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My favorite doll was the last one I received, for Christmas, at age 12.

Mother took more formal shots in the next two years. This time, she really got serious about my attire.

Meanwhile our dads, my own included, could hit the candy aisle at the drugstore for a Whitman’s Sampler. Price: $2.00 for a one-pound box, a wise investment considering the “sweet” return.

As our family grew, we moved to a bigger house which presented special snowy weather challenges.

Suddenly, a history-making snowfall began as we all rushed outside to get pictures of the snow “before it melts.” We needn’t have worried. Four or more inches later, there were enough photo opportunities for a dozen People Magazines.

Most of us have fond memories of a favorite pet and the adventures we had with him or her.

While browsing through old newspaper clippings recently, I noticed an interesting quirk from the past. All the women were identified by their HUSBAND’s names.