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Jan O'Kelley's avatar

As always, your writing took me back to the same memories. I could almost feel the gentle ocean breeze through my hair. I was there. I know of no other outdoor movies in Narragansett back then. Were you speaking of outside Adam's Store, across from Scarborough/Olivo's where I attended with all of my summer friends?

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Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Yes, indeed, the movies at Adams' store. Where the mosquitoes had a feast.

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shopkat's avatar

What a wonderful read to start the week off. I have amazing memories of Narragansett, Scarborough beach and Olivo's. We would actually hitch hike to the beach. What on earth were WE thinking??

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Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

We were safe. We trusted those who gave us the ride. And to those spectacular beaches.

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Edward Markward's avatar

Beautiful! What memories of those days of innocence and aching longing. Wonderfully captured, Ed.

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Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Thanks, Ed. Unrequited love. I met her years later. She was married. Oh well . . .

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Sheila Land's avatar

Cute kid! Wonderful Doctor! Super writer! “Happy Days”! 🥰

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Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Love you. Un grande abbraccio . . . big hug

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Pisano , Paul J.'s avatar

Ed,

With summers like and memories like that, it will always be an endless summer. Beautiful my friend.

Paul

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Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Thank you, Paul. It was my virgin summer, as were many more to follow. I majored in Virginity for quite a while.

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Mary Kilmartin's avatar

Reminds of the wonderful days spent at our beach house at Mt View. All my best memories come from those summers!

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Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Ain't nostalgia wonderful

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Leslie24's avatar

What a sweet end of summer read, Ed. Thanks for this one.

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Ed Iannuccilli's avatar

Thanks, Leslie.

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Dianne Savastano's avatar

So lovely Ed.

Following up on another Substack post - the 2025 pickled peppers are done. I told mom and dad that you would like some and they would love to share. I can be reached at dsavastano@healthassistcorp.com

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