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About my Mother
Greetings to all! Sadly, on May 14th, 2000, (Mother's Day), my mom passed away. We'll all miss her! As you can see, she was one of those lucky people who was blessed with that extra level of energy and intelligence. That, combined with her great strength of character and religious faith, enabled her to make many meaningful contributions to this world we all share. She was fiercely modest, and would have my hide for writing this! It certainly isn't my intention to boast, my mom was just my mom, and faced lots of the same kinds of problems and difficulties in life that we all do. I also realize that there are many people in this world who also deserve our respect and gratitude for the contributions that they have made, and more often than not don't ever get it. So many people of her generation sacrificed themselves during the war, to provide us with the peace that we all enjoy--- Not enough can ever be said about the debt we all owe them. In this little space, however, I will salute my mom, and all the others of her generation that found the strength to face up to the evils in this world, and to make a difference. Sorry mom, I don't mean to boast, but you deserve our thanks & recognition!
For those who may be interested, here is a little info about myself:
I was fascinated with and began to acquire antiques when I was approx. 14 years old (the late 1960's). By the time I graduated from high school, I had accumulated quite an interesting collection of miscellaneous antiques. I began to sell things at the local flea market to support myself, (and my interest in antiques). I have mostly been a small time dealer, or "Picker" as they like to say, peddling the things I've found at the local flea markets, and selling the occasional rare item to the bigger 'old time' dealers. (Most of whom are now deceased.) Over the years, I have handled & dealt in a wide array of the"old stuff" that we find here in New England, from early American primitives right thru Victoriana & turn of the Century. During the mid to late 1980's, I also began to sell Art Deco collectibles, collectible toys, and literally anything that I could make a buck on! As the years have passed, and I have gained experience, I have come to realize how little I really know about antiques, and what a vast field it truly is. Much as I may know, it is greatly out weighed by what I don't know! I have always preferred to sell exclusively to dealers--I am actually kind of a brute, and I lack the patience & finesse required to sell retail. I like to turn things over quickly, and not make a big fuss about it. Where do I find stuff? Does Macy tell Gimble? I have always enjoyed being a "door knocker", and I run want ads in the local papers & local phone book. I don't care for antique malls--or most auctions--and I don't enjoy going to antique shows. My most productive calls have been from attorneys who have estates to settle.......but, 'Nuff Said!~~~ I have a very private lifestyle, so eBay suits me just fine. I list what I find--I don't mess around with a lot of fancy nonsense--I just post lots of accurate pictures & honest descriptions. Those in the know value me as a consistent source of fresh goods. Hope you'll see something that you like, and that you are successful in bidding! Thanks! "Mr.Potatohead1".
Yes, O.K., my dad was a great guy too!.....
Handsome, relaxed, a keen wit and a great sense of humor---if you met him, you would feel at ease right away, and he would have you laughing at your worst problems in no time!
 In his photography studio, before the war. |
 He liked to write too...... |
....and he lived for the ocean & the beach---here at Duxbury, Mass. August, 1960.
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