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Now That I’ve Seriously Considered My Death…

What a morbid morning! I’ve just signed new versions of my Last Will & Testament, Living Will, Power of Attorneys for Finance, and Power of Attorney for Health Care.

In every instance, it is my dear husband who will have to make horrible decisions. But having these documents properly executed and distributed to all the people who might influence the disbursement of my parts and possessions, may ease the burden a bit.

It’s important to take care of these life matters before death sneaks up and snatches your last moment. Good intentions won’t be worth much. Taking care of business while healthy and “of sound mind” (there was some discussion in the lawyer’s office about the validity in my case) will make it easier for those left behind… Continue reading

Not Our Wedding

Last Saturday, we attended a lovely wedding (Mark Washburn, a former colleague, and his lovely bride Nancy Garrett) in Lyme Center followed by a reception at the Dartmouth Outing Club in Hanover, NH.

Everything was sophisticated, from the Shaker-style setting of the Lyme Academy Building to Nancy’s dress and garnett necklace to the menu catered and served by the Hanover Inn to the toasts offered by dear friends.

Roger & Andrea on their wedding dayRoger and I chose a simple backyard wedding on Thursday, September 21, 2006 (yes, this is us!). Second marriages for us both. Low-key but what we wanted, hearts full of love and laughter.

Two… Continue reading