my way…nephew Anthony with a grand surprise. He read A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt to me! Thank you for the wonderful memory, … Continue reading
Several days ago, I realized that our 20-foot flagpole was frozen, and I could not get the flag down in inclement weather. Yesterday, with camera in hand, I stood at our second-story window watching 20 inches of snow coming down … Continue reading
Still young at heart and the man who taught me courage, Dad will be 94 years young in two days. As many of my readers know, Dad is portrayed as the character, Charlie, in my book, A Letter to Mrs. … Continue reading
I recently had the opportunity to meet two female veterans who proudly served in WWII. They were dynamic, quick-witted, and I smile each time I think of them. Today, for the first time ever, I realize that I have never … Continue reading
A good jump-out-at-you, “Boo!” always makes me chuckle. However, Mother Nature pulled a good one on us in Ridgefield, CT. With 20 inches of snow on our deck, we are waiting to hear carolers singing, “Jingle Bells,” instead of the … Continue reading
Organized by Dr. Darla Shaw (at microphone), Western Connecticut State University presented an evening in honor of women in history. I was asked to tell the story of how Eleanor Roosevelt became a champion to the Coco family during the … Continue reading
I have finally resurfaced after relinquishing my hobo queen crown, and months of wonderful, beautiful family events. Added to that was the fun of our five-week houseguest and hobo brother, FROG. Life is never dull in the De Young home! … Continue reading
This morning I’ve been thinking about my two sisters in Pennsylvania and my son-in-law here in Connecticut. All are wonderful educators. As one who is no longer a full-time teacher but still spends a great deal of time visiting classrooms … Continue reading