Here are Phyllis' three favorite nieces, from top to bottom: Yvette, Mel, April, taken in 1996 on a beach in Sandwich, MA, after both Mel and April graduated high school.

Mother's Day Weekend, May, 2001.

Here are two Wampanaug spirit dolls that Phyllis made and gave to me from her collection. I don't know what's up with the clothes, but I can never seem to get them on just right!

A closeup of the faces.

Here is a doll Phyllis made of the Anne Rice character Lestat, from Interview with the Vampire and most of the Vampire series. This is a combination of his original vampire days with the velvet cape and fur lining, and also his rock and roller days with the leather pants and boots.