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In Memory Of…
Today being Memorial Day, I thought it was the right day to share this moment with Grandma H. A couple weeks ago, I asked Grandma H, “If you could go back to any time in your life and relive … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged family, Grandma H's wish, gratitude, memorial day, remembrance, simple things, world war II
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Spring with Grandma H
Last weekend, Mom and I took Grandma H to the cemetery to clear the leaves from her parents’ and sisters’ graves. Grandma H steps out of the car, looks around and says, “Everything is so dead here.” Mom and … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged cemetery, family, grandma h, humor, palm cross, silly things my grandma says
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The Crow in The Cemetery
On Friday, Grandma H, Mom and I went to the cemetery where Grandma H’s parents and sisters are buried. Grandma H and I visit most weeks and try to tend to the graves in the spring. This time we went … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Uncategorized
Tagged cemetery, crow, dearly departed, family, graves, loved ones, pine tree, signs, spirits
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The Descendants–Movie Review
I have no clue why it took me so long to see The Descendants. I absolutely loved how much setting the film used. Huge beach vistas and busy city streets in Hawaii. Totally grounded me in the story. The story … Continue reading
Posted in Movies, Uncategorized
Tagged family, George Clooney, Great movie, grief, Hawaii, loss, moving on, Shailene Woodley, The Descendants
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