From the universe of blonde sisters comes another
photograph. I hadn’t noticed this one before in the collection handed down to
me from Bill Bean’s box, mainly because it looked like it had landed on the
floor and been stepped on—then shoved in a corner where it was wedged, out of
view.
The more I look at it, the more I wonder if it belonged with
the sets of two blonde sisters that we’ve already seen. One part of me wants to
say, “Yes, this belongs”—but only because it’s getting wearying, poring over
all these jigsaw puzzle pieces of pictures with no identification.
The other part of me wants to shout and jump, because at
least this photograph includes some
identification.
Warning: the identification in no way confirms the surname
for the mysterious “Sid, Helen, Diana and Judy” of those Christmas cards from
so long ago.
Actually, scratch any notion of Sid or Helen.
This photo proclaims, “Loretta + Husband + Children” and
bears the date, “May 1967.”
While I’m nonplussed with the addition of this mystery
family to the photograph collection, I have to admit this does add a bit of information to chip away at the puzzle.
A bit.
A very little bit.
Now, I’ll be on the alert to look for any signs of a
Loretta in this family line—a family that seems to have more than its fair
share of blonde sisters posing in cute Easter dresses.
Loretta..a new name in the mix. Must be a cousin..maybe of Judy and Dianas..you know the time frame would fit for those late 1940's Christmas Cards, for those kids to have kids of their own in the late 1960's. Maybe someday..sigh:)
ReplyDeleteFar Side, if I ever figure this one out, I'll have a ready-made family constellation to plug into the big picture.
DeleteHere's the irony: Bill evidently KNEW Loretta and cared enough about her to record her name. The husband and children didn't matter as much. But he would always remember Loretta, which begs the question why bother identifying the person you wouldn't forget anyway?
ReplyDeleteGood point, Wendy. I can't really figure this man out sometimes!
DeleteOn the other hand, your comment prompts another thought: what if someone else sent Bill the photo and labeled it so he'd know who it was?
I don't think these young girls are the same ones. :)
ReplyDeleteYou're probably right, Iggy. The dates don't line up right. The Christmas card blondes would be teenagers by the time the Loretta picture was taken.
DeleteAh, the details...
I agree with Wendy that the fact he mentions Loretta signals her as the important one. She is probably the cousin or the friend, rather than the husband. I also feel that it's impossible to conclude that these are the same set of sisters.
ReplyDeleteSmadar, you all are convincing me. Although I sure hoped I'd find an easy answer!
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