Remembering my “Nanny”

Today would have been my Maternal Grandmother’s Birthday (or “Nanny” as we affectionately called her). How old she would have been is still a mystery, because even til the day of her passing in January 2005, she still lied about her age. She was a special lady whom was an integral part of my upbringing…

Remembering my “Papa”

Today would have been my Papa’s (My Maternal Grandfather, Sol Segal) Birthday.  My toddler pronounciation skills couldn’t say Papa, so I said “Popper” and it stuck. My Papa was an amazing Grandfather to my brother Eric and I.  He played games with us, supported our interests and hobbies and told us stories.My Nanny and Papa…