decor – For the Love of Lorna

Lorna’s Decorative Style—Beads

Posted on February 29, 2020 | by Jay | 1 Comment

This game—the one I call What’s Different?—is one she plays often. “Hi, House!” Lorna’s voice rings out with a singsong, happy tone. She slips off her shoes and begins climbing the stairs of our townhouse. From the small entryway below I slide my bags inside the front door and then (more…)

Coming Home—Part 2

Posted on May 30, 2016 | by Jay

In our new living room at Cambridge Heights. [This historical timeline of Lorna’s life is continued from Coming Home—Part 1. The entire series begins in Childhood.] For only the second time in our entire married life we will leave one home behind and move to another. Thursday, February 26, 2004 Moving Day This (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…)

52 Bradwell Road

Posted on April 18, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

Callie in front of 52 Bradwell Road About three months after I met Lorna she and her family moved 80 miles from their home in Wembley, West London, to the city of Peterborough in Cambridgeshire. Part of the motivation for the move was spiritual, the family could be of help (more…)