tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12745308.post2589012866399648529..comments2023-11-03T08:07:48.191-03:00Comments on The Daily Rant: When You Are Proud To Be Told Your Roots Are ShowingThe Daily Ranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10489187226759792239noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12745308.post-40354015779189250392015-11-15T15:08:43.737-04:002015-11-15T15:08:43.737-04:00You continue to amaze me and enchant me my very ta...You continue to amaze me and enchant me my very talented beautiful baby girl. MARnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12745308.post-21368305646398852912009-05-24T01:00:51.966-03:002009-05-24T01:00:51.966-03:00You had an intriguing upbringing... and lyrically ...You had an intriguing upbringing... and lyrically described to boot. I'd like to try this as a writing exercise since mine likely wouldn't be as interesting for publishing!Texas Truckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832185253039131255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12745308.post-32684495805975473552008-10-02T08:42:00.000-03:002008-10-02T08:42:00.000-03:00What a perfect tribute! And I love that pic!What a perfect tribute! And I love that pic!Real Live Lesbianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272384473977144125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12745308.post-85338774752883333532008-10-02T00:11:00.000-03:002008-10-02T00:11:00.000-03:00I loved this.............Beautiful!I loved this.............Beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12745308.post-86935956600120744282008-10-01T23:51:00.000-03:002008-10-01T23:51:00.000-03:00Ok, that just simply kicks ass. ThanksOk, that just simply kicks ass. ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12745308.post-1743782496090322422008-10-01T18:32:00.000-03:002008-10-01T18:32:00.000-03:00Wow. I love you everyday, but today you are absol...Wow. I love you everyday, but today you are absolutely perfect! Thank you for all you share with us!Don Olneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03538129571941391547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12745308.post-43176375328077490852008-10-01T13:43:00.000-03:002008-10-01T13:43:00.000-03:00Michelle: Thanks - both for the idea to write thi...Michelle: Thanks - both for the idea to write this and the birthday wishes!<BR/><BR/>Gil: The Bronx Zoo was right around the corner from my grandparents house! We used to go there all the time! I once heard that it was one of the finest zoos in the country! And yes, I believe Bronx Beach is now Orchard Beach - I think some old timers still call it Bronx Beach though. We used to go to Orchard Beach as kids too. As for City Island - I was there about two years ago and ate at The City Island Lobster House (www.cilobsterhouse.com). My Aunt and Uncle are regular's at Artie's (www.artiesofcityisland.com), although I haven't been there yet. Next time!<BR/><BR/>Jeni: Thank you for your comment. It's very important to me to keep it all alive - and pass the memories on!<BR/><BR/>Trish: Thank you, and I think she was pretty stunning too!! And only 4'11" tall! LOLThe Daily Ranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10489187226759792239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12745308.post-83965176507258240352008-10-01T08:37:00.000-03:002008-10-01T08:37:00.000-03:00The poem is beautifully written and your grandmoth...The poem is beautifully written and your grandmother a stunning looking woman!<BR/><BR/>TrishTNelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626459893761868590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12745308.post-43307936212550843782008-10-01T05:42:00.000-03:002008-10-01T05:42:00.000-03:00Update. They lived on Crotona Ave near 188th stre...Update. They lived on Crotona Ave near 188th street and it was Our Lady of Mt. Carmel RC Church!Gilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17224104422332322541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12745308.post-6881179740275184012008-10-01T05:35:00.000-03:002008-10-01T05:35:00.000-03:00Been reading your blog for a while now -enjoying y...Been reading your blog for a while now -enjoying your words but I don't think I've commented before. However, reading this post -so beautiful, so poignant and also -regardless of where one's roots lie, the feelings, the memories of family, days long since passed, people long gone from one's life, holds true in just about all of us. Just that very few can put it out here with such elegance as you did! Thanks for making me think of my own roots, remembering so many people important to me and who I try to keep alive today not just in my mind but to share those memories with my kids and grandkids now too so they can feel like they knew them just a little bit anyway.Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425701332785470116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12745308.post-34927332675595468302008-10-01T05:05:00.000-03:002008-10-01T05:05:00.000-03:00What a great story. Funny thing is that my Father...What a great story. Funny thing is that my Father's family lived on Crotona Ave. & 180th Street in the Bronx. My Grandfather was also a barber and always had his "barber bag" with him, with a wooden spoon or two sticking out, when he visited us in CT. I remember Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Church and their Festa. Also, my Grandfather always took us kids to the Bronx Zoo, a few blocks from the apartment, to teach us the wonders of nature and get us out of the small apartment for a few hours. I haven't been to that part of the Bronx in about 10 years and I think that my wife and I are due for a trip.<BR/><BR/>I take it that Bronx Beach is what is now referred to as Orchard Beach. I don't ever remember going there but due remember Bungalow Town and South Beach on Staten Island from the 50's. Also, I still visit City Island as often as I can for clams and oysters on the half-shell. I use JFK rather than Boston just so I can hit City Island. I know I could just get seafood in a few miles from where I live, but it is not the same.Gilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17224104422332322541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12745308.post-28876751858750009162008-10-01T03:49:00.000-03:002008-10-01T03:49:00.000-03:00Gorgeous, beautiful, perfect. It's always amazing ...Gorgeous, beautiful, perfect. It's always amazing to me that such a short poem can tell us so much about a person; I feel the same as you--that the memories are so close and so vivid and yet I'm afraid they'll somehow fade away. Here's to our preserving them any and every way we can!<BR/><BR/>And happy belated birthday!!!!!!!Michelle | Bleeding Espressohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578703393987896737noreply@blogger.com