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Category: Memorial

A Conversation with Jean – June 27, 2017

“Hey – Happy Birthday. 90 years ago, little Jean arrived at the Butler house in South Buffalo. You already know…

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A Conversation with Jean – May 14, 2017

“Wow, Mother’s Day – time sure flies. I owe big time. Been over 2 months – sorry for the delay.…

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A Conversation with Jean – February, 26 2017

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“Yesterday – four years since you left. I miss you a lot. Kathryn McAlarney (her husband Mac’s ashes rest next…

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Posted in: Memorial Filed under: army, family, friends, light, music, poem, remembering

A Conversation with Jean – January 12, 2017

“Hey, sorry for the delay. Lots of stuff, so I’ll get right at it. Christmas went well, except Michelle didn’t…

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Posted in: Memorial Filed under: beer, converstation, Ireland, poem

A Conversation with Jean – November 26, 2016

“I told you this one would be a doozey.” “OK, so get on with it.” “Yeah, it’s been a while.…

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A Conversation With Jean – August 8, 2016

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“Guess what? Bill Fleming had his 100th Birthday party last Friday the 5th.” “Tell me about it. “ “Yeah, but…

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Posted in: Memorial Filed under: conversation, family, news, wife

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What is “Relighting Us”?

relighting us websiteIt is the use of words to bring back lost joy. Words have power. In the loss of my partner of 62 years, words were all I had left. Words that could describe the remembrances of the joy we had. They are many, precious, and in my deepest thoughts. They swirl about in this lonely container of my mind.

Writing stories them allows me to share with others. In their retelling, it brightens us all. Relighting.us is an opportunity for others to participate with your own stories. And to share your joyful memories too!

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