Amy Kenneley

A native Clevelander, Amy Kenneley writes about life in the city during her growing-up years. "I enjoy working with memories and creating an essay that, hopefully, will bring a smile or even a tear."

She also comments on current topics. "As the parade of life goes by, I imagine myself standing on the sidewalk making comments to someone next to me. Hopefully, the person next to me is you."

Amy Kenneley

She treasures: a loving husband, terrific children (and of course their superior choices in spouses) and wonderful grandsons to love. "Hugs to go around, friends to cherish, a healthy mixture of life's offerings-what blessings!"

Our condolences to Amy Kenneley and her family on the passing of her husband E. Michael Kenneley on January 5, 2012. "His booming laugh, good humor, and the solace of his presence among us" will be missed.

Where the Action is
Amy reflects on Memorial Day

'BEE' my Valentine
Amy remembers a special grade school Valentine

The Sandbank Piano and My Thwarted Musical Career
Amy wonders about abandoned pianos

She's making a List
Amy learns a Holiday lesson from Himself

Where's my babushka? by Amy Kenneley
Not a designer-labeled, expensive scarf

Real Heroes by Amy Kenneley
Lebron James is gone - Amy's take on the situation

Fortunate Child by Amy Kenneley
Amy welcomes a new treasured grandchild

Following Stars by Amy Kenneley
Who were those shepherds anyway?

Ollie Ollie In Free! by Amy Kenneley
Remembering Hide and Go Seek

Save our Libraries!
Library of My Dreams by Amy Kenneley

The First Snow of the Season
Amy remembers the sights, sounds and even taste

I've Got My Love (Letters) To Keep Me Warm
Amy finds some warm memories on a cold night

Girl Scout Cookie Capers
Amy says selling Girl Scout Cookies is a family affair

That Heavenly Choir
Amy and her choir create Christmas magic

Thanksgiving For The Birds
Listen to these Bluebirds of Happiness

Through Thick and Thin
Celebrating 50 years of marriage

Getting a Leg up on Fashion
During War Rationing

Waiting for Dad
Amy sees the kids - Growing, Growing, Gone

Amy and her Easter Bonnet
Casual Clothes for Easter?

Amy and her Dog Tags
School Days in 1951

Amy gets a code, er, cold
She needs Mom and some Vicks Vaporub

Standing on Hallowed Ground
We have to be there

Before HiFi, MTV or iPods
Amy recalls Your Hit Parade

All a BOARD
For the new standing airplane "seats"

Hands of a Man
For the men in your life

Riding the Streetcars
Amy and her Mom's first shopping trip downtown the first winter after the War

Come to the Manger
Amy Kenneley's display from Woolworth's till now

Did you have Character (or Slam) Books?
Amy Kenneley did

Remember your first Lipstick?
Amy Kenneley's adventure with Tangee

The 1953 Cleveland Directory
Amy Kenneley's virtual neighborhood tour

Plastic Curtains
A future sealed in plastic

Hanging Out Memories
Washing & Drying clothes

Mom the Invincible
Any stories sound familiar?

Oh, Oh, Oleo!
When the new "butter" made its debut

The Tax Stamp Cometh
Remember collecting these for school?

The Fine Art of Snow Angels
by Amy Kenneley

Secrets of Decorating Revealed
Holiday decorations and memories

The Best Thanksgiving Ever
A 1950 memory from Amy Kenneley

Rebelling at the Polls
Election Days past and present

The Last Wave
"Today hundreds of children did not turn to wave goodbye. One of them was yours. One of them was mine."

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