Monthly Archives: June 2020

Half The Year Is Gone, Good Riddens!

Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 by Paul

“No journey out of grief was straightforward. There would be good days and bad days.” – Jojo Moyes Sue’s father was a charter member of Old Ranch; his membership number was in the single digits.  We join before we retired … Continue reading →

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The Weak Begins; The Tired Stay in Bed!

Posted on Monday, June 29, 2020 by Paul

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” — Winnie the Pooh It was a few moons ago when Sue said, “Let’s take the boys to Alaska with us!” Well, we did.  The year was … Continue reading →

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Up Up And Away

Posted on Sunday, June 28, 2020 by Paul

“This is not goodbye, my darling, this is a thank you. Thank you for coming into my life and giving me joy.” — Nicholas Sparks Sue could talk me into anything.  I dislike heights, but wherever we went across the … Continue reading →

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Work & Fun, A Good Thing!

Posted on Saturday, June 27, 2020 by Paul

“Be the things you loved most about the people who are gone.” — Unknown Sue loved the babies and they loved her, it was magical.  BElow, we were babysitting Theo so Mom and Dad could get an afternoon off.  It … Continue reading →

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The Week Is Gone; Power Is On!

Posted on Friday, June 26, 2020 by Paul

Sue is in my heart, so she is always with me. Always! We loved doing new things, and the “All American Melodrama Theater” in Rainbow Harbor was one of our favorites.  We could boo, hiss, applaud, and cheer the actors … Continue reading →

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Power On; Power Off

Posted on Thursday, June 25, 2020 by Paul

“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” – Dr. Seuss I remember so well that all the years we took pictures at our dance clubs, Sue would go ahead of me and … Continue reading →

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Help! I Am Having A Mid-Week Crisis!

Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 by Paul

Though her smile is gone forever And her hand, I cannot touch I still have so many memories Of the one I loved so much. Her memory is now my keepsake Which with I’ll never part. God has her in … Continue reading →

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Two’s Day And All Is, Well?

Posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 by Paul

“Without you in my arms, I feel an emptiness in my soul. I find myself searching the crowds for your face – I know it’s an impossibility, but I cannot help myself.” =Nicholas Sparks We loved our “special events,” such … Continue reading →

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Today Is The Twenty-Tooth!

Posted on Monday, June 22, 2020 by Paul

“Be the things you loved most about the people who are gone.” — Unknown Together again at the Elks Lodge, ready for an evening of dancing and sharing with friends.  Father’s Day was tough without Sue, but through the love … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day 2020 Was Different!

Posted on Sunday, June 21, 2020 by Paul

“The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not ‘get over’ the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will heal, and you will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. … Continue reading →

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More Work; Getting Closer; Dinner!

Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2020 by Paul

“Those we love can never be more than a thought away, for as long as there’s a memory they live in our hearts to stay.” We were members of museums everywhere, and one of our favorites was The Bowers in … Continue reading →

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Hi Ho Hi Ho, It’s Off To Work I Go!

Posted on Friday, June 19, 2020 by Paul

“The fact that something has happened to a million other people diminishes neither grief nor joy.” – Author Unkown We used to go to the Farmer’s Market in LA every two months because of the French restaurant, Monsieur Marcel.  We … Continue reading →

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8,000 Steps And I Did Not Leave The House!

Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2020 by Paul

There are things that we don’t want to happen but have to accept, things we don’t want to know but have to learn, and people we can’t live without but have to let go. ~ Author Unknown We had so … Continue reading →

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What A Day This Has Been!

Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 by Paul

“No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.” – C. S. Elliot It has been seventeen weeks since my bride departed, and every day does not get better, just different.  Today I went through the garage attempting … Continue reading →

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I Hate Wiring!

Posted on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 by Paul

“Sometimes, only one person is missing, and the whole world seems depopulated.” Sue was a very intelligent lady and could hold her own on any level.  Below she engaged the Master of the Lane Victory before we set sail for … Continue reading →

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The Week Begins With Work!

Posted on Monday, June 15, 2020 by Paul

“No matter how bad your heart is broken, the world doesn’t stop for your grief.” Many times we would jump in the car and go on “vacation,” taking two or three days and just drive.  On our first journey Sue … Continue reading →

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Busy Is As Busy Does!

Posted on Sunday, June 14, 2020 by Paul

“Grief is not a disorder, a disease, or a sign of weakness. It is an emotional, physical, and spiritual necessity, the price you pay for love. The only cure for grief is to grieve.” – Earl Grollman Early in our marriage, … Continue reading →

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Off And Running!

Posted on Saturday, June 13, 2020 by Paul

“We do not have to rely on memories to recapture the spirit of those we have loved and lost – they live within our souls in some perfect sanctuary which even death cannot destroy.” – Nan Witcomb We traveled and … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Is Almost Here!

Posted on Friday, June 12, 2020 by Paul

“We get no choice. If we love, we grieve.” – Thomas Lynch With Sue, every Hour was a happy hour. Her view of the world and people was always so positive. She brought sunlight into the darkness. Never anything terrible … Continue reading →

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Thursday And We Be Pouring Concrete!

Posted on Thursday, June 11, 2020 by Paul

“Everything that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace with that, and all will be well.” – Buddhist saying We danced here, and we danced there; we danced everywhere!  For years we went to “The Senior’s Prom,” which … Continue reading →

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