Sandra and Marian are returning from PEI today. Adam's driving. Mike will be here in a while to build a ramp leading to the house from the driveway, making it accessible for MRM's wheelchair. Yesterday, grandsons Michael, Matt, and Joe helped me move furniture from and to the in-law apartment. Lynn, Krista, and Tess made one couch available to us and found a place for another.
We weren't able to get the fold-out couch through the front door at M&L's. Michael was trying to turn the couch on edge to see if it would make it through that way. It was a struggle. "You need to work out some more," Cassie said to Michael. "Do some push-ups."
For about $10 less a month than what we're now paying, we can get phone service through the cable company, Charter. They'll be here on Monday to set up the phone for Marian. Last year I was trying to figure out the telephone wiring in the house. (At one point 10 years ago, we'd had as many as four land-line numbers.) I found out which of the supposedly low-voltage lines are still live. I concluded that I'd better stop fixing things before they got even worse. A short while later, Sandra and I discontinued the land-lines and just use our mobile phones.
This is a big change for everyone, mostly for Marian. She has lost her companion of 66+ years. She'll have lots of family and friends around, in this town where she's lived since the 50s. But, it's not the same and we all know it. We'll do what we can, welcome ideas, and try to have a sense of humility and humor.
The air-conditioner is working well. I might move it to a different window for better circulation around the room. Space is tight in a few places and I think we'll have to remove a door or two. Mobility is more important than modesty this time around.
Marley will glad for Marian's company as she will be for his. He'll also like the ramp. Those back legs of his aren't fond of stairs.
Thursday, July 08, 2010
It takes a village
Sandra and Marian are returning from PEI today. Adam's driving. Mike will be here in a while to build a ramp leading to the house from the driveway, making it accessible for MRM's wheelchair. Yesterday, grandsons Michael, Matt, and Joe helped me move furniture from and to the in-law apartment. Lynn, Krista, and Tess made one couch available to us and found a place for another.
We weren't able to get the fold-out couch through the front door at M&L's. Michael was trying to turn the couch on edge to see if it would make it through that way. It was a struggle. "You need to work out some more," Cassie said to Michael. "Do some push-ups."
For about $10 less a month than what we're now paying, we can get phone service through the cable company, Charter. They'll be here on Monday to set up the phone for Marian. Last year I was trying to figure out the telephone wiring in the house. (At one point 10 years ago, we'd had as many as four land-line numbers.) I found out which of the supposedly low-voltage lines are still live. I concluded that I'd better stop fixing things before they got even worse. A short while later, Sandra and I discontinued the land-lines and just use our mobile phones.
This is a big change for everyone, mostly for Marian. She has lost her companion of 66+ years. She'll have lots of family and friends around, in this town where she's lived since the 50s. But, it's not the same and we all know it. We'll do what we can, welcome ideas, and try to have a sense of humility and humor.
The air-conditioner is working well. I might move it to a different window for better circulation around the room. Space is tight in a few places and I think we'll have to remove a door or two. Mobility is more important than modesty this time around.
Marley will glad for Marian's company as she will be for his. He'll also like the ramp. Those back legs of his aren't fond of stairs.
We weren't able to get the fold-out couch through the front door at M&L's. Michael was trying to turn the couch on edge to see if it would make it through that way. It was a struggle. "You need to work out some more," Cassie said to Michael. "Do some push-ups."
For about $10 less a month than what we're now paying, we can get phone service through the cable company, Charter. They'll be here on Monday to set up the phone for Marian. Last year I was trying to figure out the telephone wiring in the house. (At one point 10 years ago, we'd had as many as four land-line numbers.) I found out which of the supposedly low-voltage lines are still live. I concluded that I'd better stop fixing things before they got even worse. A short while later, Sandra and I discontinued the land-lines and just use our mobile phones.
This is a big change for everyone, mostly for Marian. She has lost her companion of 66+ years. She'll have lots of family and friends around, in this town where she's lived since the 50s. But, it's not the same and we all know it. We'll do what we can, welcome ideas, and try to have a sense of humility and humor.
The air-conditioner is working well. I might move it to a different window for better circulation around the room. Space is tight in a few places and I think we'll have to remove a door or two. Mobility is more important than modesty this time around.
Marley will glad for Marian's company as she will be for his. He'll also like the ramp. Those back legs of his aren't fond of stairs.
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
WEATHER ALERT for MA - Worcester County
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DANGEROUS HEAT INDICES EXPECTED TODAY.
MAZ003-004-006-008-009-015-016-020-NHZ015-RIZ006-062300-
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WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-SUFFOLK MA-
EASTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-
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INCLUDING THE CITIES OF.GREENFIELD.ORANGE.BARRE.
