A very good pictoral of his life by the Boston Globe....
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/08/senator_ted_kennedy_19322009.html
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Where Did the Time Go ! Mid-July, August, September
I cannot believe that October is just next week. Where has 2009 gone ? I think because it's been such a busy year, it's made the time go by even faster.....Therefore, I'm going to try to update what's been going on over the last months:
July
July was a busy month, but a good month. Andrew was in Cleveland for most of the month. He left in late June to spend about 5 weeks with his granparents and friends there. He came home on Wednesday, July 22, and we left Thursday, July 23, for NYC to visit Elliot.
Jessica spent 10 days in Cleveland in July and seemed to have a good time, but was definitely ready to come home. She likes her life here.
My schedule at American Express changed on July 6, after the layoffs kicked in. I started a new schedule, giving me Wed, Thur., and Fridays off. It's nice to have one weekend day off, but it has been a difficult adjustment. I'm just thankful I have a job.
Jessica, Andrew and I left for NYC to visit Elliot and Nong on Thursday night, July 23. It was a long drive...but a good drive. Jessica drove most of the way. I didn't drive until we got into New Jersey. It was nice to share the driving with someone.
It was so cute watching Andrew's face as we crossed from New Jersey into NYC. He was wide awake and excited to see all the tall buildings. Jessica, too, was bright eyed, even though she had been to NYC once before. We got out to Freeport on Long Island and unloaded the car and went to bed , while Elliot headed to work. The kids and I got up around 1 and decided to go get a bite to eat at the local diner. As we were heading over, Elliot texted to say he was joining us....What a nice surprise ! His boss sent him home for rest of the week, being Elliot had us in town. How nice of him ! I have no way of remembering everything we did while we were there, but I can hit the highlights: we went to the beach most every evening to walk and talk as a family. I was in heaven, having my whole family together. During our stay, we went into the City about 3 or 4 times. It was way fun...and expensive. In the city, we rode the Staten Island Ferry, rode the subways up and down the city, saw Temple Emanuel, St. Patrick's Cathedral, shopped in China Town, saw a movie in Chelsea, spent time in Central Park, people watching ! I still think my best times of the whole trip, were when we were together as a family at the beach.
Another highlight of the trip, was visiting Victor, Amy, Savannah, Sue and the new baby. We all went to visit Amy, Victor, Savannah and "Grammy Sue", before the baby was born. We had such a nice evening, chatting and catching up. It's so nice to still be close to a few of Linda's relatives...I spent so many years with them, I just can't turn off my feelings of family toward them. Likewise, they have been close to me, as well, and very welcoming.
JULY NEWS: Walter Cronkite of the CBS Evening News died on July 17. He was the TV Anchorman I grew up with...."And that's the way it is"...was the famous line I heard every night when he finished his newscast.
AUG
August began with us in NYC. We came home on the Aug 5. We stayed a couple of extra days so we could visit with Cousin Sue's other daughter, Cathy. She was driving in from Cleveland to visit Amy and the new baby. I hadn't seen Cathy in about 5 years....way to long...so it was a thrill to stay a couple of extra days to visit.
When we left, I drove us into New Jersey, where Andrew took up driving...the first time he had driven in 2 weeks...No way was I letting him drive around NY...way to crazy. Anyway, Andrew drove from New Jersey till the lower part of DC, until Andrew almost bought us a bumper off a BMW...That's when Jessica took up driving the rest of the way.
After getting home, the countdown was on for Jessica to move on Campus at UNC G. It was not nearly as traumatic as I had imagined. Alot of it has had to do with Jessica coming home frequently. She pops in around 3 - 4 times a week. LOL....Not sure why, but I'm not going to complain.
Andrew has started 10th Grade and seems a little more serious about studying this year. He is quite aware, there will be no driver's license and no talk of a car if his grades are unacceptable.
