sisters

Lots of stories, lots of adventures
lots of laughter together
decades of memories
There is something quite wonderful
about two sisters who are friends.

Blog Notes from November 25, 2011

Q :: Who are these two women?
A :: That’s my mom (on the right) with one of her sisters. Both of them exemplify to me the fine art of sisterhood including its all its wonders, joy, and the fun of it. Stories abound of them always having been close since their childhood and even their earliest working years. They are still close, although not necessarily in proximity, because my parents emigrated from Germany more than fifty years ago. However whenever my mom visited Germany, or my aunt visited Canada, it was like picking up where they had left off last.

Q :: How old are they?
A :: Both are past hiding their age, as they recognize that not only every year, but every new day is a gift. My aunt is 87 and my mom’s 86th birthday is just around the corner. While this was captured a few years ago during one of my aunt’s visits to Canada, both of them still look pretty much the same.

Q :: Any additional thoughts?
A :: Lots more could be said. They are both fiercely competitive at card and board games. They both are excellent cooks and bakers – they trained together. And for the record, Tante Ulla is one of my favourite aunts. To know her is to love her, as my family and friends who have met her will attest. Neither of them have plans to fly anymore, however they both still enjoy each other’s company over the phone on a regular basis.

Q :: Why was this image selected for Family for the photo challenge for November 25, 2011?
A :: It was a tough decision. There were at least nine other contenders altogether, and before I digress too far digging up more of them, here they are in no particular order:

 
More family reunions to be found here.

52 comments on “sisters”

  1. 25 Nov 2011 at 10:45 nuvofelt

    I couldn’t agree more. Lovely photograph

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  2. 25 Nov 2011 at 12:19 Brandon

    A wonderful photo and your explanatory Q&A is heartwarming. http://wp.me/pdJ7S-r8

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  3. 25 Nov 2011 at 13:07 MrTheKidd

    Before I read the under photo info, I looked and thought “they look like good friends”, turns out they are. Lovely photo

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    • 26 Nov 2011 at 22:59 pix & kardz

      thanks, yes indeed they are.
      although neither of them is planning to fly again, they continue enjoying their friendship via phone 🙂

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  4. 25 Nov 2011 at 13:38 Northern Narratives

    Beautiful photo.

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  5. 25 Nov 2011 at 14:38 Gracie Sam

    Beautiful photo, they look very happy like they are the best of friends. Great photo! 🙂

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  6. 25 Nov 2011 at 14:51 Brenda Spiller

    Thats a lovely photo 🙂

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  7. 25 Nov 2011 at 15:06 jakesprinter

    Very Lovely photo of happy sisters 🙂

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  8. 25 Nov 2011 at 15:33 Weekly Photo Challenge: Family | dadirridreaming

    […] poignant, birds, funny, gorgeous, formal, casual and inspirational […]

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  9. 25 Nov 2011 at 20:07 Mizz

    so sweettt

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  10. 25 Nov 2011 at 21:11 rutheh

    Excellent choice. And I love that you picked this one. Difficult to do but what an impact this image has on the viewer. Can feel the love.

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  11. 25 Nov 2011 at 22:16 Connie T

    I love your aunt’s pearls.

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  12. 25 Nov 2011 at 22:31 nelsonRN

    excellent choice! inspiring photo…

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  14. 26 Nov 2011 at 01:38 Rois

    Beautiful picture!

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  15. 26 Nov 2011 at 05:28 Nandini

    Wow, I love this line “two sisters who are friends” 🙂

    Lovely photo Chris 🙂

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  16. 26 Nov 2011 at 06:33 Just Ramblin' Pier

    Fabulous capture for the ‘family’ theme. : ) The history of these two is even more fabulous.

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  17. 26 Nov 2011 at 16:13 jmeyersforeman

    great photo, thanks for sharing it and a little of their story.

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  19. 27 Nov 2011 at 08:32 frizztext

    decades of memories …

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  20. 28 Nov 2011 at 07:06 atreegrowsinbklyn

    I like this picture very much. I have brothers; no sisters. Their faces make me ache for that kind of sisterhood. Thank you for sharing.

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    • 28 Nov 2011 at 23:19 pix & kardz

      i always thought it would be wonderful to have a sister, too.
      if it is any consolation, they also had their share of squabbles as kids, too.
      especially over board games.
      and the funny thing is that even nowadays my aunt always refers to my mom as her little sister – because she was always the shortest one growing up, and younger – even though both are well into their 80’s 🙂

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  21. 28 Nov 2011 at 20:20 thirdhandart

    Excellent photo. Wonderful entry. It sure makes me miss my sisters.

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    • 28 Nov 2011 at 23:21 pix & kardz

      thanks. it is one of my favourites of them.
      it must be wonderful to have sisters that one can miss.
      not that the missing is so wonderful, but having those that one misses speaks a great tribute to what a great relationship between sisters there can be.

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  22. 29 Nov 2011 at 09:22 Mike Hardisty

    Reminds me of an old song “Sisters”

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  24. 29 Nov 2011 at 22:17 the island traveler

    I love reading the “about” part of your mom and her sister. This is what a loving and supportive family is all about. I would to grow old one day and have the same glow and happiness like them when I’m around my siblings. There are an inspiration to me. Stay blessed and best wishes to you and your family. Thank you.

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  25. 30 Nov 2011 at 14:30 2e0mca

    Lovely shot – so many journeys in those eyes!

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  26. 4 Feb 2012 at 04:11 roughseasinthemed

    I think it’s a brilliant pic too, a great choice for any photo-challenge. Well-deserved pingbacks too 🙂

    Only child here so about the only thing I can relate to is the cooking/baking – and being competitive at cards and board games.

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    • 4 Aug 2012 at 18:32 pix & kardz

      oops – i never replied to this one. somehow missed it.
       
      i can’t really relate to having a sister either, although it appears to be a wonderful thing. and the cooking/baking somehow passed me by. but competition at cards and board games, that is most definitely me, too 😀

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