Tag Archives: Johnny

Paisley Twins

Posted on June 12, 2016 by carmen

Meet my twin sister. Can you tell which one is me? As a child, I always wanted a twin sister. I was intrigued every time I saw twins. I was actually a little obsessed with it so much that my … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Spring | Tagged Jean of all Trades, Jeanofalltrades, Johnny, matching outfits, paisley, paisley design, Persia, Scotland, style challenge, twins | 16 Comments

A Horse with No Name

Posted on May 7, 2016 by carmen

In 1960 my brother Johnny visited my grandparents in Germany. I don’t know the name of the horse. but this photo was taken in Killesberg Park, Stuttgart. Johnny was ten years old and would be 66 today. (I was only … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Germany, Memories, Nostalgia, Photography, Summer, Travel | Tagged Daniel, Germany, horse, Jean, Johnny, Jonathan, Killesberg, Stuttgart | 22 Comments

When I’m 64 …

Posted on May 7, 2014 by carmen

Today my brother Johnny would be 64. Being a drummer in the 60s, The Beatles were one of his favourite groups and had a big influence on him. In the 60s, the song When I’m 64 seemed ancient, but now … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Nostalgia | Tagged drummer, Johnny, North York cemetery in Toronto, The Beatles, When I'm 64 | 26 Comments

Bittersweet December

Posted on December 1, 2013 by carmen

We have all tasted the bitterness of death. It is never welcome, yet always shows up uninvited; sometimes unexpected and sometimes arrives slowly but surely. It never shows mercy to anyone. Death is cruel and heartless. December 1, 1968 is … Continue reading →