tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41576266989534958212024-03-13T09:18:49.813-04:00 Ms GrayseaA Window on our Cape Cod World.....
MsGrayseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09904170938207154612noreply@blogger.comBlogger963125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157626698953495821.post-40350805434362170862019-10-07T20:24:00.002-04:002019-10-07T20:24:17.163-04:00The Composition of GriefThe days pass, this week would have seen my sister, Margaret turn 72. <br />
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Today grief is knots, loose threads, lumps and bumps, unfinished sentences, thoughts and tears. <br />
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Mostly, I am in a daze.<br />
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Music, nature and the love around me, soothes my soul.<br />
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This is all many times harder for my sweet nieces...….and for my brother's wife......time is not making it easier.MsGrayseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09904170938207154612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157626698953495821.post-26381807794136847462019-09-09T11:22:00.002-04:002019-09-09T11:22:36.268-04:004.5 Months - Then there were 5.When I last wrote in mid-April, the greatest fear I noted, was that Ev's acute myeloid leukemia could come roaring back and take him from us. The call came Friday, May 24, "Come as soon as you can, Ev is in critical condition, back in the hospital." Within 4 hours, I was in the air to Baltimore. Sister-in-law, Jenni met me and we were off to Johns Hopkins. Ev's eyes opened briefly, seeming to acknowledge my presence, we sat by his side for a day and a half, and he left us on Sunday, May 26 at 1 pm. The first of the Morse siblings was gone!<br />
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<i>Everett Abraham Morse III, of
Baltimore MD, passed away at Johns Hopkins Hospital, on Sunday, May
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<i>DOB: January 4, 1951</i></div>
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<i>Place of Birth: Hanover,
Massachusetts, son of the late Everett A. Morse and Eleanor B.
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<i>Graduate of Hanover High School,
Hanover, MA 1968.</i></div>
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<i>A graduate of The Thompson School at
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<i>and The University of Maryland at
College Park in Horticulture.
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<i>Veteran USAF 1971-1974
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<i>Husband of Jennifer B. Morse, father of
Martin E. Morse</i></div>
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<i>of Baltimore</i></div>
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<i> Besides his wife and son, Everett is
survived by sisters and brothers: Marcia L. Morse of Sagamore</i></div>
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<i> Beach, MA, Susan K. Wienczkowski, of
Lafayette, CO, Margaret E. Anglin, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Martin
I. Morse (Karen)of Savoy, IL, Eleanor M. Haskell (Stephen) of
Poulsbo, WA, and Samuel A. Morse (Trish) of Cohasset, MA ,and, many
beloved nieces, nephews, and friends.</i></div>
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<i>Everett worked in the building supply
business most recently with Colonial Sash and Door in Frederick, MD,
and Aeroseal Corp in Jessup, MD</i></div>
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<i>An avid lover of, hiking, and nature,
Everett was often found on the trails of Patapsco State Park with his
son, Martin and his beloved dog, Tiger. He took immense pleasure in
baking and cooking for his family and friends, and fostered many a
treasured friendship with gifts of his delicious breads, soups and
cookies, pies, etc. Gardening, woodworking, and reading, as well as,
travel to many beautiful places throughout the US, brought Everett
great pleasure.
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<i>Ev's frequent trips “home” to MA
and Cape Cod to visit family, meant walks on Lighthouse Beach in
Chatham, and along the Cape Cod Canal, and making beautiful seafood
meals with sisters and brothers, leaving them with wonderful
memories and stories told with his wickedly- wry sense of humor.
