August 12, 1971: Rearranging the Room, Nights Out in Miami, and Counting Down the Days
Send us a text It’s August 12, 1971, and my parents are writing from opposite sides of the world — my dad in Vietnam, my mom in Miami. In his letter, my dad tells her about rearranging his room, hanging her poster at the foot of his bed, and feeling the deep ache of homesickness after a night of drinking with friends. My mom’s letter is a window into her social life in Miami — lunches, pool time, nights out with friends, and even a trip to Foxy’s for a midnight breakfast. Both letters circle ...
It’s August 12, 1971, and my parents are writing from opposite sides of the world — my dad in Vietnam, my mom in Miami. In his letter, my dad tells her about rearranging his room, hanging her poster at the foot of his bed, and feeling the deep ache of homesickness after a night of drinking with friends. My mom’s letter is a window into her social life in Miami — lunches, pool time, nights out with friends, and even a trip to Foxy’s for a midnight breakfast. Both letters circle back to the same thing: counting down the days until they see each other again.
The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letters exchanged between Capt. Richard Allgood and Capt. Sarah Allgood during the Vietnam War. Photos of the original letters, family snapshots, and behind-the-scenes commentary are available for supporters.
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