May 24, 1941, I had no plans for this evening. Was taking a bath when Ed came up. He asked me to go to a show. We went to Hartford and saw Count Bernie Vici and his show and a picture “Redhead.” We stopped for ice cream and Ed brought me out a box full…
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In Honor and Memory of Stretch Part II
May 19, 1941, Even though I realized Stretch was dangerously ill, I didn’t think of him leaving us. He died this afternoon. Zosh and I stayed with Nat all evening trying to console her. She is being brave. I haven’t got much use for the army since this happened. They can’t be getting the right…
In Honor and Memory of “Stretch” Part I
Unfortunately, this was the start of the end. I am simply to sad to create suspense or to worry about spoilers. May 11, 1941, Nat was angry because Stretch didn’t come home. However, he’s sick in the hospital and can’t help that. Ed K. came up and gave me a driving lesson and we picked…
Happy Birthday, Babu!
I want you to know that your grandchildren are thinking of you heavily today. We miss you. I would tell you “Sto Lat” but you already made it. Thank you for sending Adam that song on his way to visit the cemetery today. A good reminder that we will: “See ya later alligator.” We all…
Restructuring
It’s such a relief to be back on this blog and to be working on this project. So where have I been since midway through last April? Many of my excuses are: life! I love my job and it keeps me busy. There are all the other regular things as well to keep me running….
Lost Communication
The anniversary is approaching and I am feeling a bit raw. I’m surprised at this. I keep reminding myself of the full life she lead, of how it was her time to go and of how it’s ok to feel sorrow but I can focus on those good, sweet memories as well. But I just…
Thankful to Be Back, and for Other Things
Hello. I have been away for so long. An explanation, really just a list of excuses, is forthcoming. The important part: I want back in! Of course, I don’t know if I can keep my word and keep posting on a regular basis. But I want back in!!! I decided to post a quick piece…
April A-Z: Divvying and Dreaming
This past March was tense and difficult. The 11th was Babu’s birthday but instead of her, we had a job. Adam’s uncle, Tony, came from Tennessee and helped to start the process of doling out things that were hers and now theirs. You can imagine how that can go. At some point one night during…
April A-Z: Absence
… This is having no reason to keep 480 packets of Polident. (We were unable to throw it out.) An empty room. (Filling with boxes to be sent. This one to Tennessee, this one just down the street.) 2:00 comes (routine, routine, routine) and there’s nothing to do. We have started to fill our time…
A-Z Challenge Theme Reveal!
Hello everyone. I have not been around these parts much lately. As I have been working on drafts of posts and going back through all stuff Babu and this blog, I have been feeling myself unwind and feel lighter. I need to get back to writing and here is my push! The April A-Z Challenge. …
Together
It has been a little over two months since Babu passed. It’s been hard, living here with all of her things, but not her. Husband and I have been finding moments of joy and some of bittersweetness. Her birthday is quickly rushing toward me. It is next month. It will be a really hard time…
Babu: 1918-2018
It is with an extremely heavy heart that I post this update. In fact, I’ve been avoiding it for two and a half weeks. We have lost Babu. She was a hundred and a half and she went peacefully and quickly. It’s been a hard holiday and long December. I’m in the process of healing…
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