Le maudit Mo D.

the two old men

That's my maternal grandfather (1922-2003) on the left and my father (1910-1992) on the right.

Are little girls supposed to have dads who are older than their grandfathers? Probably not. Such was my family.

Are little girls with moms on public assistance supposed to have grandparents with millions?

Are sixteen-year-olds supposed to bury their 81-year-old dads? (it's deathaversary week here in Mo-land)

Were these two men supposed to be friends? Remember, the one on the right married the one on the left's daughter, very much against his will. They ultimately enjoyed a very cordial relationship, but there is one fun family story in which fisticuffs almost broke out. My dad was more of a code duello guy. Grandpa, for all his money and prestige, was more of a barroom brawler.

Both men, you will note, are wearing cardigans. Both men were born in New England. Dad's cardigan is a bit more boaty than grandpa's, but it was the '70s. I guess this was taken on Christmas, since I'm wearing a red dress and it was taken at my grandparents house.

Posted by Zerd at July 14, 2008 11:47 AM