My husband Carl was 16 ½ years older than I, born in 1907. He passed in 1992. Carl and I used to walk all over the place—we walked miles every day. I remember hiking up on the North Shore—there were no houses! My son tries to get me out walking now but I figure I’ve done enough!

I remember that coat well. It was fake fur but a luxury for me. I remember my father gave me the money to get it. I had it for so long!