tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57734482024-03-07T18:41:37.658-05:00Maggi's MemoriesMaggihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073938645596128516noreply@blogger.comBlogger140125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773448.post-48054972783248855202018-11-10T12:51:00.001-05:002024-02-06T23:33:41.364-05:00Guadeloupe: France in the Caribbean<br />
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We fell in love with St. Tropez on the coast of the Mediterranean. Walking the streets in the evening light we stopped in a shop once owned by Brigitte Bardot and had chocolate crepes freshly made and topped with Cointreau from a shop window. Some years later we discovered that Georg had relatives in Arcachon, near Bordeaux and we had the pleasure of visiting them. They were incredibly hospitable to us with sumptuous meals night after night.<br />
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For that reason it was natural for me to seek out other French enclaves, especially in my exploration of Caribbean islands. Georg and I rented a house on St. Barts, after which he could forever brag about having a French maid. Last year, I heard about Guadeloupe, a region of France located in the Leeward Islands, near Martinique. Coincidentally, Norwegian Airlines began direct flights there from New York for an incredibly cheap round-trip price. Since I lost my husband I was now a solo traveler, and I booked my flight and a great vacation rental, <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/12681094" target="_blank">Blue Haven Villas.</a><br />
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I was telling my niece, Jessica and her husband Lee about the upcoming trip. They expressed an interest in perhaps joining me. I couldn't think of anything better. They are starting a new chapter in their lives, so possibly this was a once in a life opportunity to spend time together in a unique way. Truth be told, I had a little trepidation going as a single woman to a foreign mountainous island and I didn't speak much French. I did have some in high school to fall back on and a quickie Rosetta Stone course. In retrospect, I believe it was meant to be for them to join me.<br />
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We spent a day and night in New York before our flight and enjoyed some good meals as well as a unique presentation of the Broadway musical, "Sweeney Todd".</div>
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The next day, because we had a late flight, we landed on the island when it was getting dark and the drive from he airport to the vacation rental was across the island, on mountainous, dark and sometimes foggy roads. I was relieved that Lee was there and eventually ended up driving the rental car most of the time on the vacation.</div>
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We were greeted at the villa by a strikingly beautiful woman, the owner <a href="http://www.jobennett.co/" target="_blank">Jo Bennett</a>. an American ex-pat and French model. Jo was very gracious in talking with us and explaining what we needed to know about the rental and the island. We were so impressed by her clever design and decor, not to mention the cleanliness of the rental. I have rented many houses on vacation and this surpassed them all. We were even more impressed in the morning when we saw the ocean view. My favorite part was the outdoor kitchen and living area. Previously, I had worried a bit about mosquitoes, since my niece is childbearing age, and the Zika scare, but there was not one problem with bugs, inside or out, on this trip.<br />
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By the time we got settled in that night we were hungry but most nearby restaurants were closed. The only place we could find was an outdoor local barbeque with live music. No one spoke English, but we managed to place our orders for barbequed chicken and rice and settled in among the locals. We got an instant indoctrination to the culture of Guadeloupe and it was a great beginning to our week.<br />
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<br />Maggihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073938645596128516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773448.post-50666725714982421232018-01-09T00:59:00.000-05:002018-01-09T01:44:56.496-05:00"My Cup Runneth Over"<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
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I haven't written in my blog for awhile. I needed time to digest all the happenings in my life these past months. But now I am ready to share this amazing story.<br />
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Two and half years ago my dear husband Georg was diagnosed with stage four liver and colon cancer. That entire
year revolved around his illness, treatment, hospitalization and we
lost him on January 12, 2016.. Georg and I had been caring for his mother,
who lived alone on her property an hour away from us. After he
passed, I continued to visit her, as we had done, each Sunday. Not long after Georg
died, she started ailing physically and was back and forth to the
hospital and rehabilitation. A little more than a year after Georg,
she passed on as well, leaving behind her home of 35
years on 55 acres of land.</div>
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Thus begins the list of nonstop blessings and miracles from the Lord in the space of only 3 months from July through September, 2017.<br />
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<u><b>Miracle #1:Sale of Acreage</b></u></div>
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After her passing in March, my brother-in-law and I were faced with what to do with her home and 45 acre property. It was too much for us to keep up and we decided to try and sell it. One detriment to selling the house was
that the back twenty acres were inaccessible, due to a family
member's house being in the middle of the property. The house itself, being old and in a remote rural location was going to be difficult enough to sell, let alone this complication. Then one day, just by chance, I
was informed that a neighbor was interested in purchasing the back 20
acres. I contacted him and we made a deal. Now the rest of the
property was a neat rectangle that would be more appealing to a prospective buyer.<br />
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<u><b>Miracle #2: Finding My Condo</b></u></div>
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While this was happening, my own house was becoming more and more difficult to maintain. I began to
feel that I should move to a condo. I had never imagined myself living in a condo, but nevertheless amused myself in
the evenings looking at them online. My criteria were specific: I wanted a
small complex, a condo with two bedrooms, two baths, one with a
pool and I wanted my unit to be close to the pool.<br />
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I must have looked at hundreds, none of
which were to my liking. But one night, lo and behold, I saw one in
an area I never thought to look, which was near the water. I called my friend who is a realtor
and we scheduled a visit. It became disappointly apparent almost immediately that
this was not the condo for me. It was on the second floor with a
miniscule kitchen and the complex didn't seem to be well maintained.
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As we drove away, we discovered another
complex next door which had a for sale sign posted. My agent called the
number and we gained immediate access. It was a ground floor unit
with an entire wall of windows and doorwalls overlooking the
beautifully maintained grounds and immediately in front of my veranda
was the swimming pool. In addition, there were boat slips with a
path directly to Lake St. Clair, about two minutes walk. I knew
immediately this was the place for me. We made an offer, which was
countered, and I accepted. Now, came the question: how was I going to pay for this
before selling my house?
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I applied for and had an anxious month
waiting to see if I could get a home equity loan on my house. Amazingly, I did receive the loan and was able to pay for the condo
with cash and this loan. I was now the owner of a house and a condo.
