Poppa Picture
Some days there just isn't much to say or energy left to say it by the time I get to posting. So therefore, a picture: here's the one my mom had me scan today for Poppa's obituary in the Chronicle/Mercury News. This is a special picture to me because way back in 1992 or so, when I took my first drawing class, I used this picture to do a big (3' x 2' or something similar) pencil portrait of Poppa. (I offered to give him and Natalie the picture, but they didn't want it, so I still have it, framed and hanging on my wall.) I love his profile, and the mood of this shot, which was taken at my parents' dining room table (probably at Passover or Thanksgiving or some other family holiday). He looks every inch the wise patriarch.
I hope you're at peace now, Poppa.
I'm so very sorry to hear about your Poppa. I also know he's at peace and that you will continue to honor his memory and share who he was with your kids and their kids, but I also know that you will miss him very much for a long time. Thank you for sharing what he meant to you on your blog. -r.