When Glenda Barry was a little girl in the early 1950s, she loved rummaging through trash in search of hidden wonders. Her memories remind us that, sometimes, what others discard can become personal treasures waiting to be found.

In the 1970s, few announcements thrilled students more than hearing their school would close due to snow. Now, Tom Purcell draws on those memories to reflect on the reality facing New York City children who might never experience the joy of an unexpected day off.

Born in Olympia, Washington, and raised on a family farm, Vicki Ann Nelson Masten’s life was defined by close bonds and devotion to those around her. This remembrance celebrates her roots, her relationships, and her unwavering love for family.