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There were changes I wanted to make to the condo before moving in. Finding the right companies to do the various
jobs, such as refinishing the floors, painting the walls, doing minor
construction jobs and repairs was challenging because
everyone in that industry is always so busy and I needed the work
done quickly. While all the work was being done on
my mother-in-law's house, I needed to prep my own house to put it on
the market and now also get the condo ready to move into, so I was virtually working on three dwellings at the same
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<u><b>Miracle #4: Sale of My House in
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The listing for my house
went online and the next day there were already 10
showings scheduled. I had to stay away from the house during the showings, so I drove around trying not to be anxious, or curious. I tried to occcupy myself,
going to lunch, to a movie, shopping from 9am to 9pm. By the end of
the day, we had two offers, both above asking price. We chose the
most appealing one. Now we had to wait for the house inspection, which went through with flying colors. Closing would be in about a month which meant I had to scramble to get the condo ready and decide what to take and what to get rid of.<br />
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I felt strongly that none of my
furnishings from my house would look right in the condo, so I decided
I was going to sell everything and start completely from scratch at
the condo. Which meant that not only did I have to pack, but had to
sort through everything I owned and organize an estate sale. In
addition, I had to shop for all new furnishings for the condo as
well. With the help of friends and family, we held an estate sale and sold almost all of my belongings in one weekend. I was left with a lawn chair in my living room on which to watch TV and my mattress on the floor of my bedroom, which was all I needed for the week before my move.<br />
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<u><b>Miracle #5: The Piano</b></u></div>
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On my first visit to the condo, I
noticed a space in the great room that was perfectly suited for a
baby grand piano. In my mind, I pictured a white piano. I've been a
lifelong pianist and growing up had a baby grand at my parent's
house. Once I was married we never lived in a house which could
accommodate that size instrument. I jokingly told my agent, “The first piece of
furniture I buy will be a white baby grand.” Now my nightly
internet search was directed at locating one. White baby grands
are not common, but I did find one in a private home and made an
appointment to look at it. It was ok, but it was older and not a
bright white and she was charging $5000. I was in close touch by phone with
my piano tuner and he recommended that based upon the age I should
not pay more than $2500.
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I put my search on the back burner
because I needed to find an estate sale company to do my sale. The
Lord directed me to look online and write down names of companies
which were doing sales in my area and visit them at their sales to
see if I liked the way they did business. As I was finding sales online in
my area, lo and behold, one of the sales included a white baby grand!
My heart was beating so fast as I read the ad, but dropped as I saw
it was the third and final day of the sale. Surely the piano wasn't
still still available. As I drove there, I was praying all the way. Deep
down I felt that if it was not sold, it was meant to be mine. The
first thing I asked at the door was about the piano. It was still
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It was so beautiful, it took my breath
away. I sat down to play it and tears began to well up. The estate
sale people, not understanding what was causing my emotion, were
rubbing my back, asking if they could get me some water. I knew that God, in His goodness, was giving me this piano. There was a price
tag on the leg: $5000, which I knew was well worth it. But then I
looked up and saw a sign: “Last day of sale, everything is 50%
off.” I got my dream piano for $2500. I purchased it immediately and called my piano mover to pick it up and store it for me.<br />
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<u><b>Miracle #6: Selling Her House</b></u></div>
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In the last few years, my mother-in-law been unable to care for the property, which had always been beautifully maintained, and it had fallen badly into disrepair. My brother-in-law and I knew we had to try to sell it quickly to avoid expensive maintenance costs. With the help of my sister, my daughter-in-law, and Georg's cousin we began the monumental task of cleaning out the house and hosting a huge estate sale. After the sale, we needed to hire someone to empty was was left.<br />
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Then began the renovation, which included wall paper removal, painting, new carpeting, and finding someone to make the surrounding yard look presentable. Finally we were ready to put the house up for sale. It took a bit longer for us to find a buyer
for my mother-in-law's home. Time was of the essence, since the maintenance, grass cutting and potential winter snow removal was going to be expensive. A few weeks later we received an offer and we accepted. Our buyers were a family with children and the house was perfect for them. Once again, the home inspection went through with only one improvement, easily taken care of. The closing went off without a hitch and the stress and drama of the last three months was finished.<br />
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I was blessed with the help of wonderful friends and family that got me moved into the condo. I could never have done it on my own. We sat on the terrace and had a celebratory glass of wine together. Life is good.<br />
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Now that I am settled, I feel as though I am starting a whole new life. I look forward to what the future holds.<br />
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<b><u>Gratitude:</u></b></div>
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I feel as though a
1000 lb weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. I can't begin to
express how grateful I am to the Lord for the way He has walked me
through every step of the way. He has been my provider, my advisor, my guide, my confidant. No one can ever tell me there is no God. I have felt Him and His presence daily and I will be grateful forever.<br />
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My husband Georg wrote me many lovely things over our 46 year marriage, but the very last thing he wrote to me before he went to heaven was "My cup runneth over" from the 23 Psalm. I actually found that he had written that in three different places that I discovered in his effects when I was sorting his belongings. I know he wanted me to know that he "dwells in the house of the Lord forever" and not to be sad.<br />
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<span class="text Ps-23-1" id="en-KJV-14237" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span class="small-caps" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;">Lord</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">is my shepherd; I shall not want.</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-23-2" id="en-KJV-14238" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="versenum" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;">2 </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-23-3" id="en-KJV-14239" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="versenum" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;">3 </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-23-4" id="en-KJV-14240" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="versenum" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;">4 </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: </span></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-23-4" id="en-KJV-14240" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-23-5" id="en-KJV-14241" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="versenum" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;">5 </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: </span></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-23-5" id="en-KJV-14241" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-23-6" id="en-KJV-14242" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="versenum" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;">6 </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: </span></span></div>
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<span class="text Ps-23-6" id="en-KJV-14242" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">and I will dwell in the house of the</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span class="small-caps" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;">Lord</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">for ever.</span></span></div>
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Maggihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073938645596128516noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773448.post-79792442349737657882017-04-18T23:25:00.001-04:002017-04-18T23:26:25.767-04:00Revisiting Kauai: Memories of Georg<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My last visits to Kauai were in 2002
and 2004 with my beloved husband of 46 years. It has always remained
fondly in my memories as being the most idyllic, romantic vacation
spot. At his memorial service last year we showed a slideshow (which
my grandson Nathan put together) made up mainly of pics of him on the island
and underscored by Iz singing "Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful
World". I felt strongly that I wanted to return to Kauai with my family.<br />
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The trip was filled with memories of
him, hiking Waimea Canyon, eating Jo-Jo's shave ice, eating at
Keoki's Paradise, driving to the north shore. My grandson retraced
his steps and my daughter-in-law took a photo of him standing at the
very edge of the canyon my husband did and she stitched the two
photos together to look as though they were standing there together.
