Stella, this is beautifully written. I am always amazed when I see writing like this. I can picture the story. I read this post as soon as I got a notification and it lingered in my thoughts…
Somerville! Half my great-grandparents settled there in the 1870s or so - immigrants from Italy, Italy, Ireland, and Sweden - and two of their ten children - my paternal grandparents - were born and lived there all their lives. So many wonderful memories for me.
The subway/streetcar has recently extended from downtown through five new Somerville stops. A very nostalgic ride; also wonderfully useful!
No way, Daniel! That’s wonderful. Thank you for letting me know you have deep roots in Somerville. I haven’t been back since 2007. I can’t believe there are 5 new stations. If I have an opportunity, I’d love to visit and go down memory lane.
Bittersweet memories. Happiness from what is known, mingled with a degree of trepidation as you tried to learn all the new stuff. You all obviously had a sense of humour which would help tremendously. (Learning how to manage snow would be very intimidating!) And a lovely collage. Sending heaps of hugs dear Stella. 🤗🤗🤗
Stella, this is beautifully written. I am always amazed when I see writing like this. I can picture the story. I read this post as soon as I got a notification and it lingered in my thoughts…
Thanks for reading, Shital! I’m quite insecure with my writing skills so your feedback means a lot. I appreciate it.
What a beautiful memory. It‘s funny how our brain works and what it remembers and what not. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, Susanne!
Somerville! Half my great-grandparents settled there in the 1870s or so - immigrants from Italy, Italy, Ireland, and Sweden - and two of their ten children - my paternal grandparents - were born and lived there all their lives. So many wonderful memories for me.
The subway/streetcar has recently extended from downtown through five new Somerville stops. A very nostalgic ride; also wonderfully useful!
“Look for a satellite and then make a right,”
And to start up that Subaru, your dad would have needed a set of khakis!
Ha, ha, ha! Love it. Oh, there are so many more.
No way, Daniel! That’s wonderful. Thank you for letting me know you have deep roots in Somerville. I haven’t been back since 2007. I can’t believe there are 5 new stations. If I have an opportunity, I’d love to visit and go down memory lane.
Bittersweet memories. Happiness from what is known, mingled with a degree of trepidation as you tried to learn all the new stuff. You all obviously had a sense of humour which would help tremendously. (Learning how to manage snow would be very intimidating!) And a lovely collage. Sending heaps of hugs dear Stella. 🤗🤗🤗
Thank you so much, Beth!
I love the feeling in your collage, Stella—family togetherness!
Thank you, Ann! I was trying a new direction and I’m pleased with the outcome. I’m glad you liked it— thank you for letting me know.
Thanks for sharing your story.
Thank you for reading, Jenny! I hope you are having a lovely summer.
Oh, such a lovely post - thank you so much for sharing these memories with us - loved every word as well as your gorgeous collage. x
Thanks, Rebecca!