Saturday, April 12, 2008
Friday, April 11, 2008
Friday, March 21, 2008
Naps and Windows
It has been a busy week with loots of travellng and vaysaayuts. we are happy to be home. Tim and Trisha are coming over tonight and we all are going out for a bit. It should be a blast as they are the fun enhancing types. Eliot is great thoug the teething has again put him in a rather foul mood.
Sunday, March 09, 2008
It matters
True to the spirit of the nursing profession, Adelaide Mae Gerrish spent her life caring for others in need.
Mrs. Gerrish died Thursday at age 97. She had been living for the past 15 years at 75 State St., an assisted living facility in Portland.
"I remember seeing her in that starched white clothing and polished shoes. She was an inspiration to me." said her niece, Grace Wetzel of Jamesburg, N.J., who said she decided to pursue a career in nursing because of her aunt.
Mrs. Gerrish, who was the oldest of seven children, was a native of Bryant Pond.
She earned her nursing degree from the former Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary of Portland, which closed in 1956.
During World War II, she served in the Army as a nurse. She was assigned to Iceland.
"The nurses did not know where they were going. They thought it would be someplace warm," recalled her nephew, Raymond Emery of Durham. "They were shocked when they got off the plane."
After the war ended, Mrs. Gerrish returned to Portland, where she worked as an assistant dietician and a private-duty nurse. At the time, private-duty nurses were assigned to care for a single patient, either in a hospital setting or at their home. "She always seemed to enjoy helping others," her niece said.
Emery, her nephew, remembered that his aunt invited family members of patients at the Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary to stay at her home on Bramhall Street if they needed overnight lodging. "She was very kind-hearted," he said.
During her years in Portland, she was active in the Chestnut Street United Methodist Church where she volunteered to help with bookkeeping duties. She did that until her 80s, her nephew said.
Her nephew said Mrs. Gerrish was loved by her family. Relatives came from all over the country to celebrate her 90th birthday party at the Village Cafe in Portland.
Mrs. Gerrish celebrated her 97th birthday on Feb. 7.
Her niece said her aunt remained alert right up until the time of her death. "There was no dementia. She could talk knowledgeably about Portland politics and she loved to watch golf on TV. She was also a great family historian," she said.
"She often said to me, 'Things have truly changed,' " her niece said.
Mrs. Gerrish died Thursday at age 97. She had been living for the past 15 years at 75 State St., an assisted living facility in Portland.
"I remember seeing her in that starched white clothing and polished shoes. She was an inspiration to me." said her niece, Grace Wetzel of Jamesburg, N.J., who said she decided to pursue a career in nursing because of her aunt.
Mrs. Gerrish, who was the oldest of seven children, was a native of Bryant Pond.
She earned her nursing degree from the former Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary of Portland, which closed in 1956.
During World War II, she served in the Army as a nurse. She was assigned to Iceland.
"The nurses did not know where they were going. They thought it would be someplace warm," recalled her nephew, Raymond Emery of Durham. "They were shocked when they got off the plane."
After the war ended, Mrs. Gerrish returned to Portland, where she worked as an assistant dietician and a private-duty nurse. At the time, private-duty nurses were assigned to care for a single patient, either in a hospital setting or at their home. "She always seemed to enjoy helping others," her niece said.
Emery, her nephew, remembered that his aunt invited family members of patients at the Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary to stay at her home on Bramhall Street if they needed overnight lodging. "She was very kind-hearted," he said.
During her years in Portland, she was active in the Chestnut Street United Methodist Church where she volunteered to help with bookkeeping duties. She did that until her 80s, her nephew said.
Her nephew said Mrs. Gerrish was loved by her family. Relatives came from all over the country to celebrate her 90th birthday party at the Village Cafe in Portland.
Mrs. Gerrish celebrated her 97th birthday on Feb. 7.
Her niece said her aunt remained alert right up until the time of her death. "There was no dementia. She could talk knowledgeably about Portland politics and she loved to watch golf on TV. She was also a great family historian," she said.
"She often said to me, 'Things have truly changed,' " her niece said.
Friday, March 07, 2008
Monday, March 03, 2008
One of the Saddest pictures I Own
I really miss the home I dreaded going back to for so long. It was really quite a nice little place which I am glad I can now romanticize. I think it is better to have a place you can return to in your memory over a place you can actually return to in person. My memory never notes the temperature, or the fact of Augusta. Rather it just remembers my backyard with grass growing particularly well over the septic system.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
the snow is coming in sheets
after work I realized I had worn my trainers with holes in the tops. THey were less than ideal for walking in and I had to ask missy to put her lief in danger to drive me half a mile. Felt bad but am glad to be home without being soaked. I am going to have to buy them supper sometime.
I have been a bit under the weather mood wise these days. this feb. has been getting under my skin and causing a mild bu annoying depression. I am hoping that drawing and eventually painting again will help me through it. that is ususally the cycle for me.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Absolutely nothing happening
Eliot and Jess got sick over the last few days and I nursed them back to health. It was fun to hang with them all day for a couple of days but I have missed going out. I really was hoping I could get out tonight but it is looking like that is not going to happen. The snow is coming down like crazy and everyone else has the sense to stay at home. I just want to play a game of darts. maybe eat some wings but just a game of darts.
right now I am listen to a very creative album by jayzee. it is called the gray album. It is rap and beatles mixed together. It is really neat to hear that rare gem out there when it comes to contemporary music.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Photos to cry about
When I see these photos I absolutely have the urge to tear up and cry. He is growing so fast. It is disorienting to have him growing so fast. It is hard to say goodbye to each lovable stage.
This whole series came out really well. I can't wait for Pauly to get some copies
Paul has that rare quality that is just so fun to watch. he is just a magician with kids. I regret not being able to see him in New York teaching his classes. These photos really convey how Eliot react ed to Paul's magic
Monday, February 18, 2008
As I listen to a valentines day radio post...
Jess and I called a truce on St. Valentines day this year. It was deemed so because it is one of those holidays you really want to resist. The whole nature of such a Hallmark event is just a bit to nauseating to follow along with when moneys tight. Also last valentines day found me reliving our first night of meeting one another. I drew a profession of my love for jess one my chest in dry erase.
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