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Lorna’s Favorites—Restaurants

Posted on March 3, 2016 | by Jay | 5 Comments

Over the years, though, we both realized that our favorite form of recreation is a simple pleasure—dining out. Webster defines the word recreation to mean “activity done for enjoyment when one is not working.” That definition can contain quite a few activities. Usually one thinks of things involving exertion such (more…)

Sandy!

Posted on February 11, 2016 | by Jay | 3 Comments

No signal. Lorna attempts a text message. “Network Not Available” appears on the screen. The wind howls again. What is happening outside? Will I be OK? Monday, October 29, 2012 Landfall Lorna looks around the dark room anxiously. The whine of the howling wind outside intermittently rises and falls. The staccato crackling of (more…)

November Surprise

Posted on February 4, 2016 | by Jay | 4 Comments

“I have an idea…” Lorna can tell just from Caroline’s tone of voice over the phone that she has something sneaky in mind. “I have an idea…” Lorna can tell just from Caroline’s tone of voice over the phone that she has something sneaky in mind. She giggles a bit (more…)

Peter and the Bagel Shop

Posted on January 13, 2016 | by Jay | 2 Comments

“Listen. I’m totally serious,” says Peter earnestly. “I would like to hire you to wear an evening dress and greet the customers.” “Now don’t be naughty, Peter!” Lorna is standing with her partially clenched fists resting knuckles inward on her hips, arms akimbo. A colorful scarf peeks out around her (more…)

Lorna’s Music—Part 12

Posted on December 27, 2015 | by Jay

[This post is part of a series which examines some of Lorna’s favorite songs and what they mean to her and to us. You can find all of these posts by viewing the Music Category.] This album is just what Lorna loves. It has solid R&B grooves and songs with meaning. (more…)

Lorna’s Music—Part 11

Posted on November 28, 2015 | by Jay | 1 Comment

[This post is part of a series which examines some of Lorna’s favorite songs and what they mean to her and to us. You can find all of these posts by viewing the Music Category.] How very strange, I think. I have never heard her mention this “Yanni” before. In My (more…)

City Lights

Posted on November 22, 2015 | by Jay | 1 Comment

I turn away nervously and begin to pace, wringing my hands a bit as I walk. I can only imagine that they will each receive a fine or some other sanction. “Can you take us to see the lights?” Lorna asks. Outside the evening darkness has long ago descended. We (more…)

The Breakfast Club

Posted on November 10, 2015 | by Jay | 3 Comments

I know we are both thinking exactly same thing: We are with The Breakfast Club. Light rain spatters on the windshield and then stops. The few wet leaves that are adhering to the car’s hood (bonnet) rustle slightly in the occasional gust of wind but are not dislodged. The bare limbs (more…)

Good Friends—Dorcas

Posted on November 1, 2015 | by Jay | 9 Comments

[This post is part of a series profiling some of Lorna’s dearest friends and what they each mean to her.] All of the family seem at least somewhat happy and excited to be here. All except Dorcas. July 1995 A New Project Dorcas, Michael, Alex, and Becky They are finally here. (more…)

Lorna’s Music—Part 10

Posted on October 19, 2015 | by Jay | 1 Comment

[This post is part of a series which examines some of Lorna’s favorite songs and what they mean to her and to us. You can find all of these posts by viewing the Music Category.] A few minutes later, by total coincidence, the very song she was humming/singing earlier begins playing. (more…)