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On Thursday, June 6, we held a memorial gathering, and I stayed to be with Jenni and son, Martin, until June 12. It was a terrible feeling to leave them, but home I came to begin healing, and pick up my life.<br />
During my time in Baltimore, the family learned that my sister, Margaret, had fallen and was in hospital with a fractured pelvis. Subsequently, she moved to a rehab facility and was slowly and painfully, making a recovery, with her dear daughters by her side. While undergoing rehab for her injury, it was decided that Margaret should have an MRI to explore why she fell, and to look at progress of her MS. After an interminable wait for results, on Friday June 14, I received a phone call to say the MRI had revealed that Margaret had Stage 4 lung cancer which had metastasized to her brain, liver and spine. This explained why the frequent falls were occurring, but it also presented a very grave diagnosis. Our courageous, beautiful sister, had very little time left. As she did everything in her life, Margaret, faced this all with grace and dignity, with her daughters and son around her. We quickly pulled together a reunion of the siblings and spent some very meaningful time with Margaret in early August. There was our usual strong love, laughter, sharing of stories, and poignant moments threaded through this precious time, to sustain us through this painful time of loss.. Our youngest brother, Sam, and his wife, Trish, were able to visit, as well.<br />
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Love prevails here, even as it feels like deep grief, we move forward, carrying all that Ev and Margaret stood for in our hearts always. Brothers, Marty and Sam, and sisters Susan (Bebo) and Eleanor. Our close contact throughout all this time, has saved me, over and over. I love you all so much. Many cousins, friends and neighbors have been so very kind and thoughtful, too. <br />
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I am deeply grateful for the help of my immediate family, and the generosity extended to me, to make it possible to be with Ev and family, and especially to my brother-in-law, Stephen Haskell and sister-in-law, Trish. Your immediate help, love and caring sustained me in so many ways. <br />
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MsGrayseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09904170938207154612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157626698953495821.post-51440948263809099862019-04-10T16:37:00.003-04:002019-04-10T16:46:12.451-04:00The SunI do admit, first off, that 4 days of cold, dark and sometimes rainy days, befitted my mood this week! Just now some rays of sun have broken through, and I physically felt the uplifting effects with sheer gratitude.<br />
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I have just come back from a second 2+ weeks of time spent with my brother, Ev and his wife in Baltimore. This second trip brought me home with new hope that we may see the possibility of remission Acute Myeloid Leukemia is a force to be reckoned with, and we are so blessed to have an amazing team at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Research Center in out corner. Currently, Ev is stronger than he has been in awhile. He has continued on chemo, while receiving many infusions of platelets and red blood cells to keep him strong enough to endure what lies ahead. Monday saw the beginning of a 28 day protocol of 2 chemos and infusions. This will be followed up, hopefully, by radiation, and culminate in a bone marrow transplant. Ev is now able to drive himself to and from the hospital, which is a great relief for wife, Jenni. My time was spent helping with driving, cooking, shopping, and just general support to keep their lives afloat during this tense time. At any given moment the leukemia could blast its way through the effects of the treatment and end the progress. So far, so good. We are bolstered everyday by the amazing support, and love from friends and family, and most of all, by Ev's ability to remain very positive, that this will all work, to bring him into a full and vibrant life ahead.<br />
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Meanwhile, it was lovely to be south of here where Spring was bursting forth with green leaves and cherry blossoms! <br />
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Ev's, Ms Lucy caught in a yawn!</div>
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A lovely sweater was being knit during my visit....mohair.</div>
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Coming home to the brownness of Winter still clinging, added to the doldrums and sadness of leaving Ev, but I came home to loving arms and lots of purring. My beloved LM was waiting at the airport for me to fall in to his longed-for arms, and he delivered me safely home to my waiting Jason, Alison and Teddy!! I missed them all so much.<br />
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Baked scrod perfection</div>
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Fried clams and sea scallops. Dreamy!</div>
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….and when I finally got into bed, this darling boy was waiting to cuddle his Nana. Sweetness!<br />
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Taking a walk through our garden, looking closely, I can see the earth bringing the promise of great beauty. On Ev's last visit here in June of 2018, he brought, from his amazing garden, a lilac sapling, and a large tree peony, already living in his rich mulch, and I was thrilled to see them with new life this week. Renewal!!<br />
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Teddy is having a great 4th grade, and is reveling in being chosen to sing a solo and portray Aladdin in a coming All Star Revue event. We are busy with voice lessons and rehearsals for the next 2 months.<br />
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The sun is now intermittent, as will be emotions in the coming months, and we hold strong to our underpinnings from nature and faith to buoy us on the journey.<br />
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Scatter love and smiles as you go!!💚<br />
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<br />MsGrayseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09904170938207154612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157626698953495821.post-62864232867457797002019-02-07T16:02:00.002-05:002019-02-07T16:05:49.488-05:00Falling off the GridTwo weeks ago, Baltimore, MD called me to the bedside of my beloved brother, Everett. He is gravely ill with 3 forms of blood cancer. A combination so rare that treatment possibilities are almost unknown. Johns Hopkins Weinberg Pavillion is treating him with a combination of aggressive chemos, to be followed, hopefully by a bone marrow transplant. I am here with his wife, Jenni, and son, Martin, and we are holding down the fort, as their life has been thrown into a completely new form. <br />
