Uncle Paul

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He wasn't thrilled with the thought of having his picture taken, but I think I might have convinced him that the camera loves him.

Capturing life as it happens...

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My Father-in-law recently passed away and as I was looking for photos for his funeral I was struck at how few we had as he was usually taking the pictures of the grandbabies. I've decided to not let that happen again, so no matter how small the occasion, photos will be taken. I wasn't interested in the technically perfect photos for Cary's memorial, I wanted to remember the times we had shared. So, yesterday we went to my Mother-in-Laws house to see long time family friends. We had a wonderful afternoon of good food and good company... and this was life happening.

The Supervisor

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This morning we went to the City Dock in downtown. There were many men fishing off of the dock and Boozilla became the supervisor. She would sit and talk with the men, then walk the dock inspecting their buckets of fish. I think (hope) she was the bright spot in many of their days.

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Overseeing the removal a large shad from the line.

Penelope's Song

Thank you to Jennifer for the imeem recommendation! Even I figured out that one :o). Hope you all enjoy Loreena's newest song. This was her encore presentation on Tuesday night and it is from her new album, "An Ancient Muse".

Music and lyric: Loreena McKennitt

Now that the time has come
Soon gone is the day
There upon some distant shore
You'll hear me say

Long as the day in the summer time
Deep as the wine dark sea
I'll keep your heart with mine.
Till you come to me.

There like a bird I'd fly
High through the air
Reaching for the sun's full rays
Only to find you there

And in the night when our dreams are still
Or when the wind calls free
I'll keep your heart with mine
Till you come to me

Now that the time has come
Soon gone is the day
There upon some distant shore
You'll hear me say

Long as the day in the summer time
Deep as the wine dark sea
I'll keep your heart with mine.
Till you come to me

No photo today...

as cameras were not permitted in the hall last night, but I just had to share about Loreena McKennit with everyone. If you have not heard her music, RUN to http://www.quinlanroad.com/ and check her out. Fourteen years ago, I was walking past The Nature Company in a mall (do those stores still exist?) and heard music that captivated me. I turned in, not even notifying my friends that I was shopping with, and requested to buy the album that was playing. Many CD's later, I finally had the opportunity to hear her live at the DAR's Constitution Hall in Washington DC. She travels with 9 of the most talented musicians and it truly was a magical night. I'd have her music playing on my blog, but apparently I'm too old to figure this stuff out! But seriously, go listen and enjoy!

Free Scoop Day!

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Ben and Jerry's has a free scoop day every April. It's a bit of a tradition for our family, so yes, we drove 65 miles to get free ice cream. We love us some Ben and Jerry's! But don't worry, we did other errands while we were there. Georgetown is a fantastic little shopping district that has store we shop at, but don't have locations nearer to us.

Please don't judge the photographic qualities of this photo... it's just a memory!