by Barbara Zarzosa | Mar 15, 2017 | Show and Tell, Telling our stories
I remember opening up his big wooden wardrobe and burying my nose into his handkerchiefs. His clothes always had a pleasant, sweet, and mystical smell – not just his clothes, his closets, his bed; his entire room was infused with that intoxicating smell. Read...
by Barbara Zarzosa | Mar 6, 2017 | Family heirlooms, Show and Tell
What a family heirloom taught Hannah Pressman about her ancestors and the mysterious parts of her Jewish history. Read the article here.
by Barbara Zarzosa | Feb 8, 2017 | Family heirlooms, Show and Tell, Telling our stories
She always called it her “old lady bag.” When my mother in law’s purse wore out, after 10 or 15 years of hard use, she asked for another one. It was not easy to find. Black, sturdy, short handles to be gripped with the hand rather than slung over the shoulder....