Our last day, which happened to be Georg's birthday, we tossed a
lei off the balcony into the ocean.<br />
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We rented a beautiful condo right on the ocean, enabling us to take in the tropical breezes and the sparking blue water. Nathan learned how to dive at the pool and discovered a newfound love for hiking. I took him on his first helicopter ride to see the amazing scenery of the inaccessible places on the island. It was a special time of togetherness that I shall never forget.<br />
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Maggihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073938645596128516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773448.post-9470170597004032912017-02-13T23:54:00.003-05:002017-02-14T07:30:35.927-05:00Winter Respite in FloridaWinter in Michigan can be a test of endurance, especially if you are not a fan of skiing or ice skating. I hibernate like a bear, racing from the warmth of my house to the heated car to the warmth of my office until springs breaks in April. Not everyone is able to escape to a warm climate in February. My sister Caroline and I were lucky enough to do just that. Our friend Carol and her husband Jerry opened their home to us in Naples, Florida for a long weekend of blue skies and 80 degree weather. Their home was like a five star resort and we were treated like royalty. Each bedroom in the house opened onto their toasty screened-in pool and we spent all our time outside. We thank them for their hospitality and friendship.<br />
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We enjoyed many restaurants and trips to the beach, as well as relaxing poolside dining and drinks daily. Our 80 degree weather with blue skies all weekend could not have been more perfect,. It was a welcome respite from the wind and chill back home.<br />
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<br />Maggihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073938645596128516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773448.post-12078451599028645412017-01-22T17:01:00.004-05:002017-02-14T07:26:37.974-05:00The Bucket List<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaVFUafIaGqksqgy8Okqjv5eq_XP3jmDPCaFMq7Co2DPfQ9F_jiAPrOyKRzSP49gxTfMXEOpOPDvH2al0vF0Y_j9Wk6RmHQRK6U6CvLfUxnBoYL3PMPiXKwvrS5yloioP5pSGHGw/s1600/B12.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaVFUafIaGqksqgy8Okqjv5eq_XP3jmDPCaFMq7Co2DPfQ9F_jiAPrOyKRzSP49gxTfMXEOpOPDvH2al0vF0Y_j9Wk6RmHQRK6U6CvLfUxnBoYL3PMPiXKwvrS5yloioP5pSGHGw/s320/B12.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When you get to a certain age, you start thinking about your bucket list. How much time do I have left to see some of the things I have always dreamt about? Of course, none of us knows when our time will come, whether in youth or old age. I am so glad Georg and I were able to enjoy many of those items together before we lost him too soon. After two difficult years it is time for me to assess what's left on my list. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One thing was a helicopter ride into the Grand Canyon. Georg and I traveled there together and were amazed at the majesty of God's creation. But we never attempted the hike down and that is definitely beyond my capability now. I was on my way to Lake Havasu for the annual balloon festival (the second thing on my list). Since my plane was landing in Las Vegas and I was driving to Arizona, I decided to stay in Vegas first and do the helicopter ride. My hotel recommended Maverick Aviation Group, for their safety record. They picked me up from my hotel and we signed up at their office.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I will never forget flying over Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and the endlessly fascinating colors and rock formations of the desert landscape. Best of all, landing in the canyon for champagne and a light snack. The whole journey, from door to door, was about four hours and worth every penny.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Then it was on to my next destination, Lake Havasu City, Arizona, a popular vacation spot and water recreation area. In particular, it is also famous for the London Bridge, which was dismantled in London in 1967 and relocated in the city by Robert P. McCulloch. The structure was completed in 1971. It is the site of the annual balloon festival.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The view from my balcony at The Heat Hotel, overlooking the bridge, afforded the best possible vantage point from which to see the balloons.</span></span><br />
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What's next on the bucket list? I want to get back to Hawaii and I've been wanting to see Orca whales up close for a long time. Hopefully I will be able to fulfill those dreams this year as well. God willing!<br />
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<br />Maggihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073938645596128516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773448.post-37460620332103229132016-11-21T11:31:00.001-05:002020-07-02T10:40:22.404-04:00Dames at Sea, Day Thirteen: Last Day in Barcelona, Sagrada Familia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After almost two weeks underway, we reached the end of our trip of a lifetime. We had been to four countries, experienced Rome and Barcelona and had eaten a lot of amazing food. My photographs will help me to remember every moment. The world is an amazing place and one thing I have found is that people are the same regardless of which part of the planet they are from. Everyone responds to a smile and desires appreciation. It is amazing that we had no negative experiences. No one tried to pickpocket us, despite dire warnings from friends. Everyone we came in contact with were friendly, kind and helpful and our memories are warm.<br />
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Our last day in Barcelona was devoted to Gaudi's Sagrada Familia. We had purchased timed tickets in advance. They usually sell out, so it was necessary to get them beforehand. Construction began in 1882 and was only one quarter complete by the time of Gaudi's death in 1926. The goal is to complete construction by 2026, one hundred years after his death. It has been described as the most extraordinary personal interpretation of Gothic architecture since the Middle Ages.<br />
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The church design has eighteen spires, representing the twelve apostles, the Virgin Mary, four Evangelists and, the tallest spire, Jesus Christ. There are three facades: the Nativity facade faces the east; the Passion to the west and Glory to the south. On the interior, Gaudi designed the columns to mirror trees and branches. Opinions about the church are polarizing. Some experts have called it "hideous", others "a marvel of technical perfection" and "spirit symbolized in stone". I personally found it emotionally moving, jubilant and whimsical all at the same time. It gives glory to God and I have the sense it was built for that purpose, not for the glorification of the architect.<br />
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Inside, soft, heavenly music wafted through as we sat and took it all in. Special sitting areas were designated for prayer and quiet, no photos allowed. We were brought to tears.<br />
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Saying goodbye to Barcelona was difficult. Our three days there have only whetted my appetite to return and really get to know the city. A girl can dream!<br />
