Aunt Betty and I, June 1951

Aunt Betty and I, June 1951, originally uploaded by confections.

I've been doing some serious genealogical research this week and have been in correspondence with my cousin Diana, whose mother is seen in this vintage photo along with me as a baby.

We're putting our heads together to solve a few family mysteries and are making some progress. I feel like I'm part Hercule Poirot and part Miss Jane Marple as I put the puzzle pieces together.

My grandparents' old wicker chair seen here lasted many decades and may still be in use somewhere on the planet....