FITCHBURG.LAWRENCE.CHESTERFIELD.BLANDFORD.BOSTON.
QUINCY.FALL RIVER.NEW BEDFORD.PETERBOROUGH.WEARE.
NARRAGANSETT.WESTERLY
440 AM EDT TUE JUL 6 2010
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING.
THE NATL WEATHER SVC IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A HEAT
ADVISORY.WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING.
THIS HEAT ADVISORY IS FOR INTERIOR PORTIONS OF SUFFOLK.ESSEX
BRISTOL COUNTIES IN MASSACHUSETTS.AS WELL AS THE LWR
ELEVATIONS OF WORCESTER & FRANKLIN COUNTIES IN MASSACHUSETTS
AND CNTL HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY NH. THIS ADVISORY ALSO
INCLUDES INTERIOR WA COUNTY IN RI.
HEAT INDICES WILL REACH 100 TO 104 DEGREES FOR SEVERAL HRS THIS
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT
THIS EVENING.
A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT
THIS EVENING.
THIS HEAT ADVISORY IS FOR N. CT.ALL OF RHODE
ISLAND EXCEPT FOR NEWPORT COUNTY & BLOCK ISLAND.CNTL AND
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EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-
WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-SUFFOLK MA-
EASTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN & CNTL HILLSBOROUGH NH-WA RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF.GREENFIELD.ORANGE.BARRE.
FITCHBURG.LAWRENCE.CHESTERFIELD.BLANDFORD.BOSTON.
QUINCY.FALL RIVER.NEW BEDFORD.PETERBOROUGH.WEARE.
NARRAGANSETT.WESTERLY
440 AM EDT TUE JUL 6 2010
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING.
THE NATL WEATHER SVC IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A HEAT
THIS HEAT ADVISORY IS FOR INTERIOR PORTIONS OF SUFFOLK.ESSEX
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ELEVATIONS OF WORCESTER & FRANKLIN COUNTIES IN MASSACHUSETTS
AND CNTL HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY NH. THIS ADVISORY ALSO
INCLUDES INTERIOR WA COUNTY IN RI.
HEAT INDICES WILL REACH 100 TO 104 DEGREES FOR SEVERAL HRS THIS
AFTERNOON. ACTUAL AIR TEMPS WILL SOAR INTO THE UPPER 90S
WITH INCREASING HUMIDITY LEVELS.
PROLONGED OUTDOOR WORK OR EXERCISE IN THESE CONDITIONS CAN RESULT
IN HEAT EXHAUSTION OR EVEN HEAT STROKE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS.
A HEAT ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN HIGH HUMIDITIES ARE EXPECTED TO
COMBINE WITH HOT TEMPS RESULTING IN HEAT INDICES OF
100 DEGREES OR GREATER. AVOID PROLONGED WORK IN THE SUN OR IN
POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ALSO.DRINK PLENTY OF WATER & TRY TO
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PROLONGED OUTDOOR WORK OR EXERCISE IN THESE CONDITIONS CAN RESULT
IN HEAT EXHAUSTION OR EVEN HEAT STROKE.
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A HEAT ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN HIGH HUMIDITIES ARE EXPECTED TO
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POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ALSO.DRINK PLENTY OF WATER & TRY TO
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WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-
EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF.HARTFORD.WINDSOR LOCKS.UNION.
VERNON.PUTNAM.WILLIMANTIC.FRAMINGHAM.LOWELL.AMHERST.
NORTHAMPTON.SPRINGFIELD.MILFORD.WORCESTER.FOXBORO.
NORWOOD.CAMBRIDGE.TAUNTON.BROCKTON.AYER.MANCHESTER.
NASHUA.FOSTER.SMITHFIELD.PROVIDENCE.WEST GREENWICH.
WARWICK.BRISTOL
440 AM EDT TUE JUL 6 2010HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-CNTL MIDDLESEX MA-
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WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-
EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF.HARTFORD.WINDSOR LOCKS.UNION.
VERNON.PUTNAM.WILLIMANTIC.FRAMINGHAM.LOWELL.AMHERST.
NORTHAMPTON.SPRINGFIELD.MILFORD.WORCESTER.FOXBORO.
NORWOOD.CAMBRIDGE.TAUNTON.BROCKTON.AYER.MANCHESTER.
NASHUA.FOSTER.SMITHFIELD.PROVIDENCE.WEST GREENWICH.
WARWICK.BRISTOL
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT
THIS EVENING.
A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT
THIS EVENING.
