Birthday:
November 1
"MPG - good to hear from you! I have been traveling a bit about once a month in endu pin some other state. I think I may go to MEM next week - if they don't cut it at the last minute, as they have been recently for budget reasons - I know this is not…"
"I hope I'll be here at that time... I will be in LA the week of the 9th. I am going to Fairbanks on Monday of next week for three days. Funny how things work out!"
"Dude!! We still have the olive oil, natch!! This is used for cooking damned near everything in this house. I even had to argue with my Chinese cooking mentor. I will settle for Soy Bean for the chinese only. Come on - FedEx yourself up, my brother.…"
"Allen, I have a class to teach in Anchorage that week, so I can't get up tp FAI. Any chance you could take a day off when you fly through Anchorage - or even a few hours? It sure would be wonderful to see you...Let me know either way. I will try to…"
"HI Ann Marie and Larry,
Great to see the family. It is amazing how much it took me back to the high school years and after in Westchester, seeing those photos. I would be able to see who those kids have for a mother where ever I met them. Beautiful…"
Great to see the family. It is amazing how much it took me back to the high school years and after in Westchester, seeing those photos. I would be able to see who those kids have for a mother where ever I met them. Beautiful…"
"Hey Dude!! How are you? I cannot believe how many people on this site live in FL!!! I opted for other shores, but we are well. Bonnie, who resolutely refuses to join this site--too busy she says, is also well. We still have loads of fun together. We…"
"Hi Nancy! Glad to see yuo here! Coming back to Acnhorage any time soon? We are experiencing spring at last (even though it is a bit early). Paul"
"Great news, my brother. Look forward to being able to communicate more!
Have fun storming the castle, boys!"
Have fun storming the castle, boys!"
"Hello Craig! How have you been? It has been a while since we talked. We are breaking into spring (somewhat early for up here, but everyone is keyed up and hoping), so gardening is starting to go to the forefront of everyone's mind. Hope you are well…"
"Hi Bob, Nice to see your name here. What have you been up to all these years? I have moved from CA to AK ( I always did like extremes) and done a bit or roaming in between, often for work, so it has been fun. Even here in AK, I am very big into…"
"Hi Ann! We ended up selling that car a year or two after we bought it from you. We needed a bigger vehicle because of the kid, so we sold it to someone and told them it needed a new radiator and that he could not drive it more than 15 miles at a…"
"Well, well, Jimmy Lee!! How are you doing? Been a long time since you came to visit with us in Oakland - my guess wiould be 20 years! I've thought about you over the years, wondering waht you were up to. We love Alaska--it's a great place to live.…"
"Hi Andy! Nice to see you here--welcome! There are a lot of 14th Corps on the site (join the group there are about 40 of us in there), and tons of other old friends. What a great place to reconnect. Love to Peggy -
Paul"
Paul"
"Hi Deb, I never throw the good coffee. We jsut use the brewed stuff for amusing and astounding tourists. The espresso we keep where it belongs - in our cups or mouths (some of us can't wait too long). Actually, we are all coffee nuts up here. In a…"
"We also lived with Paul and her two daughters who are intheir 30s now with 15 year old children each! And there was another woman-I think she was some kind of techie or someting. She was a college division alum. Fun in those days, wasn't it? Have…"
"Deb, Summer is June - mid-August. The temps, which we consider hot, are 75F with a few bursts in either direction, but I have never seen it above 88F in Anchorage. It does hit the mid-90s in Fairbanks. In fact, they have one of the largest temp…"
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How in the world does anyone look so happy in Alaska? I remember Bonnie from when I was in the 10th. Sounds like you are doing great. Glad to hear it and great to see you.
I spent my interim year in Bismark. I think AK would have been more hospitable.
Thanks for writing back. I love the pictures. Looks like your living the life. Bonnie is still beautiful and where did you get that gray hair? I would live to visit and will look for a time to get there. Rachel is living in Chicago near me and Jason is in Coulubus near Maria. We are all doig well and Deb and I just had a great Weekend in the Word here in Rockford. We need to stay intouch.
Love,
Charlie
Loved every minute of it. What a great place. sorry about the tas and not beling able to show them off. My middle (6'4) wants one. I told him I have approve what he gets while he's home, and that if he wants a decent job in the fiel;d he's kooking into not to get them on his forearms. He's considering the life/death tat which is very cool when you look at from different sides. Enuf on tats.
Catherine say hi and, was amazed that you saw Chris. She said he got very good reviews for the the show. She's pretty happy that her bro's are branding their own name and styles. Catherine won't show up her in any near future as she doesn't feel the need. At least that is what she said. So I am the middle man.
Shalom,
D
Looking below I see that Debra has left you a comment. That girl likes to write. Looks like a novella down there.. You gotta love 'er.
You said: "...my younger brother passing was kind of a nut shot"... (understood)..."but I was able to remember that he was doing as he had always wanted and was happier than he had ever been and I thought, what more could I ever want than to have all I had desired and worked towards occuring up to the end?"
I've lost a brother and now Doug, a friend closer than a brother in ways. My brother died never knowing much good where Doug died in the supremely happiest time of his life, becoming free of darkness and embracing joy.
So what you said "what more could anyone want..." will be something I will be able to be glad for always, once the numb thing, etc., ends. I am so glad to hear you made peace with a similar circumstance... that alone helps.
You wrote: "Interesting that about 3 months after he died I was called...I was still reeling from the loss, and I was decidely unthankful ..."
Thank you for the timeframe. I know from experience the worse part fades but when it's so fresh you know it feels like it won't. I know the negatives are normal but it's so taboo to be unthankful, etc., so again, your openness is a blessing.
You wrote: "...but they have moved out of my life and are firmly embedded into my fond memories. I guess that this moved into a kind of rambling retrospective, but that's where I drifted."
And well drifted. It is important that they move out of one's life and into fond memories...I never would have that perspective in those words if you hadn't said it that way. makes it feel less like abandoning them and more...healthy.
And you said: "The freshest hurt goes when the shock is over, and then you can remember the fun times more than anything else."
You know, 'all the people have gone home', it's supposed to be done with but it's still fresh and numb and shocking and wrong and weighty. Thank you for reminding me it is a common experience and it will subside. This soul left me with gifts and love and great fun memories and I will end there. It's good to be reminded that it will not continue to be hard.
You are full of love and wisdom Paul and more than that, strength and no fear to reach out. To be near 50 in this day and age and have a good, open, loving heart is a glory to God.
Hey, I almost MOVED to Alaska in 1990 but then I had surgery and met my husband and my mom moved here..so no go. I am happy here (FL), it is home now. But AK has to be awesome and it's people odd and delightful.
Love, Deb
Love you,
MP
Julie
LOL, I of those trivial points I do remember. I also remember you in your FEdEx uniform one time. A trainer , huh? I will let A&C know that you say hi and say Chris. He played here not to long ago. Getting a name for himself and bros.
Good to se you here Paul
D
I guess leaving out a number on a phone number is a sign of aging! I usally don't have to know phone numbers any more... I just push a letter for someone's name in my cell phone and PUFF... it rings!
home 407-737-3687 and cell 407-404-3339.
Talk about opposite ends of the world... Florida and Alaska!!! I've heard Alaska is beautiful. Maybe someday Randy and I will take an Alaskan Cruise (in the summertime). I'll give you a call soon. I want to see more photos of your family. Hugs to Bonnie.
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