Ev will be remaining in the hospital through the completion of treatment. His treatment falls within a a clinical trial which, I believe was pioneered at Sloan Kettering in NY. It is a last ditch effort. Each day finds Jenni and I driving almost a half hour into downtown Baltimore, and checking in to the hospital, where we have to wear masks, at all times. Johns Hopkins is an amazing institution and surely on the cutting edge of cancer treatment and many other diseases, as well. We stay with Ev for a few hours, then leave to pick up the pieces of our souls. This will be a day to day process.<br />
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Meanwhile, back at their house, I have been cooking and helping Jenni to get some life things in order. We manage to keep our spirits up, but, of course, there are breakdowns into tears. My free tie is spent notifying the rest of the family and siblings of progress. My siblings are the world to me, and I am homesick for them all right now!<br />
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So that is where I am, I miss my family back on Cape Cod so much....going home for a short time next week, but will come back.<br />
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Love and peace and extra hugs to family at this time. MsGrayseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09904170938207154612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157626698953495821.post-83452695759474259782019-01-26T09:53:00.003-05:002019-01-26T09:54:47.462-05:00Birthday Wishes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Celebrating the birthday of my LOVE, aka LM, today. Wow, could I have ever imagined, that life would bring me the love of such a wonderful man?? I doubt it!!!</div>
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The day has begun with his favorite strawberry shortcake scones!</div>
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Soon, we are off to visit a farmers market, purportedly to find the best homemade rye bread anywhere. After that we will visit Crabapples in Falmouth to acquire a quart of fish chowder.</div>
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Peace! 💙MsGrayseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09904170938207154612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157626698953495821.post-50311618434959842102019-01-23T14:21:00.003-05:002019-01-28T15:57:35.778-05:00Finding WarmthCape Cod and much of the northeast area have been gripped in a deep freeze for a few days, and it is a great relief this morning to see brilliant red skies welcome the day. Temps are going up! We have all come through fine with no frozen pipes, and I am most grateful for only having to take a few quick trips out each day, and having a warm home and my humidifier to get me through.<br />
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Just before Christmas, my grandson, Marshall (son of oldest daughter, Anne, and her late husband, David), married his beautiful and sweet, fiancée, Paige, on the beach at Anne's home on Eleuthera, in the Bahamas. Thought I would share a few photos to at least give you all the illusion of being in warmth. They had a very intimate ceremony on my very favorite beach, Coco di Mama, near Governor's Harbour. <br />
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Happy New Year 2019 to everyone. LM and I spent the past weekend talking about this blog's namesake, our dear departed, Ms G, and we began a long trip down memory lane, trying to remember just how Ms Graysea came to live with him so many years ago. From the time I began a relationship with LM in 2007, Ms G had been to his house to stay while I took trips, etc., and it was very obvious they had a very strong bond. <br />
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For some crazy reason, we had to know the date of her permanent move, and, knew the only place it could be was here in these years of writing. Hours passed, and finally, we found it....July of 2009, was when she moved from my then home in Chatham to live with her darling LM, in Harwich. His house, and my second home, is not the same without her.<br />
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Since shortly after she died in September 2017, we have had Ms G's ashes placed out of our sight. With her death having come the week before the very sudden death of my dear, dear son-in-law, David, in FL, the grief was all too much. We have debated about the ashes, and for now our only solution, is to place the little box, with a small amber cat sculpture atop, on the mantle in LM's living room. Said, mantle was crowded (read cluttered) with 12 Staffordshire coffee mugs adorned with fish (of course), AND, each one was filled with dozens of fishing lures and hooks. In between said mugs, were cards and a LOT of other fishing memorabilia. The day we decided this location for the ashes, LM cleaned off the mantle, and also the adjacent bookcase, and we made room for MS G. It looks nice and the fish print above is also moved, and replaced with a beautiful pastoral oil painting. I will get a new photo this week. We have made major progress in our grief, and are thinking of a new furry friend.....maybe.<br />
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Meanwhile back at my other home with Jason, Alison and Teddy, we have, nearly 2 years old, Bosley and Betty, and they are quite the dynamic duo. LM and I have decided the blog name should remain the same, in loyalty to our sweet girl. This all sounds a bit much, but at our age, we are giving ourselves the right to be cat and grandchildren sappy. </div>
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Betty is very attached to Alison and Teddy and Boz to me. He is almost always where I am, and loves to cuddle. His addiction to hair elastics is crazy, and he is always opening drawers or coming to the back of my chair to try taking one right off my head! </div>
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Catching up a bit with a few photos from Christmas. We hosted a lot of family - mine and LM's- here on Christmas Eve day. Alison and I did all the cooking and really enjoyed having everyone together.</div>
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Before this current arctic blast we are having here, LM went shellfishing with a friend, and brought home some fantastic oysters. We transformed them to Oysters Rockefeller and they were swoon-worthy. We kept reminding ourselves how fortunate we are to have such perfect food so available. </div>
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This feast was accompanied by some chowder, made from quahogs, also harvested with the oysters. Perfection for us Cape Codders.</div>