THIS HEAT ADVISORY IS FOR N. CT.ALL OF RHODE
EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AWAY FROM THE COAST.& THE MERRIMACK
VALLEY IN S. NH.
HEAT INDICES WILL REACH 100 TO 104 DEGREES FOR SEVERAL HRS THISVALLEY IN S. NH.
AFTERNOON. ACTUAL AIR TEMPS WILL SOAR INTO THE UPPER 90S
WITH INCREASING HUMIDITY LEVELS.
PROLONGED OUTDOOR WORK OR EXERCISE IN THESE CONDITIONS CAN RESULT
IN HEAT EXHAUSTION OR EVEN HEAT STROKE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS.
A HEAT ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN HIGH HUMIDITIES ARE EXPECTED TO
COMBINE WITH HOT TEMPS RESULTING IN HEAT INDICES OF
100 DEGREES OR GREATER. AVOID PROLONGED WORK IN THE SUN OR IN
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WEATHER ALERT for MA - Worcester County
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DANGEROUS HEAT INDICES EXPECTED TODAY.
MAZ003-004-006-008-009-015-016-020-NHZ015-RIZ006-062300-
/O.EXA.KBOX.HT.Y.0002.100706T1600Z-100706T2300Z/
EASTERN FRANKLIN MA-NORTHERN WORCESTER MA-WESTERN ESSEX MA-
WESTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-WESTERN HAMPDEN MA-SUFFOLK MA-
EASTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN & CNTL HILLSBOROUGH NH-WA RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF.GREENFIELD.ORANGE.BARRE.
FITCHBURG.LAWRENCE.CHESTERFIELD.BLANDFORD.BOSTON.
QUINCY.FALL RIVER.NEW BEDFORD.PETERBOROUGH.WEARE.
NARRAGANSETT.WESTERLY
440 AM EDT TUE JUL 6 2010
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING.
THE NATL WEATHER SVC IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A HEAT
ADVISORY.WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING.
THIS HEAT ADVISORY IS FOR INTERIOR PORTIONS OF SUFFOLK.ESSEX
BRISTOL COUNTIES IN MASSACHUSETTS.AS WELL AS THE LWR
ELEVATIONS OF WORCESTER & FRANKLIN COUNTIES IN MASSACHUSETTS
AND CNTL HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY NH. THIS ADVISORY ALSO
INCLUDES INTERIOR WA COUNTY IN RI.
HEAT INDICES WILL REACH 100 TO 104 DEGREES FOR SEVERAL HRS THIS
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT
THIS EVENING.
A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT
THIS EVENING.
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ISLAND EXCEPT FOR NEWPORT COUNTY & BLOCK ISLAND.CNTL AND
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EASTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN & CNTL HILLSBOROUGH NH-WA RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF.GREENFIELD.ORANGE.BARRE.
FITCHBURG.LAWRENCE.CHESTERFIELD.BLANDFORD.BOSTON.
QUINCY.FALL RIVER.NEW BEDFORD.PETERBOROUGH.WEARE.
NARRAGANSETT.WESTERLY
440 AM EDT TUE JUL 6 2010
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING.
THE NATL WEATHER SVC IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A HEAT
THIS HEAT ADVISORY IS FOR INTERIOR PORTIONS OF SUFFOLK.ESSEX
BRISTOL COUNTIES IN MASSACHUSETTS.AS WELL AS THE LWR
ELEVATIONS OF WORCESTER & FRANKLIN COUNTIES IN MASSACHUSETTS
AND CNTL HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY NH. THIS ADVISORY ALSO
INCLUDES INTERIOR WA COUNTY IN RI.
HEAT INDICES WILL REACH 100 TO 104 DEGREES FOR SEVERAL HRS THIS
AFTERNOON. ACTUAL AIR TEMPS WILL SOAR INTO THE UPPER 90S
WITH INCREASING HUMIDITY LEVELS.
PROLONGED OUTDOOR WORK OR EXERCISE IN THESE CONDITIONS CAN RESULT
IN HEAT EXHAUSTION OR EVEN HEAT STROKE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS.
A HEAT ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN HIGH HUMIDITIES ARE EXPECTED TO
COMBINE WITH HOT TEMPS RESULTING IN HEAT INDICES OF
100 DEGREES OR GREATER. AVOID PROLONGED WORK IN THE SUN OR IN
POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ALSO.DRINK PLENTY OF WATER & TRY TO
STAY IN AN AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENT.
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PROLONGED OUTDOOR WORK OR EXERCISE IN THESE CONDITIONS CAN RESULT
IN HEAT EXHAUSTION OR EVEN HEAT STROKE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS.
