Always In Our Hearts

Not A Kind Year

Hi gang. Sadly, we lost another dear friend this weekend. My cousin Eddie's wife, and our cousin-friend Gail. I'm not sure what to say about this year. It's really been something else. It's been filled with loss. Loss- one of the universal things we all share.  Nobody escapes it.

Gail made a difference in people's lives as a teacher and then as part of the team at Enabling Devices, creating assistive technology for people with disablities.  She made a difference in our lives just by being Gail....thoughtful, a smiler and a laugher, sincere, funny, starter of the Almond Joy tradition at the 4th, a dedicated wife and mother, and easy to be with.  Gail and Eddie and their son Nic - the three amigos. It must be especially hard for Eddie and Nic right now and I can only hope that our thoughts and prayers console them even just a little.

Eddie and Gail and Nic started coming up for vacations and visits several years ago. The NH gang really enjoyed getting to know this part of our NY family even better. We've had many good times. We will remember them often and smile when we think of Gail who is gone all too soon and too young. She will always be in our hearts, smiling brightly.

Even though loss is a part of life, knowing that doesn't make it any easier. We feel blessed to have had Gail, and the other people we've lost this year, in our lives. They've made it a much better ride.

Rest in peace Gail. I know you're in good hands.

All for now,

Hello Summer

In The Thick Of It

Just like that, we're in the thick of Summer. Right before the Solstice last night, Summer rolled on in. It was roasting yesterday.  We hit 100. Humidity was high which made it feel even hotter....and the pool still looks like dirty water after spending and arm and two legs on soft swim. Whatever.  We'll work on that today and whether it's clear or not, I will be in later because Gar-man just stuck his head back in the door and said 'it's worse than yesterday'.

To welcome the new season, some pictures from the apre wedding brunch on Sunday, that just say Summer to me.

Ah, the smell of salt air at Glo's house. Just a block away from the sand. How wonderful it is to live where we do.

The boys (or boy) of Summer. Way to connect Cayd!

A pretty Summer wedding bouquet.

ICE CREAM MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

One More Day to Enter

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As Summer Made Itself Known

It wasn't the heat that brought us down, but rather the loss of another friend. I know, I know....this year has not been kind. We say a sad farewell to our buddy Mike.  He had some health challenges in the last couple of months, and it just seemed like his body didn't have the strength to fight them.  Mike was  thoughtful- always had something to give you and was ready, willing and able to fix the stupid window on my car for the umpteenth time and whatever my Dad needed fixing on his stinkin' lincoln; he always had a nice word; he was Gar's buddy;he was an all around good egg. 

At least we know that he's now with our buddy Bob who we lost a couple of years ago. Mike was really great while Bob was fighting cancer. Always there. The way friends should be.

I'll see Mike (left) and Bob (right) together on my computer desktop everyday as my photo gallery moves through its pictures.  And, I will always remember Mike arriving to our 4th of July lobster bakes on his moped. That's the way he rolled. 

So long Mike, it's been great to know ya. Rest in peace.

Sunset Meadows

Mike's sunset at the meadows last night. Pretty send off.

Enjoy the day wherever you are.  It's all you've got!

Peace out,