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<br />Maggihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073938645596128516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773448.post-39618064258402663012016-11-21T00:54:00.003-05:002020-07-02T10:39:15.445-04:00Dames at Sea, Day Twelve: Barcelona Our second to last day we tried to squeeze in as many sights as possible. Using the hop-on/hop-off bus gave us the ability to get an overview of the city. It would take months of living in Barcelona to even begin to appreciate all the city has to offer.<br />
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Fish Sculpture, by Frank Gehry, for the 1992 Olympics<br />
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The "bullet building", a 38 story skyscraper designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. It has 4500 LED devices which allow the generation of luminous images on its facade. The outside has temperature sensors which regulate opening and closing of blinds, reducing the need for air conditioning.<br />
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Sagrada Familia, the front of which in white letters reads "Jesus, the Nazarene King of the Jews."<br />
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CLICK ON "NEWER POST" BELOW TO CONTINUE TO DAY 13Maggihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073938645596128516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773448.post-36516467311535749572016-11-21T00:37:00.003-05:002020-07-02T10:38:54.010-04:00Dames at Sea, Day Eleven continued: Foodie Experience BCN<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Earlier in the year I was told about a website called "<a href="https://www.eatwith.com/offering/14210/?eventId=28732" target="_blank">Eat With</a>". It is a novel concept where you are invited to the home of a local chef in various cities around the world for a meal and/or cooking lesson. Intrigued, I researched Barcelona and found a number of possibilities. I had always wanted to learn how to make paella and, lo and behold, here was an opportunity to learn how to do just that. Having signed up and paid in advance online ($70 per person), we were given an address and on the designated day found our way there via taxi from our hotel.<br />
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Our chef, Angels was incredibly warm and friendly, as though welcoming old friends into her kitchen. We were a group of eleven, ten women and one man. Three were German, two Russian and six of us were American, not including Angels who was Spanish. Lucky for us, all spoke English.We are always humbled by others knowing our language when we do not know theirs. The young German women each spoke four languages.</div>
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To begin our evening we walked together on the incredibly crowded Las Rambas (the primarily pedestrianized central boulevard which cuts through the heart of the city), filled with people, street performers, restaurants and shops. Angels watched over us like a mother hen, leading us in a group to La Bouqueria, the most amazing market I have ever seen in my life. She explained that it was better to go in the evening, because it was much more crowded in the morning, although I can't imagine it being more crowded. I was astonished at the sheer number of colorful stands with their artfully arranged displays, which would have had to have been recreated each and every day. She stopped periodically to describe the wares and in particular explained the difference between Serrano ham and the more dear Iberico hams, some of which are aged for five years, hence their astronomical price tag of upwards of $80 a pound.<br />
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Back at the kitchen, Angels put each of us to work slicing and dicing. The lone man was given the task of filling our sangria glasses. One of the German women was taught how to make the potato tortilla cakes, as Angels showed us her technique of rubbing toast with a garlic clove and a half tomato, sprinkling with olive oil and coarse sea salt. As we enjoyed partaking of these goodies, she started the paella. She used an enormous paella pan and a special burner of the same size, with a propane tank for fuel, first sauteing the enormous prawns, then chicken thighs, then rice, the vegetables we had prepared and broth. It didn't take more than 20 minutes for the rice to cook through. When it was almost finished she added the mussels. When the mussels opened we were ready to eat.<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">Our conversation was lively around the dinner table over wine as we ooohed and aaahed over the paella. There was one more treat to be had. We had prepared flan and each of us got to brulee our own with a torch. By the end of the evening we felt we had just made eleven new friends. We regretfully parted from Angels and I had the feeling I wished I lived nearby to continue our new friendship. In fact, I have actually found a vacation rental nearby and am dreaming about returning.</span></div>
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Back home now, I ordered a paella pan and I have made that dinner twice for guests. They loved participating in what was one of my fondest memories of our trip.<br />
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CLICK ON "NEWER POST" BELOW TO CONTINUE TO DAY 12Maggihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073938645596128516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773448.post-17839331511786124412016-11-20T23:50:00.002-05:002020-07-02T10:38:31.474-04:00Dames at Sea, Day Eleven: Arrival in Barcelona Sadly, our time at sea was over but we were ready for the next part of our trip, which was Barcelona. I particularly was intrigued by the influence of the architect, Antonin Gaudi (1852-1926), a practitioner of Catalan Modernism and I was eager to visit his most magnificent vision, the still incomplete Sagrada Familia cathedral.<br />
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We got settled in the beautiful Hotel Majestic, in a very affluent area of the city, surrounded by exclusive shopping. We wasted no time getting our ticket for the hop-on/hop-off bus for the next two days. We had already caught glimpses of the whimsical Gaudi architecture. The hotel rooftop lounge and pool area was perfect for our first lunch in Barcelona, with a glorious view of the city.<br />
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CLICK ON "NEWER POST" BELOW TO CONTINUE TO DAY 11 (CONTINUED)Maggihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073938645596128516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773448.post-5733419348398015652016-11-20T22:28:00.000-05:002020-07-02T10:38:00.890-04:00Dames at Sea, Day Ten: MajorcaMajorca is the largest of the Balearic islands with a widely diverse history from traces of habitation from the Neolithic period to occupation by the Romans as well as having a Moorish influence. It is now a popular tourist destination, particularly by Germans and the British. Well known stars such as Michael Douglas, Claudia Schiffer and Andrew Lloyd Webber own villas on the island. We visited Bellver Castle, built in the 14th century and is one of the few circular castles in Europe. <br />
