“Even as a kid, I appreciated the coolness of the palette - Howard Johnson's orange and deep turquoise blue. The orange vinyl contour lounge chair was my go-to place.”

I love Jesus but did not like looking at this doll, especially at nighttime. It was strange and unsettling. Was he watching me? Or worse, judging?

“There were Cannoli, Cassata Cake, Cream Puffs, Eclairs, Cheesecake, Tiramisu, and an array of doughnuts that spanned the spectrum—Ciambelle donuts flavored with anise or lemon zest; bomboloni, generously filled with chocolate, cream, or jelly.”

The "P" and the garage door were unmistakably purple. Once seen, it could not be unseen and predictably dubbed “The House with the Purple “P”.

“Let's just say that Linus had his cherished blanket, and I had my pink Jeep.”

“An autographed baseball of the players was presented to Catherine as her award”

“This classroom is more than just four walls. It’s a place of discovery, where you’ll not only find the answers to questions but also the courage to question the answers.”