In just one week my Dad - who everyone still calls Joe, will present himself at a railroad station with all the other draftees and head to Fort Devens near Ayers, Massachusetts and join the Army. I believe he'll leave from Natick with Audrey and his family there as
We know why we entered WWII - it was right after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. President Roosevelt immediately went before a joint session of congress to get approval to declare war on Japan. Why? Because they attacked us. But what was Japan thinking? I'm no expert but here'
St Patrick's day has been celebrated in Boston since 1876 - great fun and green beer. In 1901, Boston and surrounding communities enacted Evacuation Day on March 17 as a state holiday to honor local history. According to Google: Evacuation Day is a legal holiday observed on March 17
Ok, rarebit looks really good. Especially with Guinness. War continues to rage so St. Patrick's Day might be a bit more low-key. There will be a parade because this is Boston - I can share that tomorrow. In the meantime, Massachusetts Governor Saltonstall has decreed a 40mph speed
So Joe and Audrey are off enjoying this time together. April 1st, draft day is coming up soon. In the meantime, the war is getting excellent coverage in the newspaper. Gas Rationing Guess who's setting up gas rationing cards? It's the oil industry. As shown on
On this day in 1942, my dad and mom: Leonard (Joe) Barnes Main and Audrey Gertrude Grala got married. It was a small, quiet ceremony at the church across the street from Joe’s family home in Natick, Massachusetts. That’s where they prepared for the big event. It was
Hello. I’m officially launching Dear Audrey on April 1st 2026 but today is my birthday and I’m just so happy to have this project to work on and to finally get it off the ground, I couldn’t wait. I’ve been planning for a long time. As
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