Ruth-Ellen Perlman's Page

Hi Ruth It's me again. I had a few minutes so I thought I would drop off a note.
Why no picture? I have so many memories of you and us. You taught me the longest word in the dictionary, playing at your house and in the backyard. I remember your mom, dad and brother Danny. I can picture your room and the secret garden in the back. I used to try to get everyone to do shows with me--i don't think i persuaded you. You were one of the smartest people I ever knew. Anyway, I'm living in East Meadow with my husband--he is an English teacher, pianist, singer, actor. We met doing Fiddler on the Roof at Hofstra . My daughter is a Bio teacher and we have a beautiful 15 month old grandson. My son is at Brooklyn Law. And I am a Chiropractor with a home office. My mom is my office manager--she lives 5 minutes away. My dad passed away when he was 56. I hope this gives you a little glimpse into my life. I'd love to hear about yours. My email is backdoc88@yahoo.com. Abby

Hi Ruth Sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner. Thanks for the phone number and email. I work today but I will try to email you tomorrow morning--I babysit for my delicious grandson Mondays and Fridays so it might be difficult to call then but I will definitely be in touch. Abby

I was so glad to hear from you Ruth. Since I'm very new to this site--how do I send you my email address privately. It says to go to "send a message" under your name but there is no such thing. Please let me know and I'll be glad to send you my email address. Abby

Hi Ruth I hope you remember me. We were best friends in elementary school and lived across the street from each other. I always wondered what happened to you. I have so many memories from those days. I was in touch with Karen Gang several years ago but we never got together. I also remember Debbie Kranz, Robert Farkas, Harold Schiff and many others. Hope you're doing well. I've never done anything like this before, I don't do facebook but this site intrigued me. Abby

Hi Ruth. Happy new year to you too. I will send you an email.
Ellen

Hi Ruth-Ellen - So nice to hear from you. I am fascinated with this site and hearing from, and hearing about, people from so long ago. It's a little weird, but reassuring to hear about our shared experiences.

Anyway, my sister and I moved out to California in 1970 when her husband transferred. A few years later, my mother sold her store, and settled in Santa Barbara, just north of LA, where she started a small cake baking biz. She sold her Viennese tortes so local restaurants. I had a clothing store for about 14 years, now my son has an art gallery, with some t-shirts - his and friends designs. http://berdhousegallery.com/index.html
Many years of retail - it's likeable work, kinda social and all.

Did you go to Jamaica High. I graduated from there in 1968. Where does your brother live? My sister Jeane and her family moved back east to DC. Her husband went to Georgetown law school - that's the DC connection, and they are grandparents. My kids are still in more formitive stages.

I remember your parents well. Your mother's concern for you and your brother, and your father playing handball with his buddies. Great to hear from you. Many regards, Jackie

BTW- how did you end up in Seattle? We were there (like everyone else) before an Alaskan cruise.

My husband went to med school at GW and our son graduated from there a few years ago. He started a laundry business for GW students "Soapy Joes", ran it for 3 years, then sold it. I understand that the east coast is so far from where you live and you would probably be happy if your son went to a school in Calif. I wouldn't allow my kids to apply to schools there for fear that they'd never go east again! Please say hi to Debby Moin. We kept in touch for a while.
Are you still in touch with Karen? She lives in NY and is an audiologist.