[QUOTE='SkinsFan]I agree!
In 1994, I bought a book, Maryland's Vanishing Lives, by John Sherwood (Johns Hopkins University Press). There was a piece on Vera in it, so, soon after I got the book, I took it over to White Sands and asked her to autograph her photograph in the book, which refers to her as "Empress of the White Sands." I went to the restaurant frequently just to see her and soak up the atmosphere and beauty of "Veraland". We've lost a very special lady.
If you ever come across a copy of the book in a used book store, I urge you to buy it.[/QUOTE]
I don't mean to engage in shameless commerce but, I have several copies of this book in my shop, if anyone is interested, pm me.
(I realize this is an old post, but I just came across it).
My best,
Joe