I just wanted to say, Happy Birthday to Birgitta. Happy Birthday to this wonderful woman, this awesome human being that we had the blessing to know. Today the anniversary of her birthday, it’s just bitter sweet to think how much…
Royalty
We had just boarded the Queen Elizabeth II for our annual winter cruise to the USA. There was an announcement that the sailing would be delayed because the Queen Mother was coming aboard for lunch. Mom told me we were…
Tasmania
We were in Tasmania on vacation. It was announced that a local school teacher, Mary, and the Danish Crown Prince had fallen in love and would be married. They had met at the Olympics just like the Queen and King…
Missing Birgitta
I’m especially missing Birgitta at this time. In May, she’d always phone me when she and Chet returned to N.H. I can hear her voice saying, “Hi, Pat. We’re back at Deer Park for the summer. When can you come…
Sharing the Joy
(from Dad) As I go through the things Birgitta left behind, I find treasures that should have been shared. Each one is a window into the mind of this wonderful woman. As I discover them I will do my best…
Spring
(From Dad) Every year at this time when Spring comes to Florida before the rest of the USA, Birgitta and I drove around and recorded the beautiful flowers as they started to bloom. While the rest of the country struggled…
The Birgnolia Tree
When Mom and Dad bought their house, Mom wanted a Magnolia tree in their back yard. It took a couple of years but this one was planted on October 20, 2013.