My aunt was only six years older than I was.

Smoky Joe was Grandma's dog, a scottie.

Grandma's cottage had a water pump outside, as well as running water inside.

We lived on a small lake, for nearly 4 years; the only people there.

In winter, we'd shovel snow off the ice so we could skate, but we had to stay close to shore.

During 1943-47, we lived on a farm in the country because my parents were nervous about the war.

I had very long hair until I cut it at 21.

My mantilla came from Spain and my dress was my sister's. She let out the seams for me!