In addition to all the children's lives being busy, I met someone towards the middle of August. A very attractive and sweet man. He could be seeing anyone, but for some reason, he is interested in seeing me. I must admit, I am insecure because he is so attractive, but he has such a sweet personality.
AUG NEWS: As far as I'm concerned, the big news of August was the death of Senator Ted Kennedy on Aug 25. I was glued to the TV in the days following...watching history before me...It was just incredible the amount of people who loved and respected him. His funeral was just incredible...not only was it regal, but a true tribute to him as a man, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, senator and Christian. I was so moved to hear his children pay tribute to their father. I have to say in all honesty, I never had that type of relationship with my dad, and can't imagine paying that kind of tribute.
Princess Diana died 12 years ago on Aug 31. It seems like yesterday.
SEPT
The kids are well. Jessica and Andrew have settled into their routines at school. Elliot's job continues to keep him busy. I've decided to take a trip to NYC to see him in Oct. I'm going up mid-month and staying for about a week. Got my tickets with the ole reliable Jetblue.
Andrew has settled into his Wrestling practices and really seems to like it. Jessica has a BF. Kaleb is his name. He's a cutie...very nice young man.
My guy and I are still seeing one another. We really have a great friendship. However, there are some things occurring which are giving me concern, which will not be discussed here....just yet !! :) . We have been enjoying going out weekly on our 'dates'...consisting usually of dinner and a movie. I'm really having to guard my heart..I know I could fall for him.
Also, I was put oncall for the first time for the software that I support at my office.....It was a months rotation....It really wasn't to bad. It could have been much worse.
SEPT NEWS:
William Hoffman, An American Novelist, died Sept 12. He had done a reading at my old church, Christ Church, years ago. I was a big fan of his work and have several of his works.
Patrick Swayze died on Sept 14. He was best known for playing in 'Dirty Dancin'. I was quite impressed he had been married 34 years to his high school sweetheart. He died of Pancreatic Cancer. The same horrible cancer that took my Aunt Katy.
Also, Sept 11, 2009 was 8 years after the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Pennsylvania field tragedy...Still unbelievable. As I watched the news, reliving that day, all the emotions still come to the surface. It was an unbelievable time in our country's history.
July
July was a busy month, but a good month. Andrew was in Cleveland for most of the month. He left in late June to spend about 5 weeks with his granparents and friends there. He came home on Wednesday, July 22, and we left Thursday, July 23, for NYC to visit Elliot.
Jessica spent 10 days in Cleveland in July and seemed to have a good time, but was definitely ready to come home. She likes her life here.
My schedule at American Express changed on July 6, after the layoffs kicked in. I started a new schedule, giving me Wed, Thur., and Fridays off. It's nice to have one weekend day off, but it has been a difficult adjustment. I'm just thankful I have a job.
Jessica, Andrew and I left for NYC to visit Elliot and Nong on Thursday night, July 23. It was a long drive...but a good drive. Jessica drove most of the way. I didn't drive until we got into New Jersey. It was nice to share the driving with someone.
It was so cute watching Andrew's face as we crossed from New Jersey into NYC. He was wide awake and excited to see all the tall buildings. Jessica, too, was bright eyed, even though she had been to NYC once before. We got out to Freeport on Long Island and unloaded the car and went to bed , while Elliot headed to work. The kids and I got up around 1 and decided to go get a bite to eat at the local diner. As we were heading over, Elliot texted to say he was joining us....What a nice surprise ! His boss sent him home for rest of the week, being Elliot had us in town. How nice of him ! I have no way of remembering everything we did while we were there, but I can hit the highlights: we went to the beach most every evening to walk and talk as a family. I was in heaven, having my whole family together. During our stay, we went into the City about 3 or 4 times. It was way fun...and expensive. In the city, we rode the Staten Island Ferry, rode the subways up and down the city, saw Temple Emanuel, St. Patrick's Cathedral, shopped in China Town, saw a movie in Chelsea, spent time in Central Park, people watching ! I still think my best times of the whole trip, were when we were together as a family at the beach.
