Monthly Archives: June 2011

When I was in 5th grade my Mom was rushed to the hospital after coughing up blood. Later in nursing school I learned this was hemoptysis. Mom came in from somewhere and had a hankee covering her face. My Dad … Continue reading →

Wow I don’t even know how to start when I write about Bill. What can you say about someone so special? Because of Bill, my family has become more grounded. Our family is better because of Bill. We have all … Continue reading →

During the summer there was always a pitcher of iced tea around. We had a yellow Hall’s pitcher that I believe came from Jewel Tea. Back in the day there was no decaf and honestly who cared? Mom never measured … Continue reading →

One of our field trips in either 5th or 6th grade was to Sapsucker Woods, in Ithaca , NY. The things I remember most were the wooden platforms that went through the swamp, and felt very dangerous. It was a … Continue reading →