I’m a California girl, but truth be told, I had my start in New Jersey. Little would I have ever guessed, that on my birthday, I would have the opportunity to stand in front of my first home, swing by the hospital of my birth, and reconnect with one of my cousins who hasn’t strayed far from home. Pretty cool.
My mom and dad and all their family came from these northeast jersey parts, but World War II and the Marine Corp gave them the bug to move to San Diego when I was a 4 year old. Up and left family and friends and moved to the land of opportunity. We lived in Bird Rock, and then the Muirlands of La Jolla so I haven’t strayed far.
So I am back to my roots, and ever so glad to reconnect but even more glad to be in the land of sunshine!
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I was going to ask which window was yours that you use to crawl out of…but then remembered you said you moved when you were 4….so my guess is no climbing out of windows for you there. Very nice pictures, and I can see a resemblance!
Our visit was much too short so I hope we can do it again soon. Linda liked your idea of our next visit taking place in your neck-of-the-woods. Can you promise me there won’t be any earthquakes if we travel to your coast?
Are you sure you were 4 when you moved? I remember saying goodbye to you and your family as you left our house in Short Hills. I would have thought we were older than that.
Those of us in the land of sunshine are missing you. Hope you are home soon. Glad you are having a wonderful time back east.