Back in the Day Stories, Ramblings & Writing

Under the Blue of The Truglio Dome

My niece is getting married. Erica and Mike are getting married in my parents’ backyard. It will be the eighth wedding in the Truglio backyard. My wedding was first, exactly forty-four years ago. Backyard weddings are not unusual, but a Truglio backyard wedding is special. My parent's backyard faces the Great South Bay—our beautiful bay… Continue reading Under the Blue of The Truglio Dome

Ramblings & Writing

A Quick Historical Perspective

Did you know it took fifty years of proposing, negotiating, demonstrating and demanding for America's women to gain the right to vote? Suffragettes were scorned, beaten, jailed and institutionalized during their fight to be heard. Our mothers lived with uncertainty and little representation. They could not own property, have a bank account, or hold any… Continue reading A Quick Historical Perspective

Ramblings & Writing, Weekend Coffee Share

Quick Morning Coffee Share

Good Morning, Everyone Good morning, Everyone. I woke in the daylight this balmy November morning. It’s a busy day and week ahead, so I have to make this quick. Pour your brew. Let’s catch up. If we were having coffee together, I would blurt out my busy list. This is it! The Wishes of Sisters… Continue reading Quick Morning Coffee Share

Ramblings & Writing, Weekend Coffee Share

October Ends Coffee Share

Good Morning, Everyone It is officially autumn here on the south shore of Long Island. The air is crisp, the trees are shedding their leaves, and the days are short (soon to be shorter). It’s a good time for a fresh cup of coffee. Pour your brew. Let’s catch up. If we were having coffee… Continue reading October Ends Coffee Share