1985 – For the Love of Lorna

The Case of the Mysterious Music

Posted on June 6, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

“I keep hearing music, Jay.” Lorna has a very puzzled look on her face. I pause to listen. But to my ears no music is audible. In fact, there is not an unusual sound of any kind. It is early October 1985. I have arrived home from work a few (more…)

A Well-Equipped Pioneer

Posted on May 19, 2015 | by Jay | 1 Comment

The bright rays of sunshine breaking through the gaps between the slats in the blinds indicate a clear sunny day awaits. I can hear the soft swoosh of the furnace blowing warm air into the room. It must be cold outside, I observe to myself as I slowly rouse from my slumber. (more…)

Homesick

Posted on May 15, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

Building a Kingdom Hall (not Hilliard) [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Honeymoon. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Sunday, October 13, 1985 A New Experience For Lorna this is a completely new experience. We are both excited. For me it is my second time sharing in this arrangement, (more…)

Ashland Avenue Apartment—Our First Home

Posted on May 9, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

Note the octagonal mirror, the curtains, chandelier, and even the flower decorations on top of the stereo! Lorna and I arrive from our honeymoon in England. In the late evening of September 15, 1985. Lorna walks into the living room through the door of our first home together. It is (more…)

Honeymoon

Posted on May 5, 2015 | by Jay | 1 Comment

Trafalgar Square; the National Gallery is the domed building on the left [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Our Wedding The entire series begins in Childhood.] Saturday, August 31, 1985 To London Lorna’s eyes are heavy. She lays her head on my shoulder, the soft swaying of the train lulling (more…)

Our Wedding

Posted on April 28, 2015 | by Jay | 4 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Back to America The entire series begins in Childhood.] Saturday, August 31, 1985 Preparation 9:30 a.m.—Lorna, Mum, and Beverley have been up for some time already. Much is being done to prepare for the day. Lorna’s dress has been arranged and is ready for (more…)

Back to America

Posted on April 25, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from America, At Last! The entire series begins in Childhood.] The brilliant fire-red rim of the sun is just beginning to peek over the faraway hills along the horizon. The car hums with a steady drone as we roll along this winding highway. The sky (more…)

America, At Last!

Posted on April 16, 2015 | by Jay | 6 Comments

[This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Engagement. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Sunday, March 3, 1985 Awakening The throaty roar interrupts Lorna’s early morning dream. As her mind slowly rouses itself back to consciousness the details began to coalesce. I’m in bed. But I’m not in my (more…)

Engagement

Posted on April 10, 2015 | by Jay | 1 Comment

Leicester Square, London [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Back to England. The entire series begins in Childhood.] Friday, February 15, 1985 Convergence Lorna rubs her hands near the wood stove at the center of the room. It’s so cold in here, she thinks to herself. But tomorrow (more…)

My Favorite Photos

Posted on March 4, 2015 | by Jay | 4 Comments

Let me start by saying that I am certainly not a great photographer. But early in our life together I went through a “spurt” of interest in photography. Time-wise this fascination with taking good pictures coincided with my first trips to England and my new relationship with Lorna. One afternoon (more…)