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This handy topic-changer is one of aunt Mimi‘s favorite sayings, and also now the name of Briby’s beloved DP dinghy.
What is “So, anyway.”?
This Pennsyltucky hamlet is known for its namesake roadhouse tavern, and is the ancestral home of Damma’s country cousins, the Capwell clan.
What is Brackney, PA?
Our toughened up and slimmed down dad proposed to mom shortly after returning to Boston following his grueling time at this incongruously named military training center?
What is Paris Island?
This, the dress code for a most grand Harmer, Heimann, Keene Via Remolino New Year’s Eve affair, set the tone for a night to remember (or forget!).
What is Black Tie?
Mom’s sun sign of choice in men, strong, bold and confident.
What are Aries?
Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Patty spent the Summer of Love vibing out with NorCal flower children while living in this waterside Bay Area enclave, a tony and touristy town just a short ferry ride from the San Francisco Embarcadero.
What is Sausalito?
The Park Diner, a beloved Conklin Ave. greasy spoon, was more commonly referred to by Damma’s mother, "Gram" Jane Coby, as what?
What is “The Wonderful Waterfall”?
Mom & Dad’s first family car, this small, tan British roadster with red leather interior made up in style for what it lacked in space and reliability.
What is the MG?
This classic Dana Point Mexican restaurant was a Keene family favorite, even if we never could pronounce its name in proper Spanish?
What is Casa Maria?
Mom’s favorite genre of music, and her favorite music artist.
What are electronic / techno and Tiesto?
Damma’s father, James Francis Corby, mingled with future president Ronald Reagan while working in PR for this once thriving upstate NY camera company.
What is Ansco?
This classic, cozy Italian joint was a Kearse family favorite, famed for its square deep dish pizza, and garlic butter drenched Milanese steaks.
What is Cortese?
Mom & Dad’s wedding was held at this church, with a reception featuring a PB&J wedding cake, held afterward, in the back yard of mom’s childhood home, at this address?
What is St. Pat’s, and 78 Riverside Drive.
Mom joined in the fun on Marine Room Sundays to see these Laguna legend bands perform, one of which also played Chris & Margie’s wedding reception.
What are Jasso & Garcia and the Missles of October?
Mom’s cocktail of choice, ordered with what special instructions?
What is a margarita on the rocks, with just tequila and lime juice, with a lightly salted rim?
Damma’s mother, “Gram” Jane Corby’s New York State personalized license plates were these four letters, the initials of this, her famous moniker.
What is “JCSS, for Jane Corby Super Star”.
This summertime extravaganza, held at Otseningo Park, features hot air balloons, and celebrates an upstate New York staple sandwich.
What is Spiedie Fest?
This luxury sailing yacht, the puppyhood home to the famed Black Dog of Martha’s Vineyard, hosted mom & dad’s Honeymoon Cruise.
What is The Shenandoah?
Mom tricked Gram Corby into taking a ride on this Disneyland attraction by claiming that it was a slow, scenic train ride around the park.
What is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad?
Mom’s favorite keto-friendly salty snack, subbed in with salsa for tortilla chips?
What are chicharrones?
Damma’s legendary maternal uncle, famed for debauchery and hijinks, returned home to Bingo from a Florida road trip in a convertible, carrying as his only passenger, and riding shotgun, a dead shark.
Who is George Carr?
The “Pavilions” of the Southern Tier, this high end grocery store out by the mall is a Corby family favorite.
What is Wegman’s.
Dad’s meeting mom was prompted by asking what question, when he first met and flirted with Aunt Frani, at a Boston basketball game?
What is “Do you have a sister?”
This back road ramble was Dad’s preferred route to work at Beckman, in Brea, time permitting, in Jags Old and New.
What is Trabuco Canyon Road?
Mom’s favorite favorite "Florida song", written and performed by Al Stewart, Roger Rear's fellow alumnus of Wycliffe College, in Gloucestershire, England.
Who is Al Stewart?