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CLICK ON "NEWER POST" BELOW TO CONTINUE TO DAY 11Maggihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073938645596128516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773448.post-13376047609052505742016-11-20T22:07:00.003-05:002020-07-02T17:54:57.943-04:00Dames at Sea, Day Nine: MenorcaFrom the French Riviera, we now were in Spain. Menorca is one of the Balearic Islands, smaller than sister island Majorca. It's a charming little resort island and I could see myself vacationing there in one of the many vacation rentals. We toured a site called the Taulas of Menorca, which are thought to have been created by prehistoric or astronomical purposes. The site has been compared to Stonehenge in the British Isles. Later, our tour took us to a lovely little church and to a very popular restaurant and club dug deep into a cliff called Cova d'en Xoroi , accessed by 165 steps. There is a love story legend associated with these caves, related to us by our guide. It certainly was the most unique spot for a club and I can't imagine anyone transversing these stairs after a few drinks!<br />
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Maggihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073938645596128516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773448.post-25609256082706117622016-11-20T21:44:00.004-05:002020-07-02T10:36:37.347-04:00Dames at Sea, Day Eight: Day of RestAfter seven days of virtual nonstop sightseeing, even I was ready for a break. Carol and I decided to stay onboard, eat, drink Prosecco and relax by the pool. We did take a little time to explore the ship and admired the amazing art on display in all the corridors, some for sale for as much as $35,000. We were shocked to see original works from Salvadore Dali, to Marc Chagall and even Bob Dylan.<br />
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Normally, if we had an early tour, we had breakfast served in our room. But this day we had the luxury of eating outside of La Terrazza on the deck. I should mention that we had perfect weather, despite it being off season. Many mentioned to us that it was unseasonably warm and pleasant.<br />
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We enjoyed an afternoon snack on our balcony. Carol participated in a putting contest and we had a late dinner at Hot Rocks on the pool deck. The concept was unique: each person had their own lava-hot cooking tile on which we could grill our choice of protein. We both did surf and turf: a melt-in-your mouth filet mignon and the hugest prawns I have ever seen (they were from Madagascar and looked to be at least six inches long.)<br />
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CLICK ON "NEWER POST" BELOW TO CONTINUE TO DAY 9Maggihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073938645596128516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773448.post-43118613342692588272016-11-19T14:43:00.002-05:002020-07-02T12:25:04.347-04:00Dames at Sea, Day Seven: Monaco, Nice and Monte CarloFrom the Italian Riviera, we proceeded to the French Riviera where we landed in Monaco. It is the second smallest and most densely populated country in the world with a population of about 37,000 people on less than one square mile of land. It is best known for its casino (shown in the James Bond movie, "Casino Royale".) Our bus tour took us through winding roads in the hills to adjoining cities and towns. After a rest on the ship we took a water taxi into town and to the casino. (We couldn't resist! "When in Rome...") We passed on the drinks (17 euros) but tried our hand at a few slots. We both actually came out ahead. We both knew when to quit, luckily. <br />
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CLICK ON "NEWER POST" BELOW TO CONTINUE TO DAY 8: DAY OF RESTMaggihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073938645596128516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773448.post-39681388009501139822016-11-19T13:53:00.001-05:002020-07-02T12:24:42.773-04:00Dames at Sea, Day Six: Portofino, Rapallo, Santa MargheritaOur second day of touring, Carol decided to stay on the ship and luxuriate. It was a beautiful day to relax poolside, with a steady supply of Prosecco. I, on the other hand, couldn't resist seeing these three islands in the Italian region of Liguria. We started and ended with Portofino, a charming fishing village frequented by celebrities. Then it was on to Rapallo, distinguished by a castle built in 1550 for defensive purposes, once a prison and now used for conferences and events. Santa Margherita was my favorite and I drank in the atmosphere at a waterfront restaurant next to a mariner's church called Sant Erasmo, which chimed periodically during my lunch of Prosecco and seafood salad.<br />
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CLICK ON "NEWER POST" BELOW TO CONTINUE TO DAY 5: FLORENCEMaggihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073938645596128516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773448.post-84060593467362134942016-11-15T23:02:00.001-05:002020-07-02T10:44:09.502-04:00Dames at Sea, Day Three: Vatican City and Sistine ChapelOur final day in Rome and we used the hop-on/off bus again, this time headed for Vatican City. On the way one crosses the Ponte Sant'Angelo, completed in 134 A.D. The bridge is adorned with 10 angels, each holding a symbolic reference to the crucifixion, one holding a whip, another a crown of thorns, garment and dice, a cross, and so on. <br />
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Once across the bridge we caught our first glimpse of St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican. I was unprepared for how huge it is. <br />
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Our goal was the Sistine Chapel and we had to walk the entire circumference to get around to the other side to enter the Vatican Museum. The Vatican Museum houses 54 galleries which lead to the Sistine Chapel. The galleries are filled with an "immense collection built up by the Popes throughout the centuries, including some of the most renowned classical sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world." (Wikipedia) When we finally arrived at the Sistine Chapel at the end of the galleries, it was filled with wall-to-wall people. There was a holy hush, encouraged periodically by an usher who reminded everyone to be quiet. To my disappointment, no photography was allowed. The photograph below was taken from a book on the subject. The chapel is famous for it's depictions of the life of Christ and Moses and the Last Judgement by Michaelangelo, each of which took him over two years to paint.<br />
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CLICK ON "NEWER POST" BELOW TO CONTINUE TO DAY 4: BOARDING THE SHIPMaggihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073938645596128516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773448.post-22071895564925613242016-11-15T22:22:00.005-05:002020-07-02T12:22:46.162-04:00Dames at Sea, Day Two: Hop-on, Hop-off to the ColosseumThere was so much to see in the next two days we decided the best way to maximize our time was to purchase tickets on the ubiquitous "hop-on, hop-off" busses, of which there were several companies. The weather was very comfortable and we were able to sit in the upper, open air area, perfect for taking photos. The tickets were only 34 Euros for two days, a real bargain compared to what cab fares would have been. I was in photo-heaven and snapped away constantly. Carol took pictures too, mostly of me taking pictures. <br />
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There were so many things to see. At every turn we oohed and aahed as the antiquities of ancient Rome emerged into sight. We felt like we were on a movie set or in Walt Disney World, only this was the real thing. I will never watch "Gladiator" the same way again. It was awe inspiring, to say the least. I took hundreds of photos that day, or which I only have room here to post a few. While I was jumping around snapping photos, Carol was photographing ME taking photos, one of which is this one.<br />
