Discovering My Identity Archives

Collage of eight photos from early 20th century, groups of people either dressed up for winter outings or wearing bathing costumes at waterfront.

For The Life of Me – The Backstory

October 15, 2022September 19, 2021 Pete Vanlaw

All the trials and tribulations that led up to the actual creation of “For the Life of Me”.

You May Have a Story to Tell

November 7, 2017November 6, 2017 Pete Vanlaw

Is yours hidden behind family secrets? For instance: 1. You were never raised a Jew, but only learned later in life. 2. Your heritage was hidden behind a wall of family secrets. 3. Maybe it was hidden behind your own denial, or both. 4. Or, … Read More

DADDY, DADDY, LOOK A RELATIVE!

September 14, 2022May 2, 2017 Pete Vanlaw

by Joan Durham I was five when I first met Ruth Herzog. It was at Rumplemeyer’s in New York City, a popular after theater restaurant known for its pastries and thick hot chocolate. With its stained glass windows and ice … Read More