What a great way to document something that Patsy herself perhaps considered not worth writing about. Goes to show that everything is something worth writing about, when done as perfectly as you have.
Girls can be so cruel and Patsy encountered harsh abandonment and was made to feel small. Thankfully, her father, Patrick, made her time at Boarding school a little easier to endure, and you captured her awe at the buzz of Manhattan in contrast to her relatively sheltered life perfectly.
What a great way to document something that Patsy herself perhaps considered not worth writing about. Goes to show that everything is something worth writing about, when done as perfectly as you have.
Very cool piece! It brought back memories of midtown in the early 50s. My Aunt worked at Toffenitis and my uncle at Schraffts (sp?)
I think they went to Schrafts that visit, too. It was not to be missed!
Uncle Pat Caffrey was a fixture there!
I really enjoyed meeting Patsy and then seeing Times Square through her eyes. Well done!
A tremendous, heartfelt story, Lisa.
Girls can be so cruel and Patsy encountered harsh abandonment and was made to feel small. Thankfully, her father, Patrick, made her time at Boarding school a little easier to endure, and you captured her awe at the buzz of Manhattan in contrast to her relatively sheltered life perfectly.
Ollie
Beautifully written and entertaining peek into Patsy's world. Thank you.