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When we see travelogues on television or seeing photos of these iconic sites it looks like the photos above and when you go you expect it to look like this. What they don't show you is what it really looks like:<br />
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There are incredibly huge crowds everywhere. And we were there in what was considered to be "off" season. I can't imagine how crowded it would be during high season. <br />
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We ended the day back at the hotel, hungry and ready for another nice meal. This time we chose another restaurant close by and it ended up being our "go to" place for the rest of our stay in Rome. We fell in love with the fresh and light ingredients, preparation and presentations. Sure wish this place was around the corner from me at home! (<a href="http://www.fiore.roma.it/" target="_blank">Ristorante Fiore</a>)<br />
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Prosecco became our refreshing, bubbly drink of choice throughout our stay in Rome and on the cruise.<br />
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<br />Maggihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073938645596128516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773448.post-64685622176911260342016-11-15T19:56:00.002-05:002020-07-02T12:22:13.374-04:00Dames at Sea, Day One: Arrival in RomeGoing on a trip entails a lot of preparation to make sure everything at work and at home is running smoothly while you are gone. We both slept very little the night before and neither of us slept on the plane from Detroit to Amsterdam and then on to Rome. So we arrived at the Rose Garden Palace in a daze. Our room wasn't ready at 10am, so we waited in the elegant lobby and were served cappucchino while we waited. The views from our windows were worth the wait. We weren't in Kansas anymore. My room actually faced the American Embassy and I could see the security guards carefully checking under cars with long-handled mirrors before being granted them admittance. Later in the day I took a photo of the security gate but was sternly forbidden by the guard and I don't dare post the photo. <br />
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After taking a nap, we had our first dinner at a restaurant recommended by the hotel, a short walk away. It felt surreal as we walked to LaGlara. We were in Rome! The next morning we had nice strong coffee and breakfast in the hotel in their lovely garden room. <br />
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In spring of this year I decided to take a trip to two of the cities I had not yet seen: Rome and Barcelona. The cruiseline, Silversea had sent me a very lucrative offer cruising between those two port cities and I booked the trip, thinking I would be going alone. In the summer I was telling my friend Carol about it and on the spur of the moment she asked if she could join me. Every detail lined up for her to be able to go on the trip as well. The name "Dames at Sea" came to me because it was a musical I conducted years ago at Avon Players in Rochester, Michigan. </div>
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October 25: Depart for Rome </div>
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October 26: Check into Rose Garden Hotel, Rome</div>
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October 29: Board Silverseas, Silver Spirit at Civitavecchia</div>
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October 30: Livorno (Guided Tour of Florence)</div>
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October 31: Portofino (Villages of Rapallo and Santa Margherita)</div>
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November 1: Monte Carlo (Riviera Corniches) *</div>
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November 2: Marseille, France (Aix-en-Provence) *</div>
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November 3: Porto Mahon, Menorca (Discover Menorca)</div>
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November 4: Palma de Mallorca (Palma Highlights)</div>
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November 5: Disembark in Barcelona</div>
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Check into Majestic Hotel</div>
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November 8: Fly home<br />
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It's only a 6 hour plane ride from Detroit to Los Angeles and surroundings, but California is worlds away from Michigan. The sun is almost always shining, compared to our Michigan weather, where many a planned outdoor event has been ruined by rain. At my girlfriend's in San Jose the patio cushions can be left out from May through October. Orange trees produce fruit year round. Plants florish. However, the hills and grass are yellow from lack of rain. My California friends exclaim with delight when I show them photos of my lush green backyard and they look forward to cooler weather so they can bundle up in a jacket. If it weren't for my family back home, I'd move there in a heartbeat. The next best thing is vacationing there and I go as often as I am able.<br />
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Often, my motivation for travel is attending Eric Kunze's performances, which brought me to La Mirada in July for "The Little Mermaid" and Sacramento in August for "The Hunchback of Notre Dame". I squeezed in a visit to my friend Sherry and her family in San Jose as well. <br />
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From La Mirada it is only a couple hour train ride to San Diego, which was a nice day trip diversion from my evenings at the theater. I daresay you will not get better Mexican food anywhere else in the States than in San Diego. <br />
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A short month later, I found myself on the plane again, this time to San Jose, then to Sacramento.<br />
My high school friends Sherry and Bob moved out west when they graduated from college.<br />
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Sherry and Bob treated me to a day trip along the coast on the 17 Mile Drive and Monterrey.<br />
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I rented a car and drove for two hours to Sacramento, where I had rented a flat for the week only two blocks from the theater.<br />
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Out of eight performances, I had tickets to five of them. The production was an incredible experience and I could have sat through many more. The character of the hunchback was played to perfection by John McGinty, a deaf actor and Eric played the Captain of the guard of Notre Dame, both in love with the gypsy girl, Esmerelda, portrayed by Lesli Marguerite.<br />
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Topping off the week I treated myself to a limo tour of some Napa wineries. I was joined with a few couples from different hotels, all very nice people. It was a lovely, relaxing day of jovial conversation and wine tasting.<br />
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Eric's next performances will be in Manila, Philippines. Alas, that is one trip I will not be taking due to the fact I will have just returned from a long vacation along the Mediterranean. Stay tuned for a very extensive trip report in late October/November! Read more about Eric Kunze at the fansite: <a href="http://www.erickunze.com/" target="_blank">www.erickunze.com</a>.Maggihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073938645596128516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773448.post-16350156329869806892016-05-06T03:44:00.001-04:002016-09-30T11:58:07.220-04:00New York 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was my birthday weekend and just by chance Eric Kunze was performing with the New York Pops at the same time. I hadn't been to the city since 2004 with my niece Jessica and this was the perfect opportunity to return. I had traveled alone before but always had Georg at home in case I needed him. Surprisingly I was less uncomfortable than I thought I would be, eating at restaurants by myself and finding my way around. <br />
