My Memories of Ted Kennedy
From the very last table in the far back of the room we watched as Senator Ted Kennedy spoke at the dais. We were the youngest in attendance and thus relegated to the back of the room.His voice boomed over the speakers to the assembled dinner crowd of alumni, supporters and students in black tuxedos and dresses at the 50th anniversary gala of Brandeis University. Even from that long distance, we could feel the passion and genuine tone of his voice as he spoke about the University’s impact on See original here: My Memories of Ted Kennedy
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A Fruitful Year
Some years are more fruitful than others. Last year was one of those years. From mid-June until mid-August I never set out for my morning walk without slipping a pint jar into my pocket. I wanted to be prepared to pick first the low bush blueberries, then the huckleberries on the powerline right-of-way, and later, in August, the blackberries that overhung the Far Field Road. But for nearly three weeks in July, most of my berry-picking centered on our home grounds where, for the first time i Originally posted here: A Fruitful Year
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The (Mis) Adventure
Yesterday (Monday) seemed to slip past like a whirlwind! We worked in the morning, trying to get some yard work done before leaving shortly after noon to take Mark’s mom to a doctor’s appointment. My mother-in-law has gotten to the point that she feels confident going into the doctor’s office alone. She just basically needs us to be her wheels because she feels a little unsure of herself driving in heavy traffic. I don’t blame her, as Carly often relates hair-raising experiences with Roche Go here to read the rest: The (Mis) Adventure
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