Becoming America's Stories

Back in New York Coffee Share

Good morning, Everyone. I’m back in New York. Burr, it’s a lot colder than South Carolina.  Grab your coffee. Let’s catch up.  If we were having coffee together, I would report I had cleared out the rented condo,  pack the car, strapped my bicycle to the rack, tied Matt’s recumbent bike on the car roof,… Continue reading Back in New York Coffee Share

Becoming America's Stories

An Anniversary Born In Flames

On March 25, 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire killed 146 garment workers. Most were young first generation or recently immigrated Jewish and Italian women. It was an early spring Saturday afternoon. The workers were looking forward to getting their pay and returning home after working a long ten-hour day. Instead, flames burst from a scrap… Continue reading An Anniversary Born In Flames

Becoming America's Stories, Weekend Coffee Share

Coffee in March

Good morning, Everyone.  I am in my office. It is brisk and blustery, but the sound of the ocean surf and the view can’t be beat. Grab your coffee. Let’s catch up. If we were having coffee together, I would report that Matt and I decided to stay on Hilton Head Island near the kids… Continue reading Coffee in March

Becoming America's Stories, Weekend Coffee Share

Coffee In Florida

Good morning, Everyone While my home up north digs out of the big freeze and my Hilton Head Island adopted home dries out from a spell of cold rainstorms, my husband and I took a ride south to Florida, where my Mom spends the winter. Grab your coffee. Let’s catch up.  Her cozy condo is… Continue reading Coffee In Florida

Becoming America's Stories, Weekend Coffee Share

Cold Winter Week on Hilton Head Island

Good morning, Everyone. It’s been a bit brisk and chilly here on Hilton Head Island. I guess this is winter on the coast of South Carolina.  Pour your coffee. Let’s catch up. If we were having coffee together, I would tell you that my granddaughter, Lily, is jealous of her cousins in New York, where… Continue reading Cold Winter Week on Hilton Head Island