FRIENDS FOR 49 YEARS
In July I went back to my hometown, Oil City, Pennsylvania, to visit family during the town's celebration called "Oil Heritage Week." It was amazing to see that finally things are changing for the better. The town had a brighter look and the downtown area was cleaned up and perked up. A big new addition was the art galleries and the artists studios in the old Transit Building. Thankfully the building has been preserved as a national historical site. It was built by J. D. Rockefeller during the oil boom days. It has been preserved, restored and is functioning nicely as an art space. Something beneficial to city.
Fran, my cousin, and I renewed our 49 year old continuing friendship with Miriam and had a great day exploring the festival area and the art spaces. One of the galleries had a wall for anyone to add art. Miriam took the opportunity to document our reunion and presence on the scene. Ah, nostalgia.