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The place
The Bay Area
A book written about The Bay Area, its dramatic changes, tenor and personal perspective after nearly
a century of life experiences. These are her memories, with vivid recollection and historical context.

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“For five pennies, and with our mother's approval, we could buy anything we wished.”
From "Penny A Dish" · Part One
"I walk into the sea foam to let the waves, like your love, descend over me — each cool touch a gentle caress."
From "The Sea" · Part Two
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Recollections: The Bay Area and Beyond
Dedicated to the men and women of the American Armed Forces who died or served in the Pacific and European Theaters during World War II.
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