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A whole lot of life, profound sadness and feeling of loss for the victims in Pittsburgh, wild and unusual storms with tornadoes, crazy cat stuff, and catching up with friends, is going on here!</div>
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Grasping for some hope and relief, and amidst deep reflection, the need for the light, love and joy we felt on our trip needs to be re-lit......so here we go with more photos. </div>
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Bright beauty welcomed us as we arrived at my sister, Margaret's lovely home</div>
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in Waterloo, Ontario. The city is booming, the new light rail system has come a long way, and the streets were abuzz with campus life. </div>
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Margaret treated us to a lovely dinner out with both her girls and their partners, at the trendy new <a href="http://proofwaterloo.com/">Proof Kitchen and Lounge</a>, just around the corner from her house, in the beautiful new Delta Hotel. Every plate served was a work of art, but I think this salad was especially lovely with all its colors!</div>
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LM and I enjoyed my favorite Fall wine, this beautiful Niagara Gewurztraminer.</div>
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This photo of Margaret and I made me laugh out loud...I am my Dad and she, our Mum. Always so happy to be together.</div>
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I love this close-up....the face of joy, resilience, creativity and love.</div>
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The Proof's ceiling and lighting were so interesting!</div>
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Ellie and Andrea - oh, what a joy to be with everyone!!</div>
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Andrea enjoyed a wonderful veggie burger and duckfat fries!</div>
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We really had a perfect evening and conversation.<br />
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Prior to our visit, Margaret and I had been discussing all the things she wanted to do, among them, shoe shopping! MS-related walking difficulties mean that M needs to choose shoes carefully, they need to slide along a floor easily, and be open to allow her feet to breathe, and they must have some essence of style, of course!! Off we went to Walking on A Cloud shoe store, and, with the help of the dedicated, intuitive and attentive, Jim, Margaret has two new pairs of shoes, and I have some, too. THANK YOU, Margaret!</div>
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My feet are very difficult to fit, and my recent metatarsal breaks have not made it any easier. These Reikers are truly like walking on a cloud! Cute, too!</div>
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One of our days was spent visiting Ellie and Andrea in their beautiful new home!</div>
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We were so excited to be there, and amidst the greetings, etc, I neglected to take a photo of the outside! It is a mid-century modern red brick duplex in an old part of Kitchener, Ontario. This house was constructed with true old-time craftsmanship, and in Ellie and Andrea's creative hands, has quickly become a welcoming and warm home for them, and their darling, Chico (kitty). Everywhere you turn, is a reflection of their love, artistic talents and happiness!</div>
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These Chessie cat photos were treasures from my Mum's house, and look so perfectly at home.</div>
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Andrea and Ellie have lots of children in their lives, and I loved how a wall in the guest room is adorned with a collection of art gifts!</div>
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We were treated to a lovely array of delicious snacks, and thoroughly enjoyed the bright and beautiful living room.</div>
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Heading to the second floor, the wall features portraits done of each other by Ellie and Andrea. </div>
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Of course, a Kliban cat calendar hangs on the kitchen wall!</div>
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The lovely Chico, gazing at cat whisperer, LM</div>
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Margaret admiring the kitchen decorating!</div>
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One of Margaret's beautiful quilts in the master bedroom.</div>
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Chico assessing LM's trustworthiness!</div>
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She hopped up to a table right at the end of LM's reach...see the ears!<br />
It was a great visit. Sadly, Ellie was off to work, but the rest of us joined Andrea for a delicious dinner at an authentic Oktoberfest Hall. No photos, alas, it was too dark, but we had fun and more delicious food.</div>
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Another day, we were visited by Margaret's next door neighbor, Suzanne, and her elegant and friendly cat, Jazzy. What a beautiful creature. He comes right in, makes himself at home, and we fell in love.</div>
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Saturday morning we visited the St. Jacob's Farmer's Market. It is a huge place with acres of shopping, outside and inside. The apple fritters and beautiful fruits and veggies were wonderful.</div>
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A wall at "The Crazy Canuck" restaurant.....we had a late breakfast and visit to an antique mall with Margaret. License plates from all the Provinces.</div>
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A Sarah Fielke pattern.</div>
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One evening, Margaret's quilting group, The Sew and Sews, met with us and Lou got to meet this TINY Pomeranian, Priscilla, owned by one of the members! </div>
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Lou took this photo of me wearing one of the forget-me-not necklaces I brought to commemorate, Margaret's late husband Jerry. We were very grateful to be able to attend a little memorial service for Jerry while visiting. He was a wonderful husband and father, and we shared so many happy times. We miss him very much. </div>
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Cape Vincent is a sweet little town with old brick homes and shady streets.....pretty flowers greeted us as we pulled first in line to get on the ferry, but first, a quick visit to the visitors center, the building in back with the flags.</div>
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We have such fun going to Canada this way, and riding the little ferries. The day had become gloriously warm, with no wind, so unlike similar rough crossings, we were in for a smooth and beautiful trip.</div>