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My hotel, the Park Central lived up to its name - right across the street from Carnegie Hall, next to the restaurant I was meeting at with my friends and three blocks from Central Park. I signed up for Lyft, an alternative to Uber and received five free $10 rides, so I could move about easily. <br />
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My friend Mary was meeting me on Sunday, so in the meantime I was able to explore the city, going to Central Park where spring blossoms were in bloom and seeing the musical, Tuck Everlasting. In the cast were Terrance Mann and Kathy Voytko, both of whom I had met and spent time with through Eric. New York is a foodies mecca and I enjoyed eating nearby at Petrossian and Cognac, both French food restaurants, and Red Eye Grill. <br />
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Sunday was rainy and I took Lyft to Times Square Church, originally founded by David Wilkerson, author of "The Cross and the Switchblade", friend and coworker in the faith of our Pastor Alex Silva. David is deceased now, but the church has continued to be wildly successful with attendance on a Sunday at various services numbering 6000 to 7000 people. The church purchased the former Mark Hellinger Theatre, built in 1930 and has kept it in original condition.<br />
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Mary met me on Sunday and we had dinner with Eric and his friends who were in town from California to attend the performance. Dinner was at Carmine's, a favorite of Eric's when he lived in New York during his Broadway performance period in the 90's. We were joined by his friends Gina, Danny, Anthony and Allison and Broadway pals Norm Lewis (the first black Phantom) and Keith Bearden, currently in Wicked.<br />
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Eric was busy Monday with rehearsals, so Mary and I took Lyft downtown to the World Trade Center site. We were immediately moved as we stepped onto the monument grounds. The sense of grief and tragedy was palpable and the mood was quiet and somber as people stood respectfully at the waterfall pool with the names of the lost engraved in granite all around the pool. We would have liked to go into the museum but there was a very long line and we decided to save it for another trip.<br />
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Our next stop was lunch at ABC Kitchen at the ABC Carpet and Home store. We swooned over the fresh menu and afterward at the fantastic home decor items on six floors of the largest carpet and home store in the world, dubbed "Disneyland for rich adults". <br />
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After freshening up at the hotel we met my oldest friend Ingrid (her parents and mine brought us over on the boat together from Germany in the 50's so they could work in the US) . Ingrid and her daughter and daughter-in-law were attending the concert with us. We had a wonderful meal at Red Eye Grill, right across the street from Carnegie Hall.<br />
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After dinner we proceded to the concert hall. It was my first visit to Carnegie, which presented its first performance in 1891 and I was starstruck. So many of the greats have appeared on that stage including George Gershwin, Benny Goodman, Maria Callas and the Beatles. The New York Pops, led by conductor Steven Reineke, was celebrating it's 33rd anniversary and chose that occasion to honor Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg, composers of many musicals including Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, the Pirate Queen, Martin Guerre and others. Eric was among other great performers who joined the Pops in singing selections from these musicals. It was a great honor and a thrill to be there to witness it. <br />
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After the concert I was able to go backstage to congratulate Eric and the cast, including Lea Salonga, who was Eric's co-star in Les Miserables in 1993. Also present were Alain Boublil and his wife and co-performer Marie Zamora, as well as the dinner friends from the night before.<br />
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I topped off the evening with a nice long visit at my hotel with Anita Riggio and her husband Roland. Anita has written a groundbreaking new musical called "Brindlebeast" which is to star Eric someday. She has been working very hard to get it up and running. I headed home the next day, but not before making plans to return soon. On the agenda for next time is walking the Brooklyn Bridge, seeing the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and visiting the 911 Museum. <br />
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To see a slide show of the full album click.<a href="https://goo.gl/photos/zyZoYmq3p8gzxSKj6">here</a>.Maggihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073938645596128516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773448.post-75841342304037222762016-04-02T09:17:00.003-04:002016-09-30T11:56:41.365-04:00A New Normal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's been three months and there has still not been one day when I don't cry at least once for Georg. I read an article last year that touched me so deeply I saved it to my desktop. It means even more to me now. It was written by Sheryl Sandberg (see credit below) and I have personalized it to reflect my own experience.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A
childhood friend of mine who is now a rabbi recently told me that the
most powerful one-line prayer he has ever read is: “Let me not die
while I am still alive.” I would have never understood that prayer
before losing my husband. Now I do.</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I
think when tragedy occurs, it presents a choice. You can give in to
the void, the emptiness that fills your heart, your lungs, constricts
your ability to think or even breathe. Or you can try to find
meaning...I have spent many of my moments lost in that void. And I
know that many future moments will be consumed by the vast emptiness
as well.</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But
when I can, I want to choose life and meaning.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">I
have learned that I never really knew what to say to others in need.
I think I got this all wrong before; I tried to assure people that it
would be okay, thinking that hope was the most comforting thing I
could offer. A friend of mine with late-stage cancer told me that the
worst thing people could say to him was “It is going to be okay.”
That voice in his head would scream, How do you know it is going to
be okay? Do you not understand that I might die? I learned this past
month what he was trying to teach me. Real empathy is sometimes not
insisting that it will be okay but acknowledging that it is not. When
people say to me, “You will find happiness again,” my heart tells
me, Yes, I believe that, but I know I will never feel pure joy again.
Those who have said, “You will find a new normal, but it will never
be as good” comfort me more because they know and speak the truth.
