Today, I’m looking back to 1955, when Gene and Bessie gave birth to their first daughter, Eugenia. It’s hard to believe; I’m 66 years old today, September 16.  Happy Birthday to me!

First of all, let’s talk about all my names.  My birth name is Eugenia, meaning well-born.  One must admire my Mom’s determination for her children, especially her daughters, to attend college.  My sister and I attended Catholic private girl college preparatory schools growing up in Philadelphia.
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