Unraveling Memories
I’ve been organizing clients’ photos and family memorabilia for a long time. It is a delight. The task of sorting through my own family’s archive, both current and past, remains unfinished. That dreaded notion of plunging back into certain memories, packed tightly in their plastic wrap, row after row, inside two-dozen albums on my bedroom [...]
Rob’s Bird in a cage
This little bird in a cage is my oldest possession; I am told it was in my crib as an infant. As such, it is one of my most precious possessions, a silent journal of the beginning of the road I have traveled, and of all the adventures I’ve had along the way! Rob Friedman [...]
Sonya Fish Pendant
Fish Pendant I wore this pendant constantly during my travels across Turkey and Asia. The charm contains an image of a fish, which reminded me of my-then boyfriend, now husband, Pete. He’s a fisherman, so anything pertaining to fish always makes me think of him. The pendant became my companion throughout my travels, and a [...]
Sonya Flapper Doll
This doll was a birthday present when I was a child. I always thought she was the most beautiful woman in the world. I’ve also always connected to the 1920s, so having a beautiful flapper as a friend was very special to me. Today she remains a wonderful reminder of my childhood. Recommend on Facebook [...]
Sonya Vase and Flowers
Vase and Flowers The vase was passed to me by my paternal grandfather, who had acquired this vase from his father. My great-grandfather was a skier in World War I and brought the vase with him from Europe to the United States. My daughter, Beverly, crafted the flowers. When she was three, she was watching [...]
Sonya Lithuania Box
I’ve always been proud of my Lithuanian heritage. So, one summer in the late 1990s, I went to Lithuania with my mother, her two sisters, and my great-aunt. I picked up this little box along the way. It has become a reminder of my family’s immigration, as well as my wonderful trip with my three [...]
Sonya Cyclops Eye
This Cyclops eye was a gift from my college boyfriend. I’ve saved it as a sweet memento from my youth, as well as a wonderful reminder of what it is like to be so in love that you stare at the object of your affection so intently that all you can see is one beautiful [...]
Beverly Origami Pineapple
Origami Pineapple This is one of Beverly’s favorite objects, for it is one of her crowning achievements. Last year in school, Beverly studied origami and spent four weeks crafting this pineapple in class. She keeps the pineapple safely in her possessions and still practices origami today. What your favorite object? Send us a photo of [...]
Sonya Dad’s Telephone Timer
Dad’s Telephone Timer This was a devise used by my father (shown in the photograph). He was a stockbroker who was only supposed to speak to each client for a short period of time. So, whenever he started a call, he would turn this little hourglass over. It was his goal to have completed each [...]
Box of Letters
Sonya’s Box of Letters When I was still in grade school, my father was transferred from San Francisco to New York. I left behind many dear friends who I missed terribly. So, to stay connected, we wrote letters to each other religiously. I received many letters each month—sometimes multiple letters in a single week—and saved [...]
