This painting portrays Coney Island, 1889. Coney Island was and is Brooklyn's seaside mecca. The beach offered relief from the city's heat and congestion. From the way people dressed, it is hard to imagine any measurable bits of relief. Hats, shoes, high neck collars and long sleeves could not invite more than a stroll while… Continue reading The Beach Loving Legacy of Nelly Truglio
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July 2020 Recap
Welcome to Stories Served Around The Table July 2020 Recap. The pandemic remains the topic of conversation. Everywhere, everyone must wear masks and keep a distance while going to and from essential errands. Recognizing neighbors in masks has become a skill set. I still find it hard to greet with a head nod, and elbow… Continue reading July 2020 Recap
An Absent Note
Please excuse Antoinette from the blog and commenting responsibilities over these last few weeks. She will be back in mid-August. Antoinette needs to step back, re-plan the blog and website, spend time taking care of family matters, and focus-focus-focus on several writing projects that need her attention and juggling expertise. She also hopes to get… Continue reading An Absent Note