A HEAT ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN HIGH HUMIDITIES ARE EXPECTED TO
COMBINE WITH HOT TEMPS RESULTING IN HEAT INDICES OF
100 DEGREES OR GREATER. AVOID PROLONGED WORK IN THE SUN OR IN
POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ALSO.DRINK PLENTY OF WATER & TRY TO
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WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-
EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF.HARTFORD.WINDSOR LOCKS.UNION.
VERNON.PUTNAM.WILLIMANTIC.FRAMINGHAM.LOWELL.AMHERST.
NORTHAMPTON.SPRINGFIELD.MILFORD.WORCESTER.FOXBORO.
NORWOOD.CAMBRIDGE.TAUNTON.BROCKTON.AYER.MANCHESTER.
NASHUA.FOSTER.SMITHFIELD.PROVIDENCE.WEST GREENWICH.
WARWICK.BRISTOL
440 AM EDT TUE JUL 6 2010HARTFORD CT-TOLLAND CT-WINDHAM CT-CNTL MIDDLESEX MA-
EASTERN HAMPSHIRE MA-EASTERN HAMPDEN MA-SOUTHERN WORCESTER MA-
WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-
WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX MA-EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH NH-
NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-WESTERN KENT RI-
EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF.HARTFORD.WINDSOR LOCKS.UNION.
VERNON.PUTNAM.WILLIMANTIC.FRAMINGHAM.LOWELL.AMHERST.
NORTHAMPTON.SPRINGFIELD.MILFORD.WORCESTER.FOXBORO.
NORWOOD.CAMBRIDGE.TAUNTON.BROCKTON.AYER.MANCHESTER.
NASHUA.FOSTER.SMITHFIELD.PROVIDENCE.WEST GREENWICH.
WARWICK.BRISTOL
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT
THIS EVENING.
A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EDT
THIS EVENING.
THIS HEAT ADVISORY IS FOR N. CT.ALL OF RHODE
EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AWAY FROM THE COAST.& THE MERRIMACK
VALLEY IN S. NH.
HEAT INDICES WILL REACH 100 TO 104 DEGREES FOR SEVERAL HRS THISVALLEY IN S. NH.
AFTERNOON. ACTUAL AIR TEMPS WILL SOAR INTO THE UPPER 90S
WITH INCREASING HUMIDITY LEVELS.
PROLONGED OUTDOOR WORK OR EXERCISE IN THESE CONDITIONS CAN RESULT
IN HEAT EXHAUSTION OR EVEN HEAT STROKE.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS.
A HEAT ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN HIGH HUMIDITIES ARE EXPECTED TO
COMBINE WITH HOT TEMPS RESULTING IN HEAT INDICES OF
100 DEGREES OR GREATER. AVOID PROLONGED WORK IN THE SUN OR IN
POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ALSO.DRINK PLENTY OF WATER & TRY TO
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Monday, July 05, 2010
Don't make me come out there and think
I usually try to give family and friends fair warning when I launch into big thoughts. To paraphrase Arlo Guthrie, it's usually the case that, when I get to thinking, I'm usually not any better off after I'm done than when I started.
My mother often said, and I've often quoted her as saying, that she was planting winter wheat. The things that she was doing wouldn't be completed in her lifetime, but would, with proper attention by family and friends, yield a good and early crop.
With the passing of Sandra's father, I've been wondering what crops will we bring forth from his life. What crops did we bring from my parents, grandparents, other relatives, friends? What of those friends who died by their own hands or, in pretty much the same way, by too much booze, too many drugs, too much of everything? You see, it isn't always wheat that we're planting. Sometimes, it's thistles. Sometimes, it's poison ivy. Sometimes, as any New England farmer will tell you, it's just rocks that we'll harvest.
See? This is where too much thinking tangles up the metaphors and leaves us not much better off. Our language gets all twisted up and we don't know what we're talking about or what we're gonna do next.
My mother often said, and I've often quoted her as saying, that she was planting winter wheat. The things that she was doing wouldn't be completed in her lifetime, but would, with proper attention by family and friends, yield a good and early crop.
With the passing of Sandra's father, I've been wondering what crops will we bring forth from his life. What crops did we bring from my parents, grandparents, other relatives, friends? What of those friends who died by their own hands or, in pretty much the same way, by too much booze, too many drugs, too much of everything? You see, it isn't always wheat that we're planting. Sometimes, it's thistles. Sometimes, it's poison ivy. Sometimes, as any New England farmer will tell you, it's just rocks that we'll harvest.
See? This is where too much thinking tangles up the metaphors and leaves us not much better off. Our language gets all twisted up and we don't know what we're talking about or what we're gonna do next.
