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TURNING SEVEN

This little nugget turns seven this month. 

 

EIGTH ANNIVERSARY

Boat Shoes And Button Downs celebrates its eight anniversary this month. Many of you know that I have gone through several health issues over the last few years, which didn't allow me to post as much here as I would have liked. This year the COVID-19 pandemic has severely limited my resources and opportunities, also hindering my ability to post here as regularly as I would like. My hope is that I will be able to correct that as I continue to move forward through this new reality we are all living in now. I am very grateful for this blog and the creative outlet it provides me, but most of all I'm grateful all of you. Thank you for the love, support, and patience you've shown me throughout the years. I really do appreciate it.

HAPPY NATIONAL

BOW TIE DAY

QUARENTEATIME

FOREFATHER'S DAY

Father's Day is a time to celebrate fathers. Since my father passed away in 1986, I thought I take a moment to remember all of my forefathers.

My Great-Great-Great Grandfather

Daniel Weiss (White)

Daniel immigrated with his family to America in 1855, from Bruchstal, Baden, Germany. Unfortunately I don't have a photo of him.

My Great-Great-Grandfather

Bernard White

My Great-Grandfather

John Henry White

My Grandfather

Raymond John White

My Father

Cyril John White

Wishing Everyone A Happy Father's Day!!!

MEMORIES 

Today would have been my Mom's 95th birthday! I miss her all of the time.

Marion Gadient White

May 9, 1925 -  May 26, 2000

ALL SOULS DAY

Dios De Los Muertos!

THE GREAT PUMPKINS

Every year my workplace celebrates Halloween by having all of the departments participate in a pumpkin carving contest. Our clients then vote on which one they think should win. This year all of the entries were amazing, and I thought I highlight a few them.

ALL SAINTS DAY

"All You Holy Men And Women Pray For Us!"

LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

Ever since I was a small child I have carved a Jack-O-Lantern on Halloween. This is, perhaps, more significant as I approach a rather significant birthday that celebrates entering a new decade.

While some people might consider this a bit childish, I view it as a way to keep family traditions alive. It keeps me in touch with my loved ones who shared in these rituals in the past, but are no longer with us today. 

Halloween has it's roots in the Celtic feast of Samhain, which celebrated the ancestors who had passed away, so it's only fitting that my Jack-O-Lantern helps to keep the memory of my ancestors alive for me.