Scattered shots. I'll dive into my vast trove of photos and see what comes up.
I will go to Sue's funeral tonight via live streaming, 10.30pm my time Saturday night which is noon Sunday time in Canberra. I find it so hard to get my head around this time difference.
These so-called "dog roses" grow on the hedges and even on the beaches here. Their scent is out of this world. They are not native to here.They originally came from Ireland in the 18th century along with forget-me-nots which also grow wild here.
A picture of me on a casual picnic with my parents when I was 3 years old. Note how formal people dressed then. 1946.
Sunset sky from my favourite local beach, Middle Cove.
An old photo of the world's best girl, my beloved Ansa, who loved to pose.
Beautiful photos Mary. I love the sunset and your curls at three were so lovely.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see you are still posting. I’ve been away so long you are one my few remaining readers who are. Loved the photo of you and your parents on a picnic. My mother wore a skirt and nylons, and low heels every day until I was well into my teens and womnen in trousers was no longer taboo!
ReplyDeleteI caught Sue's service after the live stream at 4:30 AM my time. Left me in tears though I think the eulogist did a lovely job. No results here yet. Have a good day.
ReplyDeleteAnsa is gorgeous...first time seeing her. You are right about the dress...hard to believe that is almost eighty years ago!
ReplyDeleteI was unaware that Sue's funeral was live-streamed, and I was away in Britain, anyway. What a great force she was in the lives of so many of us. Great pictures. In terms of formal wear, we have gone to other end of the spectrum. I have been to a funeral where two people wore shorts! Happy Thanksgiving - David
ReplyDeleteI caught the live stream later (It was 3 am my time) Touching, and so very different.
ReplyDeleteDog roses are called thus in Danish as well - and in Latin - and the smell is so strong and good.
So good to read a message from you and admire your photos. Once again I have saved the picture of Ansa for any future urge I may have to admire her. Such a good and beautiful friend for you and obviously very intelligent to boot! Such good memories.
ReplyDeleteMy great-grandmother and great-aunts always "dressed," no matter where they were. That is what the Irish Catholic ladies in Philly did. The dresses of course but also these beautiful pantsuits they wore in the '70s. And they always had a brooch on their lapels. What memories that pic of you and your parents has brought back!
ReplyDeleteAnd the beautiful Ansa!
I remember my mother scoffing at the way people dressed when she went into "the city": "They look like their going fishing". Emma
ReplyDeleteI watched Sue's funeral and I was quite surprised that what was said exactly reflected her blog. I mean logically, of course it did, why wouldn't it, the service and the blog were about the same person. I just somehow imagined there would be aspects of her that I hadn't been aware of.
ReplyDeleteAnsa was a beautiful girl, we miss them don't we?