The Thompson Family

My great aunt Harriet has passed away after a long life filled with love and family. Her sweet smile and kind nature will be missed.




Here is a poem in her honor...

Come closer, kind, white, long-familiar friend,
Embrace me, fold me to thy broad, soft breast.
Life has grown strange and cold, but thou dost bend
Mild eyes of blessing wooing to my rest.
So often hast thou come, and from my side
So many hast thou lured, I only bide
Thy beck, to follow glad thy steps divine.
Thy world is peopled for me; this world's bare.
Through all these years my couch thou didst prepare.
Thou art supreme Love--kiss me--I am thine!

by Emma Lazarus
From "Emma Lazarus: Selected Poems"

Michael Bauer writes: "It was 20 years ago when The Chronicle gathered one of the largest food staffs of any newspaper in the United States, developed a free-standing section and made a conscious effort to focus on the Bay Area food scene. We've produced more than 1,000 sections and more than 15,000 recipes since May 21, 1986."

With recipes like Thai Shrimp in Curried Coconut Sauce, Sicilian Chicken with Lemon, Mint & Almonds, and Summer Tomato Tart, this article is not to be missed!

One of Nora's best friends is moving to New York on Monday. Tonight was Nora and Megan's first and last play-date at our house. We will miss Megan soooo much! The girls are going to be penpals to keep in touch (Mommy will take dictation for now until they learn to write!).

This made me so happy it brought tears to my eyes!

Teresa, Michael and Ross did the Treasure Island Olympic Triathalon this weekend. Their team "Gypsy Crackers" placed 3rd in the Mixed Relay Division. They came in 169th overall (out of about 700). Teresa did the swim, Michael did the bike, and Ross did the run. Congrats!

Check out all the photos on their website.

Children's Village had a Dia de los Muertos celebration to honor those loved ones who have passed away (and to celebrate life!). Teacher Patty taught the children a dance they performed to Mariachi. Here are her two videos:





Here is the collage we added to the ofrenda (the altar) of our much missed loved ones:


Christine Hanson, Mike & Mary Raimondi, MaryAnne Smith
Jesse King, Big John, Lenora Lawless
Marla Ruzicka, Bertha Springston, Genevieve King
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We also added Darrell Davey's note to the ofrenda/altar. For those of you who don't know, this note was found in Darrell's desk after he died when the plane he was piloting crashed into the water near Point Lawrence off of Orcas Island. He was an amazing man and we all miss him.


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