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Christmas 1953 - We are still in the apartment which is a constant source of grief to my mother. She has waited so long for a home of her own, and my father has no interest. His corner bar is near the apartment, just like Pennsylvania. Nana has gone to live with Aunt Ruthie & Uncle Jack so she can babysit for their children while both of them work. At 9, I am on my own from 3pm til my parents get home from work. Sometimes its really scary if they are late. I see in the photo the train set that is really Daddys but we put it up together. One car or the other always seems to go off track but thats just the way it is. My long hair is getting to be a trial and I am ashamed my mother has to get a dog brush to get the tangles out. I want it cut. However, that long hair wins me one of the lead roles in the Christmas pageant. I hate the kneeling but love the attention. Despite my role as the Virgin Mary, I am threatened with expulsion for saying bad words the next semester.. My mouth is still a source of trouble!

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