By Barbi Martin —— Bio and Archives--December 20, 2023
An older couple has a fellowship dinner at their house. They have been married for over 50 years. She looks feeble and he looks tired and weathered. You have enjoyed getting to know them. They are really sweet people, but you don’t really give them credit for having done a lot in their lives because you don’t know much about them outside of what you see now.
You excuse yourself from the table and walk down the hall toward the guest bathroom. (The hallway is adorned with pictures of their children and grandchildren.) Then you notice an older picture, you know, where the color is off because it is so aged. It is a young soldier in uniform from WWll. He is a very handsome young man. Anyone would have taken a second look at that guy if they had passed him, especially handsome in a uniform! Next to his picture is a young woman. You can tell the era it was taken in because they wore their hair in those waves. (dark lipstick and rouge; she’s a beauty). She looks about 22 years old and is full of life and dreams for the two of them. They married quickly before he had to leave for his next post.
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By Orchardsmith on 2023 12 19
Just as we never quite know what influence we might have on others who cross our paths, as children we usually never suspect what stories might be just out of sight, waiting for for someone to request a telling. If only I had asked . . . . This lovely telling reminds us that it's never too soon to ask some questions of those who are still with us. Thank you, Barbi, for taking us back to those years in California that we others dreamed about, but which you saw yourself.
By Eloise Root on 2023 12 20
WOW! what a wonderful story: it brings back so many memories. Stories i could have learned abt. my family history.... Its to late after they are gone... s o I wished i asked more questions. but i never though of it . You are right we never know abt even our parents and what they may have gone through as they grow up and what memories they had in their life's. love your life story. good job,
By Valerie Gottschalk on 2023 12 20
I so enjoyed reading this 'tribute'! Really a thought provoker about what we let slip by not conversing with those around us or those that have gone on before! And Barbi's 'style of writing' if it falls into a particular category is so personally friendly!
By Mike on 2023 12 23
Again, Barbi has synthesized experience and writing into a remarkable reflection on her seemingly common, ordinary childhood neighbor. Her article is simultaneously poignant and heartfelt. Barbi has the keen ability to remember minute details most of us would have forgotten. Please continue writing as I look forward to future articles. Thanks, Mike.
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