' Snapshots' of everyday life

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: March 5, 2002 | Copyright information

'Snapshots' of everyday life

Tuesday, March 5, 2002

An 82-year-old woman waits at a table. She pours two glasses of water, one for her and one for him. Then, she sits bac...

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