Monday, April 28, 2025
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Mom
I wake up and lay with my hands put together under my face. My mind is so busy, overwhelmed. I laid here and thought for over an hour. Then, suddenly I heard your voice in my head, commanding my attention, "Suzie". Softly you spoke as you interrupted the train of thoughts passing through like Amtrak. I have no clue as to what I was thinking but my is it good to hear your voice.
I listened to this song the other day and it made me appreciate your presence in my life mom. I hope it lasts forever and I am so thankful for you and dad.
For the people who have lost a mother or anyone they loved, I'm so sorry and wish you peace and healing.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Another Patrick and Barb
He looked like a movie star, my uncle who lived at our apartment in Los Angeles with us.
"Go get a job Patrick. It'll be good for you." My mom would tell her brother.
He pretended to leave for work, went to the rooftop and got some sunshine on his skin.
His raspy voice and charm were funny and endearing.
He brought her home one day and introduced us to her after they had met one another in Las Vegas. She was beautiful and kind to us. She looked like a movie star. They fell in love quickly.
They lived with us 3 kids, my mom, dad and the 2 of them.
She wore hula hoop skirts and when she walked up the stairs with him. We could practically see her underpants but she didn't notice our observations at all. Her and Uncle Pat were too busy being love birds.
My mom worked the night shift as a nurse and my dad worked for the union.
They didn't talk much and their busy schedules kept them occupied with everything other than spending time with each other. Still it was a happy marriage. The way they liked it. They had their independence, entertainment with Patrick and Barb and wrapped their free time around taking care of us.
