Dena Panama

Nanny: There you are. Dena? Dena: Oh, my gosh, this is traumatic. Ok. So I feel like I look scary. I’m in Panama. I’m in the red light district in a sleazy hotel. But I could afford it with my Panamanian Peace Corps income. I guess you took that picture mom.  Nanny: That’s when we… Continue reading Dena Panama

Dena in Kendall

Nanny: Oh, that’s my Dena doll Dena: When I see this, I see Ella immediately. I thought it was little Ella.  Nanny: And I think I see Linda in the background on the right and Debbie on the left.  Dena: Oh, my gosh. So we must have been in the Pinecrest house.  Nanny: Yeah. Must… Continue reading Dena in Kendall

Mr. Snuffleupagus

Nanny: Oh Dena doll, look at that. That was a Snuffleupagus or something. Your, your, little, um, stuffed animal that you took with you everywhere you went.  Dena: And it’s funny, I’m noticing, the first thing I noticed was my hairline. So I’m thinking you gave me that haircut.  Nanny: I think I probably did… Continue reading Mr. Snuffleupagus

Pinecrest Pool

Nanny: And that’s Kevin and Dena. Dena is on the right. Billy’s on the left and little Kevin. And, uh, that was in our backyard and I think that was when we lived in Pinecrest. And Kevin, do you remember Kevin? Uh, Carol? Well, Carol and her husband, uh, the husband and Dad were in… Continue reading Pinecrest Pool