Another highlight of the trip, was visiting Victor, Amy, Savannah, Sue and the new baby. We all went to visit Amy, Victor, Savannah and "Grammy Sue", before the baby was born. We had such a nice evening, chatting and catching up. It's so nice to still be close to a few of Linda's relatives...I spent so many years with them, I just can't turn off my feelings of family toward them. Likewise, they have been close to me, as well, and very welcoming.
JULY NEWS: Walter Cronkite of the CBS Evening News died on July 17. He was the TV Anchorman I grew up with...."And that's the way it is"...was the famous line I heard every night when he finished his newscast.
AUG
August began with us in NYC. We came home on the Aug 5. We stayed a couple of extra days so we could visit with Cousin Sue's other daughter, Cathy. She was driving in from Cleveland to visit Amy and the new baby. I hadn't seen Cathy in about 5 years....way to long...so it was a thrill to stay a couple of extra days to visit.
When we left, I drove us into New Jersey, where Andrew took up driving...the first time he had driven in 2 weeks...No way was I letting him drive around NY...way to crazy. Anyway, Andrew drove from New Jersey till the lower part of DC, until Andrew almost bought us a bumper off a BMW...That's when Jessica took up driving the rest of the way.
After getting home, the countdown was on for Jessica to move on Campus at UNC G. It was not nearly as traumatic as I had imagined. Alot of it has had to do with Jessica coming home frequently. She pops in around 3 - 4 times a week. LOL....Not sure why, but I'm not going to complain.
Andrew has started 10th Grade and seems a little more serious about studying this year. He is quite aware, there will be no driver's license and no talk of a car if his grades are unacceptable.
In addition to all the children's lives being busy, I met someone towards the middle of August. A very attractive and sweet man. He could be seeing anyone, but for some reason, he is interested in seeing me. I must admit, I am insecure because he is so attractive, but he has such a sweet personality.
AUG NEWS: As far as I'm concerned, the big news of August was the death of Senator Ted Kennedy on Aug 25. I was glued to the TV in the days following...watching history before me...It was just incredible the amount of people who loved and respected him. His funeral was just incredible...not only was it regal, but a true tribute to him as a man, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, senator and Christian. I was so moved to hear his children pay tribute to their father. I have to say in all honesty, I never had that type of relationship with my dad, and can't imagine paying that kind of tribute.
Princess Diana died 12 years ago on Aug 31. It seems like yesterday.
SEPT
The kids are well. Jessica and Andrew have settled into their routines at school. Elliot's job continues to keep him busy. I've decided to take a trip to NYC to see him in Oct. I'm going up mid-month and staying for about a week. Got my tickets with the ole reliable Jetblue.
Andrew has settled into his Wrestling practices and really seems to like it. Jessica has a BF. Kaleb is his name. He's a cutie...very nice young man.
My guy and I are still seeing one another. We really have a great friendship. However, there are some things occurring which are giving me concern, which will not be discussed here....just yet !! :) . We have been enjoying going out weekly on our 'dates'...consisting usually of dinner and a movie. I'm really having to guard my heart..I know I could fall for him.
Also, I was put oncall for the first time for the software that I support at my office.....It was a months rotation....It really wasn't to bad. It could have been much worse.
SEPT NEWS:
William Hoffman, An American Novelist, died Sept 12. He had done a reading at my old church, Christ Church, years ago. I was a big fan of his work and have several of his works.
Patrick Swayze died on Sept 14. He was best known for playing in 'Dirty Dancin'. I was quite impressed he had been married 34 years to his high school sweetheart. He died of Pancreatic Cancer. The same horrible cancer that took my Aunt Katy.
Also, Sept 11, 2009 was 8 years after the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Pennsylvania field tragedy...Still unbelievable. As I watched the news, reliving that day, all the emotions still come to the surface. It was an unbelievable time in our country's history.
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