Goodbye to Facebook
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Staying In Touch Over Vast Distances and Time
My mom is known far and wide for, and because of, keeping in touch with friends and acquaintances from around the world spanning many decades. At 93 years of age, she happily exchanges emails and messages via social media with countless numbers of people. Despite this, she still frequently sends letters and cards through the… Read more
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What a difference a day makes
Summary: Mom’s surgery and miraculous recovery (shared with her permission) It has been an unusual and challenging year so far with many family members experiencing health issues. My mother in law passed away unexpectedly, and several others have experienced health issues and diagnoses : a “triple A” (abdominal aortic aneurysm), appendicitis with perforation followed by… Read more
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Rest In Peace, Professor Lehrer
Tom Lehrer passed away yesterday at age 97. Harvard alum and professor of mathematics, Lehrer generated thousands of fans worldwide despite having a short performance career and limited discography. Here is a thoughtful obituary just published by the New York Times. We owned all three of his original vinyl records, “Songs By Tom Lehrer” (1955),… Read more
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A memorable bike ride at 93 years old
Mom turned 93 years old this week. That in itself is astounding, but when we asked her what she wanted to do for her birthday, she answered, “I want to go on a 30-mile tandem bike ride!” Mom has been riding on the back of a tandem bike off and on since she was 85.… Read more
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