Monthly Archives: June 2020

More Work; Getting Closer; Dinner!

“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!

“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!

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!

“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!

“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!

“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!

“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!

“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!

“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!

“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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