1920 - Walter Schwartz

 I think this is Walter Schwartz, my grandmother's brother.  The propeller insignia on his collar is used by U.S. maritime to designate engineers or machinists.  On the back of the other picture in beautiful script was written "The Chief Engineer of the yacht 'New Jersey'.  A handsome man he is. July 1920, Atlantic City."


Took Indy to see the vet.   She has a lump on her side near her front leg.  She's had it for awhile but it seemed to be larger than when I first noticed it.  I bought her new 'clothes' to see the vet - a leash and collar.  I'd been meaning to get a set that I could leave in the car since Indy sometimes goes on my errands w/ me and her usual leash and collar are worn from all of the times I washed them to remove whatever stinky stuff she chose to roll in.  I also brought along her muzzle.  She growls at the vet and his assistants so the muzzle is a precaution that makes everyone feel more at ease.  The vet said w/o removing the lump he couldn't be certain but was pretty sure it was a benign fatty growth.  The lump isn't painful, Indy walks and runs w/o any impediment (a fact the rabbits under the deck can vouch to), and I have no interest in putting Indy through surgery so the whole visit was more for my peace of mind.  I treated Indy to a car wash and a short walk once we got home.