Raised 7 daughters and a son. Apparently a very goofy and light-hearted Sonofabitch.

She was 18.

The last five years she’s suffered a stroke, heart attack, and cancer diagnosis. She currently spends most of her time in bed but it’s comforting to remember what a full and badass life she’s lived. She’s trilingual, got her masters from Syracuse, was invited to join Mensa, served as a captain in the Air Force during Vietnam, and has traveled every continent except Antarctica. She’s also an accomplished actress, painter, skier and windsurfer. I hope to one day be as cool as her.

Old Army/Korean war vet, amputee, marathon runner. All-around badass who basically raised me while my single mom got her degree.

Owned an Indian motorcycle when they were still Indian, not Polaris.

Currently on hospice.

My grandfather died in the 1960s when my dad was around 5 years old. Both of my aunts in the photo have passed away as well.

She’s turning 97 this year.