Don't make me come out there and think
I usually try to give family and friends fair warning when I launch into big thoughts. To paraphrase Arlo Guthrie, it's usually the case that, when I get to thinking, I'm usually not any better off after I'm done than when I started.
My mother often said, and I've often quoted her as saying, that she was planting winter wheat. The things that she was doing wouldn't be completed in her lifetime, but would, with proper attention by family and friends, yield a good and early crop.
With the passing of Sandra's father, I've been wondering what crops will we bring forth from his life. What crops did we bring from my parents, grandparents, other relatives, friends? What of those friends who died by their own hands or, in pretty much the same way, by too much booze, too many drugs, too much of everything? You see, it isn't always wheat that we're planting. Sometimes, it's thistles. Sometimes, it's poison ivy. Sometimes, as any New England farmer will tell you, it's just rocks that we'll harvest.
See? This is where too much thinking tangles up the metaphors and leaves us not much better off. Our language gets all twisted up and we don't know what we're talking about or what we're gonna do next.
My mother often said, and I've often quoted her as saying, that she was planting winter wheat. The things that she was doing wouldn't be completed in her lifetime, but would, with proper attention by family and friends, yield a good and early crop.
With the passing of Sandra's father, I've been wondering what crops will we bring forth from his life. What crops did we bring from my parents, grandparents, other relatives, friends? What of those friends who died by their own hands or, in pretty much the same way, by too much booze, too many drugs, too much of everything? You see, it isn't always wheat that we're planting. Sometimes, it's thistles. Sometimes, it's poison ivy. Sometimes, as any New England farmer will tell you, it's just rocks that we'll harvest.
See? This is where too much thinking tangles up the metaphors and leaves us not much better off. Our language gets all twisted up and we don't know what we're talking about or what we're gonna do next.
Obituary for Woody MacGregor
Harold "Woodrow" MacGregor
At his residence in Cardigan North on Saturday, July 3, 2010, of Harold "Woodrow" MacGregor, age 91 years. Beloved husband of Marian (nee Bradford). Loving father of Sandy (Karl) Hakkarainen, John (Suanne), Barbara (Craig) Ball and Scott (Valeria), all from Massachusetts. Cherished grandfather of Michael (Lynn) and Adam (Jennifer) Hakkarainen, Lori MacGregor, Timothy and Matthew Ball, Russel, Phillip and Scott MacGregor and great-grandfather of Michael, Matthew, Joseph, Krista, Tess, Cassie and Lily. Pre-deceased by sister Marie Woodward and brother Arthur MacGregor. Resting at Ferguson's Montague Funeral Home until Tuesday, then to St. Andrew's Presbyterian, Cardigan for funeral service at 2 p.m. No visitation by personal request. If so desired, memorials to the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cardigan would be appreciated. www.fergusonsfh.com
Obituary Posted By Ferguson Funeral Homes Ltd.,
Obituary for Woody MacGregor
Harold "Woodrow" MacGregor
At his residence in Cardigan North on Saturday, July 3, 2010, of Harold "Woodrow" MacGregor, age 91 years. Beloved husband of Marian (nee Bradford). Loving father of Sandy (Karl) Hakkarainen, John (Suanne), Barbara (Craig) Ball and Scott (Valeria), all from Massachusetts. Cherished grandfather of Michael (Lynn) and Adam (Jennifer) Hakkarainen, Lori MacGregor, Timothy and Matthew Ball, Russel, Phillip and Scott MacGregor and great-grandfather of Michael, Matthew, Joseph, Krista, Tess, Cassie and Lily. Pre-deceased by sister Marie Woodward and brother Arthur MacGregor. Resting at Ferguson's Montague Funeral Home until Tuesday, then to St. Andrew's Presbyterian, Cardigan for funeral service at 2 p.m. No visitation by personal request. If so desired, memorials to the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cardigan would be appreciated. www.fergusonsfh.com
Obituary Posted By Ferguson Funeral Homes Ltd.,
Sunday, July 04, 2010
H.L. Mencken -Declaration of Independence in American
Even though we're off by two, according to John Adams (The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America.), let us celebrate this most American holiday by re-reading our Declaration in American:
H.L. Mencken -Declaration of Independence in American: "And we swear on the Bible on this proposition, one and all, and agree to stick to it no matter what happens, whether we win or we lose, and whether we get away with it or get the worst of it, no matter whether we lose all our property by it or even get hung for it."
H.L. Mencken -Declaration of Independence in American: "And we swear on the Bible on this proposition, one and all, and agree to stick to it no matter what happens, whether we win or we lose, and whether we get away with it or get the worst of it, no matter whether we lose all our property by it or even get hung for it."
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