School picture, circa 1963
In this same year, Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers his “I Have a Dream” speech–a defining moment for the African-American Civil Rights movement; a church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama kills 4 African-American girls, fueling outrage; Pete Seeger’s “We Shall Overcome” strikes a chord with nonviolent activists; and the world mourns President John F. Kennedy’s assassination.
You haven’t changed a bit! Beautiful blue eyes. 🙂
Thanks, Rose! I think my smile is more open now, and my face is more relaxed. But yeah, it’s pretty clear that it’s me. 🙂
Very true–your smile is wide-open happy now. And I’m glad!
And in your angelic face is evidence that all was not well in your own little world . . .
You see that, too? I want to hug the little girl that’s hidden herself behind those guarded eyes.
I was 10 that year. Had no idea what was happening…Ten-year-olds then were more protected/innocent than today. Successfully followed your blog!
I think you’re right about that, Carol. The whole world is different now; perhaps we’re different, too. Life was more innocent and carefree back then, perhaps more so for some than others.
Thanks so much for following my blog!