Tag Archives: Steamer Trunk

The Chest # writephoto

Posted on May 12, 2016 by vanbytheriver

They were never intended for our eyes. They were evidence. Family secrets. A life ruined. But there they were. The telltale photos. Glued onto yellowing pages. Hidden at the bottom of the chest. Beneath embroidered lace, sterling silver platters. Two leather-bound albums. … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Depression, Family, Mental Health, Writing Prompt | Tagged 1930's, Family Photo Album, Melancholy, Steamer Trunk, Sue Vincent's Photo Prompt, The Chest, The Great Depression | 72 Comments

The Steamer Trunk

Posted on November 12, 2014 by vanbytheriver

After the death of my father, there was very little from my childhood home that I really wanted. The piano I grew up with had already been given away to a small neighborhood church that my grandparents had supported. But … Continue reading →