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1971 Might Have Been Perfect

I love everything about this picture.

Must be 1971.  Beverly Hills Village, in Birmingham Michigan.

Most of our clothes were made by fabulous-mom.  I know the skirt Annie’s wearing was originally part of a full set of Singer-crafted, floor length Christmas “gowns” for each of us. I’m wearing an ultra-hip, extra-wide, cherry-red Jan Brady watch.  Alice’s culotte-jumper was likely  made out of a discarded tablecloth (Mom was the original Martha). Chrissy might be the only one wearing store-bought clothes, but they were probably worn by all three of us first. Is hand-me-down still in style?

Mom’s in mid-sentence, asking the photographer to tell her when he or she is ready. Dad’s wishing Michael was in more than a diaper.

I can’t begin to fathom who might have taken this picture.  If you look closely behind Dad’s aviators and his trademark long-ash cigarette, you’ll see the hind quarters of our fearless Samantha, the Bassett Hound who invented lazy.

Woven through all of us: a family connection that survives hardships, and proves that nothing is as strong as the desire to BE LOVE for each other.

 

6 Comments

  • thefisherlady

    what a beautiful reminicing…loved every word of it… and looking for the basset hound 🙂

  • Steve Sammons

    You are absolutly beautiful! Would you marry me?

    • Suzy

      I will. Over and over again…Once and forever.

  • cindy

    Love this picture and while I didn’t have the Jan Brady watch, mom amd grandma sewed every dress I wore whether from old drapes or new material! It brings back so many memories! Thanks for sharing!

    • Suzy

      Hi Cindy, I’m so glad you see it too. What an era, right? Have a great day!