The Chezzy Chronicles

February 1964, Brooklyn New York. Rudy was home after 3 months exiled in Puerto Rico. It was a bitter- sweet return, not at all what he had expected, his girlfriend, Dora, had called to say she would be over soon

  In May 2016, I embarked on a “Walkabout” tour of a portion of the Northeastern US in order to visit relatives and friends I had not seen in way too long. Part of the justification for the trip was

After the disastrous attempt at a sexual encounter, Dora’s ardor cooled somewhat. She still enjoyed making out and cuddling with Rudy, but she never again went to Rudy’s home unaccompanied. Between Rudy’s job and Dora’s school, their time together had

Ahh, Dora. The girl who blindsided Rudy out of nowhere. Shortly after Rudy’s return in early August of 1963, he and his close group of friends began the tradition  of meeting at Jahn’s Ice cream parlor on Flatbush Avenue almost

August 1963 Flatbush Brooklyn NY Rudy was back in town. The Summer in Lansing MI had been an interesting time. Rudy had experienced his first kiss and his first heartbreak. Both with a girl named Mary, but not the same girl.

June 1963 a bright summer day in Michigan. A great day to head out to Lake Lansing Amusement park. Rudy and his cousin spent some time  in the rec hall, had some lunch and decided to stroll along the beach

Mary Alice Watson as portrayed by Madeline ZimaMary Alice Watson: In a manner of speaking, Mary was the catalyst that created Rudy. But we are getting ahead of ourselves here! Let’s step back and get some background before we jump