Linda A. Lavid

Violet Ramsey died in her sleep surrounded by her remarkable collection of Barbie dolls. Miss Ramsey's career began as a Santa's helper on the 1960s hit, Queen for a Day . When the show was cancelled, Violet went on to teach women how to showcase items advertised on television. Her credits included Let's Make a Deal and The Price is Right. "It's all about standing straight, smiling, and caressing the product with hand flourishes."

A piece from long ago, painted over. What was I thinking?

Mr. Artie Csonka emigrated from Hungary in the 1950s. Upon arriving in New York City, he immediately went to a restaurant and ordered a Coca Cola. Much to his shock, it was the foulest drink he had ever tasted. After that disappointment, he became a traveling magician, The Hat Man, specializing in chapeaugraphy, where he would manipulate felt hats and portray immigrant characters. His most loved, Ziggy Datz, "from somevhere over dere."