Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread

Good Morning Bloggers - I guess that I am one of those reader's who hasn't written much, I only heard about the site after the reunion. I posted a few notes but I think Susie is right, after a while there is a shyness factor that kicks in; that and the fact that the pictures and stuff are way intimidating...I am so not computer literate.
Anyway, I always enjoy peaking in. I guess that I am a few years younger than some of you, I went to St. John's with Karen Dritto, Maria Costaldo & Festina Guzzo.
I do have a clear memory of playing at Festina's house one day, I must have been about 8 or 9. Festina complained of a headache and she told her grandmother, who said a prayer & touched her forehead (sign of the cross, maybe) to ward of the mal' occhio. Boy was I impressed! It's funny how certain memories come back to you.

Another memory I have is of the 9th street YMCA dances. Seeing Joey Pinto's posts reminded me. I remember his band palying there and another, I think, that had Joey Orlando playing in it. Lots of fun, romantic drama and, of course, the drink of the day, Bali Hai!

Patsy - when I read your posts, I can hear your voice as clear as a bell.

Anthony - thanks for Joanann's phone number - she made it to my Mom's party...it was really great to see her.

Well, have a great day guys! Loretta