Tag Archives: Memories

Sisters laughing….

Posted on March 2, 2013 by fearlessanalyst

The other night,  in Sarasota,  my sister and I laughed under the stars,  just like we often did in our childhood.  That night we were in the Jacuzzi, after a lovely evening out with our spouses, a memorable dinner, and … Continue reading →

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Isabel, then and now…

Posted on November 6, 2012 by fearlessanalyst

At times it’s easier to reflect on the past more than  the present because the past contains more pleasure, less sadness (in some ways). Recently I visited my 92-year-old aunt*, whose mental state  – which used to be  sharp for … Continue reading →

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Reflections on a friendship…

Posted on September 17, 2012 by fearlessanalyst

At a cottage by a lake on the Precambrian shield we four longtime friends spent this weekend together.    Raising our children, we sometimes even lived in the same neighbourhood.  Over the years, we shared many concerns, cheers and tears.   Now … Continue reading →

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Omar

Posted on August 28, 2012 by fearlessanalyst

Omar.   He spoke English, French, German Arabic and Russian well, and a few others passably.   Born in Jordan of ‘ethnic Russian’ parents, he was my ‘exotic flame’. Omar’s passion at the time was writing plays, and he supported himself as … Continue reading →

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The feel of love…

Posted on June 19, 2012 by fearlessanalyst

I have  kept the lace jacket for almost 50 years now.  It was made by my mother’s hand, to go with the peau de soie wedding dress she also made for me. I knew she was doing it partly to … Continue reading →

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