Even a simple “How are you?”—almost always asked with the best
of intentions—is better replaced with “How are you today?” </span>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I
can’t even express the gratitude I feel to my family and friends
who have done so much and reassured me that they will continue to be
there. In the brutal moments when I am overtaken by the void, when
the months and years stretch out in front of me endless and empty,
only their faces pull me out of the isolation and fear. My
appreciation for them knows no bounds.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">I
miss Georg and want him back in the worst way. As a friend said:
“Option A is not available. So let’s just kick the shit out of
option B.” So, to honor Georg I promise to do all I can to kick the
shit out of option B. But I will always mourn for option A. </span>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As
Bono sang, “There is no end to grief . . . and there is no end to
love.” I miss you Georg.</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(Sheryl Sandberg is
a chief operating officer at Facebook. Read her story and the full
essay </span><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/sheryl-sandberg-pens-heartfelt-essay-death-husband-article-1.2245267" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">here</a><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.)</span>Maggihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073938645596128516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773448.post-21316865081126519562016-02-24T21:44:00.001-05:002016-04-02T09:18:44.812-04:00My Cup Overflows<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been a month and half since my beloved Georg left this earth. Grief has not diminished, but rather grown. Not a day goes by that I am not brought to tears. It might be a picture, a movie, something a friend says, an article of clothing. A few weeks ago it was when a friend surprised me with a card from Georg on Valentine's Day. He had asked her to bring it to him in the hospital so he could sign it. She told me he was hardly able to hold the pen. In shaky writing he wrote: "My cup runneth over". Love, Georg.<br />
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It was the devastating last missive of hundreds of letters, notes and cards I got from him since we were kids, all of which I have saved. I could only wonder what he meant by writing that and I supposed I would never find out, at least in this lifetime. Why would someone write "My cup runneth over" when they were in pain and dying?<br />
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I have not been able to bring myself to go downstairs, to his home theater where he sat for hours in his easy chair watching TV and playing games on his laptop. But tonight something drew me down there and I had an overwhelming need to sit in that chair. As I sat, I looked at his collection of pens, puzzle books, laptops, miscellaneous scraps of paper. I picked one up. It had writing all over it: doctor's appointments, dates, phone numbers. In one corner something he wrote caught my eye: "My cup runneth over. Psalm 23". Psalm 23, the one always read at funerals. Slowly the realization came to me: somehow he led me to discover that scrap of paper to let me know he "dwells in the house of the Lord forever." <br />
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<span style="color: #001320;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">The
Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #001320;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">He
makes me lie down in green pastures,</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #001320;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">he
leads me beside quiet waters,</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #001320;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">he
refreshes my soul.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #001320;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">He
guides me along the right paths</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #001320;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">for
his name’s sake.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #001320;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">Even
though I walk</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #001320;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">through
the darkest valley,</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #001320;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">I
will fear no evil,</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #001320;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">for
you are with me;</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #001320;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">your
rod and your staff,</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #001320;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">they
comfort me.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #001320;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">You
prepare a table before me</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #001320;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">in
the presence of my enemies.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #001320;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">You
anoint my head with oil;</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #001320;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">my
cup overflows.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #001320;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">Surely
your goodness and love will follow me</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #001320;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">all
the days of my life,</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #001320;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">and
I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.</span></span></div>
Maggihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16073938645596128516noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5773448.post-15122961165933789702016-01-21T08:37:00.002-05:002016-09-30T11:59:15.206-04:00Remembering Georg<div style="text-align: center;">
Who Was He? (written by Georg Wunschl, 1968, age 19)</div>
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He did not think of yesterday or tomorrow</div>
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He did not dream of the day after he lived</div>
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It was the way of a man to be indifferent,</div>
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To be sought, not to seek</div>
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To be alive was good</div>
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To ride far on a day like this,</div>
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With the sun shining, the sky cloudless,</div>
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And the tall buttes of red rock rising into the blue,</div>
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Was to live.</div>
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Life as I have known it for the last 46 years has come to end. My childhood sweetheart, lover, partner, friend and husband as gone on to his reward. After almost a month sitting by his bedside in the hospital and a memorial service on Sunday I am back now in a house that is crushingly empty. I automatically set a place for him at the table, save DVR TV programs for him to watch later, wonder what I am making him for dinner. Now begins a new chapter of my life and for the first time I can't imagine my future. I am a single, not a couple. Will my relationships change with all of my couple friends we used to socialize with? I have a newfound insight for many other women friends who lost their husbands and have become widows. Did I do enough to help them through this process? Probably not, and I regret that. <br />
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The memorial service was a celebration of his life, attended by over 250 people. I wanted no sadness, only a chance to convey what a special person he was: kind, listening, caring, always ready to enjoy life. He would never argue or fight with me, even when I wanted to. He never said a bad word about anyone and hated gossip. He called his elderly mother every day at noon, visiting her every Wednesday and together with me every Sunday. Because he never interrupted and only spoke when he was 100% sure of what he was saying, some people might describe him as "simple", not knowing how deep he really was. He wrote poetry when he was younger. I saved all his poems and every scrap of paper we wrote to each other over the years, starting when we wrote notes to each other in high school every day because our parents wouldn't let us see one another. Rereading those notes now I am touched by how much he loved me. One takes that for granted after 46 years of marriage. It brings to mind the song, "Do You Love Me?" from the musical Fiddler on the Roof. <br />
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One of his early teenage poems, echoes my feelings exactly now that I don't have him anymore.<br />
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What Am I Without You</div>
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a baby without a blanket</div>
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in the cold</div>
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old night of loneliness</div>
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a christmas with</div>
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no santa</div>
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or no snow</div>
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the harsh winds blow</div>
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NO</div>
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i am nothing</div>
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i am no one</div>
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i have no place to go</div>
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i am lonely in a crowd</div>
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i'm sad</div>
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glad</div>
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no, mad</div>
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but where am I to go?</div>
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i sit down by a bus stop</div>
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on a cold</div>
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old worn down step</div>
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i wave goodbye to people</div>
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i say my stop is next</div>
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i live for every sunday</div>
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but</div>
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sunday never comes</div>
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and now</div>
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it is RAINING</div>
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and i fear it will never...</div>
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