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We reached the Wolfe Island tiny customs dock in about 15 minutes, and breezed through after showing out passports. In another 15 minutes we were in the tiny village of Wolfe Island, stopped in the great bakery for LM to acquire a coffee and a snack, then got in line to board the huge car ferry for Kingston, Ontario. There are no photos because we pulled the car on board, were parked in a sunny spot near the front, and almost immediately fell asleep. We woke up when the ship docked. The night before and early morning rainy drive began to catch up with us. </div>
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Our lodgings, The Fox Motor Inn - Napanee Ontario. Such a pretty very old town, filled with lovely old homes, parks and a seeming to be thriving economy. </div>
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It was about 3:30 pm when we found ourselves in this very comfy and clean room, and the temptation to collapse into sleep was only overridden by the fact that we were beyond hungry, having not stopped for lunch. </div>
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The motel office highly recommended we head to The Waterfront for lunch. The day could not have been more perfect to dine outside, under a beautiful canopy of trees, along the banks of the Napanee River. We were warmly greeted and felt like we were in a charming French Cafe. Lunch was beautifully served, and we ate with relish. Boats pulled up to the dock beside us and others came in to dine, although it was really quiet and peaceful, the lunch crowd having departed.</div>
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After lunch (dinner) we took a little drive around town and visited several of the interesting parks that line the river, then suddenly decided we MUST get back to the motel. Our room was in a quiet two-story outbuilding, and, carrying our little overnight bags we made our way to the door to the stairs, got just inside, stairs looming down at us, and started laughing so hard, as there seemed no way we could walk up....I was 'round the bend exhausted and, that became contagious to LM....we ended up in each other's arms laughing so hard and the next thing we knew, we were sitting on the bottom step trying to get a handle on the fact that we had to get up and conquer the steps.....up we went, LM dragging me by my shirt, all the while, in torrents of hysterical laughing. It took two of us to figure out the door key card, and within seconds, we were in the room, clothes dropped on the floor, and asleep at 5 pm.....14 hours later we decided it was time to get up and hit the road, and we did just that after a little breakfast served at the motel coffee room. We love being on road trips together.......to be continued!!MsGrayseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09904170938207154612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157626698953495821.post-13147312710040324132018-10-09T14:08:00.002-04:002018-10-09T14:08:26.053-04:00Canada Trip - First Leg - Home to Napanee, OntarioLet the adventures begin!!! But not before a very bizarre evening unfolded. All plans in place, car packed, we were in bed at 7:45 pm, my alarm set for 2:30 am, or so. LM went off to sleep in a flash, despite the very heavy damp air, no matter what I tried, sleep escaped. It became a struggle that was never to resolve. About 10:30 I began to hear noises outside, in the usually stone-still neighborhood. Hmmmm, maybe the neighbors has just come home, no that wasn't it, the sound of someone digging with a shovel, was my best guess, and it kept coming, the sound closer and rhythmic. Do I wake up Lou? no.....he has such a long drive ahead in the morning and it is expected to be in the heavy rain descending on us from the remnants of Hurricane Florence. So, I got up and walked out to the dining room, pulled the curtain aside to peek out at the neighbors house. By this time I am quite certain the odd/crazy neighbor, has killed his wife and is preparing a grave to destroy the evidence. Pushing the curtain closed, and cuing my brain to calm down and be rational, I got back in bed.....the noise continued, lights going on and off outside, etc. 10 minutes passed, and I got up again to look. Still seeing nothing, while the noises seemed close enough to shake the house. Back I went and woke LM. He jumped up with a startle and listened to my tale of murder, etc. He picked up his flashlight and made his way to the kitchen, back in to the living room, hearing the noises, listening by the chimney, and THEN, rushes to the backdoor and out on the terrace, exclaiming, "I know what it is." He looks up and starts laughing loudly. There, on the roof, over the kitchen, were his son John and girlfriend, Abby, working diligently on laying down and securing, a HUGE tarp. They knew with the hurricane rains coming, that Dad's old leaky roof, had to be secured. We all erupted into gales of laughter that continued on and on while they finished their mission. Around midnight, they left, after being profusely thanked, and we tried to go back to sleep. LM was successful but I ended up on the couch reading until it was time to leave. As planned we were in the car and backing out of the driveway, when the first of the rain began. It was to haunt us for about 4 hours!!<br />
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Looking west from the lock. The fog sitting in the hills was very beautiful. </div>
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The trip will evolve into a series here, as time permits, and meanwhile, I wish everyone peace, joy and love as we enjoy a lovely summery Fall day here on Cape Cod. </div>
MsGrayseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09904170938207154612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157626698953495821.post-80505989208432612512018-09-17T18:46:00.001-04:002018-09-17T18:46:44.062-04:00Let's Try This Again - The car is just about packed up, we (LM et moi) are going to try to get a few hours sleep, and the road will be ours by 3 am tomorrow! Canada, here we come, FINALLY! My sister, Margaret, and daughters await us in Waterloo.<br />
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I am going to make every effort to chronicle our trip here, as it is the easiest way to make sure all the friends and family can come along. <br />
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Bosley did his best to help with packing, or should I say interfered with the process. He was running back and forth in my bedroom, rooting and rolling in each bag, in between jumping to the top of my headboard and digging in with his claws. Here he asks, "who me? I am not doing anything wrong."<br />
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I left Boz with a big kiss and snuggle this morning. He is such a wonderful furry friend.<br />
