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: The story emphasizes that despite differences, love and shared history are what define a family. About the Author: Sheila Robins
Sheila’s account likely begins with the smell of coffee and cigarette smoke in the kitchen. Her father jingles car keys. Uncle Tom, maybe a veteran of World War II or Korea, arrives in a pressed short-sleeve shirt. The three of them pile into a late-’50s Chevrolet or Ford sedan. No seatbelts required. The radio plays something by The Kingston Trio or Chubby Checker.
This blog post captures the nostalgic and heartwarming essence of a childhood memory from 1963, as told by 11-year-old Sheila Robins