Joe Bradley and the Zuckermans, Emily Isaacson and Charlie the Dog

Okay, okay-- I know, I don't update this photo blog as often as Emily does. I'm an ass. But, to be fair, we do have a lot more pictures of Emily's family than of mine. This may change next week, though, if my mother brings photos with her when she comes for Thanksgiving.

Anyway, this first picture is of my dad, Joe Bradley, with Ed Zuckerman and three of his kids in, like, 1986 or 1987, I would guess. We've got the three kids-- Matthew, Billy, and Andy (clockwise from the left), my dad, and Ed.



We also have a picture of Emily with my parents' dog, Charlie. When he's not busy doing lewd things to pillows and stuffed animals, Charlie enjoys ice cream and potato chips. So he's just one of the family, is what I'm trying to say.

Back to School

Gah. This blog has been taken over by Emily and her family. I'd better post something related to my family before I'm disowned.

By the way-- how can a woman who teaches more classes and more students than I do find the time to keep up with her blogging?

Anyway, here are two pictures for your Saturday viewing pleasure. One is a photo of my siblings, the Zuckerman kids, and me on Easter. In the front we have Matthew Zuckerman and Molly Bradley. Michael Zuckerman and Steve Bradley are in the middle. Billy Zuckerman and I are in the rear. This picture makes you wonder, doesn't it? Why are all of these kids wearing the same shoes, and would they take your children away from you today if you put them in Member's Only jackets?

The other photo, in honor of the beginning of the new school year, is my school picture from... I dunno... maybe third grade? As you can tell from both of these photos, I look good in a clip-on tie. I should wear those more often.


Hope those of you who structure your lives around "semesters" rather than "months" or "years" are off to a pleasant and productive start as you return to campus.

Tough Guys

This would be me with the neighborhood kids when I was in-- I'm guessing-- the second grade. I'm the goofy-looking kid in the back, wearing the red and white shirt; Billy Zuckerman is beside me. In the first row, left to right, are my brother Steve Bradley, Matthew Zuckerman, J.J. Nord (I think), and King Michael Zuckerman.

My parents were best friends with the Zuckerman parents for the six years we lived in California, and they've recently re-connected after being out of touch (with the exception of the occasional Christmas card) for several years.

I'm guessing this is around 1983 or 1984, which means I'm probably re-playing Rocky III or Return of the Jedi in my head as the picture is being taken.