Monthly Archives: August 2014

Remembering Adeline (My Mom) – August 29, 1915- November 28, 1989

She was my first woman friend, the connection from conception, the Great Protector against germs and nightmares. She gave me piano lessons, and told me stories about granddad’s symphony life as easily as she orchestrated habits in the home, hot … Continue reading

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Playing Bingo…or Not

We haven’t actually played Bingo yet.  But we laughed hysterically about the two of us in our 70s planning to. It was on a Monday morning when both our weekends were fraught with aches, pains, gurgles and leaks; the aging … Continue reading

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A Place to Write…Or Just Be…

Imagine if you could, the perfect place to write or just be if money was no concern. I could easily get to my old stand-byes, near stately pine trees in Maine, or majestic mountains in New Hampshire. But, I’d want to go further away, maybe … Continue reading

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Inspiration…

Eighteen-year-old granddaughter Audrey is in the trainee program at the Joffrey Ballet School in NYC. She gives me hope, courage, and optimism to continue writing everyday! Her love for ballet and passion to dance began at seven-years-old when she started ballet … Continue reading

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Artist Friend Joyce Eide

Sad news! Joyce Eide, age 87, passed away on December 13, 2017 after a long illness. She was born on September 21, 1930. Rest in peace, my good friend. She leaves an afterglow of smiles for us. Let the memory … Continue reading

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All You Need…

and a castle…   and a dog…   and definitely…  

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This Car Climbed Mt. Washington

It’s more than just the “This Car Climbed Mount Washington” bumper sticker. It’s about a new experience at every turn, the most spectacular eight miles of driving in New Hampshire. Really, it is in retrospect! Mount Washington is the highest … Continue reading

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