Sunday, December 28, 2008

The Russians Are Coming!


This is one of my favorite movies -- our family has a special connection to it, as my aunt & uncle and cousins were staying in the rooming house where some of the scenes were filmed - and they got to meet Brian Keith and other crew members. "Emergency, emergency - everybody to get from street!"

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Winter 1960-61

One of my favorite "baby" pics. Nice outfits!

Sunday, December 21, 2008

My father-Dante Torres

Here's a pic of my father, who i've never met. we thought he had died a long time ago, and only found out recently, through the internet, that he was still alive. interesting!

Friday, December 12, 2008

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Torres Look-alike Meter

MyHeritage: Look-alike Meter - Blank family tree - Free genealogy

Home-made clothes

How do you like the outfits? My mom used to make most of our clothes - matching styles of course, but I liked the greens/blues, and sis liked the pinks/reds. This was one of my favorite dresses. It was Easter time in 1968. I used to sew all the time too, but not anymore - no place to set up a sewing machine.

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Castle Waiting #13 is out!

Castle Waiting #13 is out! I can't wait until mine arrives in the mail! I am very proud of Linda for taking on the arduous task of continuing her series! It's a lot of hard work and commitment to keep this series going, and we are very grateful! check it out at fantagraphics.com.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Racing Wild!


In going through old photos, found this from when we were in Kansas. It was a wild ride in an old jalopy with barely any brakes! I believe I used the side of the barn to finally stop. It was fun and scary at the same time!

Karg Glass Gallery

I've always loved watching people blow glass and make beautiful things. Some day I'd like to try to make glass beads. Anyway, here are some photos I took on a field trip in 2004. The end result was a colorful platter.