Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Remembering Kevin McCann


Today was the day Kevin physically left my world a few years ago, but he has never left my heart!
His partner Joe remains my San Francisco friend!
His joy, laughter and kindness are never to be forgotten!
Thank you Kevin for always including me and always sharing with me!
If the Angels are extras then Kevin is the AD!!! :)
Love and Smiles!
Tony


Kevin McCann and Joseph Osuna

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Terry's Memorial Service




Cropped versions of the lower photos.


Today was Terry's Memorial Service. I think he would have been pleased. I know I was and I know David was. Marble Collegiate really stepped up and created a wonderful, touching, moving tribute to our friend.
Gone, never forgotten, always remembered..always with us. In our hearts!!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Celebrate the Life of Terry Brenneis


You are invited to A Celebration of the Life of Terry Brenneis on
Thursday September 23, 2010 at 11:30AM in New York City.
The service will be held at Marble Collegiate Church on Fifth Avenue between 29th and 30th Streets with a reception to follow.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Retreat - Incarnation Center

The rock garden to the right of the main lodge, the dining room is lit up and alive!

The driveway leading up to the main lodge and the right goes towards the lake

The goat with the bell says "Feed Me!"

The lake as it was Sunday morning. Overcast but on Saturday it was sunny and clear!
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This past weekend I went up to the Incarnation Center in Ivoryton, CT for my twice yearly Spiritual Retreat.
I had a WONDERFUL time!
Walked, swam in the lake, slid down the water slide, led a workshop, played charades, ate healthy, had good conversations with great people, new friends and old, breathed in fresh air and just enjoyed God, friends, nature and life.

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

ET's Mom - Dee Wallace Stone CLICK HERE

My friend Adam interviewed Dee and watching it was transformational for me!
I highly recommend watching and listening AND learning!

Tuesday, September 07, 2010

David Frable as Albin in La Cage Aux Folles

Copy and paste below for the link to see David Frable as Albin in "La Cage Aux Folles".

Thank you Lyndee Nelms!!

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Monday, September 06, 2010

Jason and Colorado

I think Colorado is gonna be a good fit for all!
Jason and his new best friend Ethan!


Jason and Aunt Kathy. Corny huh?! HAH.

Poems Prayers and Promises

I took the copy of the pamphlet that Julie Lanham sent me to church Sunday at Marble Collegiate, where her Aunt Helen had bought the original many years before.

David and Terry and Beau's apt is on the top floor of the sliver of white brick building to the left. The glowing glass pyramid is on the Worldwide Plaza building on the right, across from where I used to live on 49th street.

This is the fountain in Columbus Circle as I came from my late evening walk in Central Park.

Ducks on a board in the pond near the Alice in Wonderland statue in Central Park Friday afternoon.
Approaching Columbus Circle after leaving Central Park Thursday night

Eric talking to his mother on the phone at brunch Sunday at "Good Enough to Eat". He was listening as it was noisy, but it wasn't that serious.

Beau sitting in Terry's chair Sunday afternoon waiting for David to come home.
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A wonderful weekend, Labor Day weekend so a longer one. We got out of work Thursday at 1 and had Friday off as well as today, Monday. Thank you JWT!
David went to Washington state to take Terry's ashes to be buried and for a service.
I stayed at his apt and took care of Beau. We had a good time running around the apt with his toys, Cardio with Beau I call it.
Had dinner with friends, went to meetings, qualified Sunday at the 545 for the first time this term, went to church at Marble with Lynn, walked in Central Park, had brunch with Eric Sunday after church as it was HIS birthday. While we were at "Good to Eat" his mother called to wish him a Happy Birthday.
Met with Mike to do some step work in the park near the Center.
Mike and Adam took me out for Patsy's pizza and Argos Tea Saturday night.
Had dinner with Bree and Eric Friday night at a sort of take out style Italian restaurant and walked.
Got some pics from my brother Randy of my nephew Jason playing with new friends in Parker, CO.
A wonderful last few days, in spite of still sad about Terry's passing. The circl of life.
I don't understand why he had to die so young, but I have to accept that it was God's will and his time. In whatever way that is.
Ours is not to reason why ours is but to do and die. Not sure where that comes from but it applies.
I am grateful to be alive, healthy, 50 and nifty. I have a wealth of friends. As David Boyd would say, I ain't where I wannna be and I ain't where I oughta be thank God I ain't where I used to be!
Thank you God for my life!

Wednesday, September 01, 2010

I'm Sally O'Malley and I'm 50!!!



And I like to kick and stretch and kick..I'm FIFTY!!!
I'm not Sally O'Malley and no Camel Toe, but I AM FIFTY!!
I'm gonna make it after all!
Thank you God for all the wonderful blessings and all of the wonderful people you have given me in my life!
I'm FIFTY!!

My actual birth certificate!

Jay Coughlin sent me the images of Pee Wee and Herman and Eddie Munster