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We are taking our favorite route to, crossing in to Canada at Cape Vincent, NY and taking the tiny ferry to Wolfe Island, then another ferry to Kingston, Ontario. We have the remnants of hurricane Florence heading up to NE , but I think we will make it out of town before she hits.<br />
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Be back tomorrow from Napanee, Ontario, our stopover place for the first night. Meanwhile, here are a few recent photos....<br />
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A drive around our local cranberry bog country (Wareham, MA) last Sunday. Thought these two photos capture the colors of the area perfectly. The little building is adjacent to a bog and is a utility shed. The plants below are Joe Pye weed and bloom profusely in low-lying areas here in the Fall. They become VERY tall.<br />
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Peace, Love and Joy to all!!MsGrayseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09904170938207154612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157626698953495821.post-39011707020328265002018-06-19T16:40:00.000-04:002018-06-19T16:40:57.583-04:00CHANGEWe were to launch for Canada with Teddy on Thursday, but as life does, all plans have been canceled. My sister and family in Ontario, are instead, sitting in vigil with the last of her husband's breaths. Alzheimer's Disease is making its final claim on their beloved Jerry's life. The end of what has seemed an interminable path. <br />
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At the same time Jerry's decline hastened, my LM (partner) became quite sick due to a serious infection, topped off with a particularly virulent cold, and a neck and shoulder pain situation. We would not have been able to make the trip anyway! We are all very sad, for so many reasons, and Teddy is let down, yet so sweet and compassionate for Aunt Margaret and family, as well as LM.<br />
This morning, Teddy and his Mom are on the way to a great amusement park in NH, as a consolation. Excitement was abounding as they headed off.....a beautiful example of how the human spirit rebounds.<br />
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There is a huge vacuum in my heart, that could only be filled with a visit with my sister (any of them for that matter), and especially now as Margaret faces this loss that has been coming for 8 years, yet just as painful. I am busying myself with keeping all the family aware of news, and taking care of some medical things today.<br />
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Peace to all this day and may there be a resolution for the immigrant children....heartbreaking!<br />
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This school year, Teddy was chosen to participate in an All Star Revue of Broadway plays. He LOVES drama, so this was a perfect fit......he rehearsed tirelessly at home and at all the scheduled rehearsals, without one word of complaint. Int he evening and the early morning at home, he could be heard outside practicing his lines, and singing his songs while swinging away.....his favorite past time.<br />
The performances were had on May 19 and 20th and we were so proud to attend. This first scene is from "Once upon this Island, Jr" in which he played the Dark Demon of death (front and center in black).<br />
Not sure on the other roles, but the next photo shows Ted in the brown vest, the third photo is a dancing seen in Oklahoma, and the last scene is from The Wiz.<br />
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As the end of Teddy's third grade year comes to an end, we will be launching our first road trip with Teddy along for the ride! 9 years old, seems the appropriate time to hit the road with Nana and Lou, to pay a visit to my sister, Margaret, and her family in Waterloo, Ontario. LM and I are old pros on this route, and there are lots of thrills for us to share. My goal here, is to share the ride as much as possible for the rest of the family and Teddy to have and enjoy. This will be a first for Teddy to be away from his parents so long, and so far. I think the silence in the house will be deafening. Seeing that Mr Boz has some Chobani yogurt every morning, the lonely parents will be kept busy, and not too lonely, I hope. </div>
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For over 3 months, I have been hobbled by stress fractures in my right foot, and plantar fasciitis in both feet. At long last, I am about at 90% and holding, under strict instructions from my physician, not to stress the feet anymore than necessary, and to do a lot of daily stretches, etc. So far, so good this week. I have had several regressions with this condition, much to my chagrin. I do not take well to being relegated to a chair for most of the time, and especially giving up my visits to the gym. </div>
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It was a lovely sunny Saturday. Some cleaning and quilt musing took place, and Teddy and I went to play and run with a friend's young red Doberman, named Apollo. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "bookman old style";"><span style="color: green;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> <span style="color: black;">Volunteering at Teddy's school today, I had a moment that nearly brought me to my knees with tears of happiness. While escorting children to reading and math testing, I was sort of blinded by the glorious sunlight coming through a large window at the end of the hall. A line of children ahead to our left, was backlit by the sunshine. Teddy's silhouette stood out to me as he raised his arms high, turned to the teacher in charge, and said, " That's my Nana, can I go to her?" With arms outstretched and a shriek, he came running toward me to envelope me in happy hug. WOW. Makes every second of life a treasure. </span></span></span></span><br />
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It was a black ice morning but our day quickly became warm enough to melt it off.Stepping out to go to the bus was dicey but also brought us full, deep breaths of fresh air, and the many sounds of birds, letting us know Spring is on the way.<br />
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Tonight I am about to watch the first episode Victoria, season II. A nice treat, and I am sure Bosley will join me to fill my lap.<br />
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Hope your day was filled with a little feeling of Spring, as well.<br />
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A snowy morning at the bus stop<br />
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Boz just melts into Teddy's arms!<br />
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<b>An engagement dinner...L-R: myself, son, Jason, Marshall, Paige, Teddy, DIL, Alison.</b></div>
