This has been an interesting weekend. I could use “emotional” to describe it, but somehow that adjective seems so over-used!
On Saturday, my friend Gay Morris and I drove to Bakersfield for the day. She wanted to put flowers on her mother’s grave, and asked if I would be interested in seeing where she grew up.… Read the rest
The escrow on Mother’s home will close in a few days. We are completing the task of emptying the house and garage. The void left by her loss continues, although each day the memories are sweeter, and the pain less harsh.… Read the rest
Mother passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, January 6, as she would have had it. Now, her family is in the beginning stages of a Life Without Mother. How much we appreciate the fact that we had her in our lives for so long.… Read the rest
Several months ago, my sister Susan was asked to participate in a fashion show luncheon event to benefit the San Joaquin River Parkway called “Parties for the Parkway.” This annual event, in its 11th year, features clothing that depicts the life, interests, and personalities of six women.… Read the rest
In early October, my mother and I returned from a memorable trip to the Great Lakes and Michigan. The last days of the trip were spent in the Saginaw Bay, Frankenmuth, and then Detroit. It was very cold and windy in Detroit; however, we enjoyed the bus tour and I was able to spend time in the museums (Mother was content to give it a pass).… Read the rest