I kept meaning to write about the reunion itself. I wrote about the trip down but not about the actual reunion. I’ve been really busy planning Kathy’s art exhibit and the reception on September 17. And there is music and work to write about, too. I had slept in the car overnight in West Virginia. I made it the rest of the way… Read more →
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Reunion: A stop in Bethlehem
MUSIC: I decided that since I was driving to the reunion in Georgia I might as well try to hit some open mics on the way. I figured, “It’s my vacation, too.” I have never “gone on tour” as a musician. Since there were so many church coffee houses in New England Kathy and I could commute to most of them.… Read more →
The Reunion: the photos and attic memories
I just returned from a reunion with Kathy’s family, the Snyder’s. They rented a really big house in Northwest Georgia (close to Chattanooga, Tennessee). Once I got there it was great seeing everyone and relaxing. But vacations are a lot of work (at least for someone who forgets how to vacation). I am starting to get busier with my design… Read more →
Camera ghosts on Valentine’s Day
The Big Freeze. I spent a good part of Valentines Day thawing out my pipes. I am referring to my house plumbing, not my human plumbing. But, It was so cold out that when I had to go out to get Marty some dog food I had to keep on checking whether my fly was down. Maybe I am exaggerating… Read more →
Reno / Part 3: Visiting Kathy’s sister LouAnn
A few days before I returned home I used Barbara’s car to visit Kathy’s sister, LouAnn in Grass Valley CA. It is about a two-hour drive over the mountains and past Lake Tahoe. LouAnn has Huntington’s Disease. I almost wrote the phrase ‘just like Kathy.’ But, it’s not the same. While there are a lot of similarities in HD patients,… Read more →
The Holidays
LIFE: The holidays can be a tough time after the loss of a loved one. Each event or holiday will be a first for me. Our wedding anniversary is coming up a few days before Christmas. Christmas eve and Christmas day will all give me a chance to reflect on my life with Kathy. I’ve continued going to my two support groups at… Read more →
Pressing forward
The Wilbraham-Hampden Times did a nice article about Kathy and my fundraiser. We are now at 80% of the initial goal! Thanks to everyone. Remembering Kathy Lehndorff Fundraiser ongoing to exhibit artist’s work By Tyler S. Witkop, Turley Publications Staff Writer HAMPDEN – A lifelong artist, Kathy Lehndorff had the creative touch. Now her husband and caregiver Peter is borrowing… Read more →