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It's been a while.....I am still here, happy, healthy, and filled with the joy of daily life as a live-in Nana. I do tend to stumble over realizing how much I have missed posting special life events on here, so I will try to catch up a little with some random thing from the past year that make me so happy<br />
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LM and I still mourn Ms G's passing in September but we are content knowing she had a great life, and kitties cannot stay with us forever no matter how much love we give. Meanwhile, We have Bosley and Betty for great entertainment, so much love, and a lot of mischief. <br />
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We are having a very cold and messy winter so far, and today was another of those days when we woke up wondering, "will there be school, or not?" Teddy was off at the usual time though, and I got to spend a nice day at home with Alison, my lovely daughter-in-law. She is a gift to me in so many ways. <br />
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Tomorrow I am back to my little volunteer job at Teddy's school. He is so fortunate to have a beautiful, warm and welcoming school with so many dedicated teachers. He is thriving and loving everyday.<br />
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Quilting is put away for now.....I do long to be as productive, as in the past, but time and space do not allow. So strange that when I worked a full-time job, I seemed to have much more time, and get so much more done.....at my former home, I could leave projects out and take up easily whenever the urge struck. I have come to peace with the fact that this is another of life's phases, and it is OK.<br />
Last week, I did put some fabrics out, and have the desire to make a pillow with a pieced top. We shall see where that leads. Design ideas are flowing.<br />
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A lot of my spare time goes in to going to work out with my personal trainer 3 times a week. The new strength and energy goes a long way to making me able to keep up with Teddy's schedule.<br />
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That's my present, and for today, I am beyond grateful and at peace. I have circled the wagons around my soul, and love my life. It is precious.<br />
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<br />MsGrayseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09904170938207154612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157626698953495821.post-77312024554377396802017-11-03T20:30:00.000-04:002017-11-03T20:30:55.582-04:00LOSSHow does one possibly write about the death of one's beloved son-in-law? I have no idea, but will go with my flow of consciousness, as the grief washes over me with a different strength day and night.<br />
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Sleep is elusive or a nap can last 18 hours, only to be awakened by a frantic cat standing on my head, purring loudly and puling my hair, or a worried 8 year old lifting the covers to kiss my cheek. Those loving kisses, evoking burning tears, and a grateful heart. Going about chores that must be done, brings an awareness of looking down on my every move. Sentences are difficult to finish, and I am a stranger in my own presence. Kind hands touch my arm, as friends ask how I am, how my daughter and grandsons are doing, and offer anything they can do to help. I am pretty sure Anne, Jared and Marshall are experiencing much the same, yet even more profoundly. Anne is moving along, between bouts of tears. She has purchased a new home, the old one on the market, finances are cared for, she appears at her office. She cares passionately about David's mother's recovery from this loss, too. All in the same way, I wake, take Teddy to the bus, and do errands. Time stops for no one. Somehow we just fit it all in with the need to cry, gaze at a sky, or ocean and go on. David would want it that way.<br />
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My dreams and awake times are filled with his voice, his face, and especially his laugh - that insane laugh that made everyone else laugh, too. Our political discussions, his always caring voice when we spoke. I was a very lucky mother-in-law.<br />
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Just after returning from Florida to be with Anne and family, I took my long awaited trip to Colorado to visit my sister for 10 days. Recovery began amidst the amazing beauty of the Rockies in Fall. <br />
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<br />MsGrayseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09904170938207154612noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157626698953495821.post-2206995338254983162017-09-21T07:39:00.004-04:002017-09-21T07:39:30.687-04:00ColoradoWe have tropical storm Jose still hovering around and over us this morning. Morning seems to have come with little light, and the trees are bending to the ground at times. The heavy rains seemed to expend themselves yesterday. Feeling like I must go to look at the ocean this morning as I can hear it pounding against the shore as I type.<br />
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Today will be some errands in final preparation for my trip to Colorado next Tuesday. I am so looking forward to being with my sister for a week, and to maybe seeing Aspen's with their Fall glow. I could use some brightness! We have had no sun for many days, never mind the dimness of my spirits.<br />
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Leaving LM yesterday made for a very painful morning. He had to be at work before it was time for me to leave. I said my good-byes to the very empty house and slowly made my way to the car, to be greeted by this little bouquet on my windshield. The sweetness we share shows itself in ways such as this, and melt my heart.<br />
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So much more love and sweetness is coming my way in the form of little notes of comfort from Ms G's legions of fans, both here and on Facebook! She was a funny little one!!<br />
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As I write Bosley is climbing all over me purring loudly and demanding my full attention. Having Betty and Bosley is a help. Betty offering her brand of sweetness in a very gentle way. She loves to follow me, then rub her head on my feet. Boz is very demonstrative in a most insistent way! The minute I sit down, he charges up the front of me and butts my head.<br />
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The grief comes in waves, and I caught myself laughing a little while ago, so I know there is hope!<br />
LM spent his day in nature, where we both always find healing. He had a great blue heron light 20 feet from where he was fishing! He called me frequently to share his day and feelings. Tough for him to go home to the house alone. He is currently pretending she is still there, and talking with her. More sweetness.<br />
Gratitude, Peace and Love to you all! MsGrayseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09904170938207154612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157626698953495821.post-80204755246949486552017-09-17T18:38:00.001-04:002017-09-17T18:38:28.737-04:00AwashWe've been cloaked in fog, morning and evening the last few days - remnants of Hurricane Irma, and the approaching Hurricane Jose. <br />
Just after leaving my sweet baby girl at the vets on Friday afternoon, I drove right in to the late afternoon fog bank as I took my shattered self to meet LM at work. He was stationed at the Herring River Landing in W. Harwich to do interviews with recreational fisherman. <br />
The fog obscured us as we sobbed in each other's arms. We sat there by the river as I shared the experience, wishing we could go back, while fully realizing we did the right thing. How grateful I am that LM had Ms G for her last 8 years. She loved her life, and we loved her. The weekend has been tough....and now, I am back at home without my love and the comfort that comes with his closeness. Betty and Bosley are having a good time with some of Ms G's toys I brought home. T<br />
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It sits looking<span> </span></div>
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over harbor and city<span> </span></div>
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on silent haunches<span> </span></div>
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MsGrayseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09904170938207154612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157626698953495821.post-60429464294949982792017-09-16T17:05:00.001-04:002017-09-16T17:05:53.272-04:00LOVEMs Graysea, our beloved friend and blog namesake, left this world yesterday afternoon. She'd begun to fail over recent months, but we kept her going with the agreement that, when and if she stopped eating, we would release her from her tired little body. <br />
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She was gently helped along by our wonderful local veterinary staff, while I held her closely, whispering in her ear as she fell asleep. She nuzzled my neck and purred to the very last second. For 18 years she was "baby girl" and was the greatest entertainer! Her last 8 years she has lived with LM, and those two shared an unbreakable bond. We shared our beautiful love with her and she gave us more.. LM was unable to be with us at the end, but he feels her loss profoundly. </div>
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At this point, we are both shattered and finding it near impossible to go less than a few minutes without bursting in to another round of tears and sobbing. We've had no sleep. She is everywhere we look, and we keep thinking we hear or see her around each corner. She loved nothing better than when we were all together. </div>
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It was a fun run sharing Ms G with all of our blog friends, readers and family everywhere. <br />
Our furry friends make this world so special, and teach us so much.<br />
Thank you for all the love....we send it right back to you! <br />
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PS. The blog will continue, with many more frequent posts, we hope!! <br />
<br />MsGrayseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09904170938207154612noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157626698953495821.post-29805517761431331832017-07-20T07:33:00.000-04:002017-07-20T07:34:23.539-04:00PHEW and JoyWe're havin" a heat wave here, and the name of my game, is stay calm and cool. I will deliver Teddy to the camp bus at 8:40, and return quickly to my air conditioned aerie. The downstairs has no AC and it is insufferable during the day. I'm not happy with the impact heat has on my aging body, and even with exercise, etc, I begin to fall apart if exposed to long. Being able to just stay quiet and read, rest, and do a little puttering, is a gift, and I am grateful. <br />
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The cats are a bit active early in the day, then they find a corner and flatten themselves out on the floor. They are models for coping!<br />
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Our kitchen stove died last weekend and a new one will be delivered tomorrow morning. Looking forward to a stainless steel and black beauty, and preparing some meals again. This week has been whatever can be micowaved or grilled, and it is a bit too much to stand over a hot grille. DIL's car died last week, too, so a new/used Subaru Forrester is arriving on Saturday. The old Forrester had well over 200,00 miles and was beginning to complain loudly. Teddy is very excited for the new car to arrive!<br />
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That is about it from the doldrums this morning......sending peace, smiles and love this morning, as Bosley has just arrived to check the wastebasket in my sitting room for muffins, etc. <br />
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JOY: Sharing a recent family gathering during Anne's visit and just before a delicious dinner at Americana Cafe in Wareham, MA<br />
From the left: LM (my love), son, Jason, grandson, Teddy, daughter-in-law, Alison, daughter, Anne, and MOI. A memorable and special evening.<br />
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<br />MsGrayseahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09904170938207154612noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4157626698953495821.post-55247330538836577512017-07-12T09:45:00.002-04:002017-07-12T12:53:17.259-04:00Privet TimeEverywhere we go these warm and humid July days, the air is filled with the scent of Privet.<br />
Yesterday, I spent a nice day with neighbor, Peg, and it is her favorite scent, too. After cruising a few of our favorite thrift and consignment shops, we took a drive over to Marion, on what is called the Massachusetts South Coast. It is a classically beautiful New England coastal town, and there seemed to be Privet hedges at every house we passed. After a nice tour through the area....known well by Peg, as her daughter is renting a home there on the water for the summer, we came back to Wareham and had a little waterfront lunch to catch up on our lives, laughing and commiserating - there is nothing like a good friend.<br />
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Teddy is off to camp for the day, and I am about to go to the gym, followed by a grocery trip. I've promised myself I will come home and read this afternoon. Have a good book going with some interesting New England history, "The House at Lobster Cove," by Jane Goodrich.<br />
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I will leave you with a beautiful Cape Cod sunset captured by my love, LM, on 4th of July, evening in Yarmouthport on Mill Creek. <br />
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