Letter no. 56
Feburary 27, 1989
February has been a month of rest after a busy January. We are also preparing for a busy March. We did, however, celebrate Mom’s birthday properly. Myk and Sue were over here the Presidents’ Day weekend. On Sunday evening Bethel Park, Harrisburg and Mount Lebanon got together for their final celebration at The Common Pleas. A great time was had by all. Three the eight requested family portraits were presented. She is looking forward to the remainder. Her other present, a family tape you all know about. It was a great success. We have seen it several times already. These were presented at a birthday party at Patty and Bob’s which included the grandchildren, champagne, ice cream and cake, cards, and from Dad a beautiful necklace and bracelet. It was a wonderful 70. Thank you all!
There are only two family birthday in March:
5 Christopher
8 Mary
Patty and Bob are moving this week. The movers arrived this morning. Bob is in Atlanta and Patty and the children are staying with us. Bob will return Friday and they will all start off for their new home early Saturday morning.
We believe Steve and Joie have purchased land and plan to start building as soon as the weather permits. Steve speculates that the house will be ready for occupancy by Christmas.
We received two letters from Lisa and Pete. We are sending you each copies as we will do with future communications.
The water should be turned on at the shore this week and we plan to be there shortly thereafter. This is surely one of the first signs of spring.
On the way down we will stop in and see Mrs. Nascenzi and help Christopher celebrating his fifteenth birthday. On the way back we will stop in Harrisburg as Myk and Sue have an office retreat and can use our help with the children. We plan to be in Pittsburgh on Palm Sunday. Easter we will spend in Chicago. Further plans will be revealed in the next letter.
We have seen the three top 1988 movies: Mississippi Burning, Rain Man and a Dangerous Liaisons. The first was the most dramatic and Gene Hackman was great. Dustin Hoffman gives another of his unforgettable performances. (We recently saw him on TV and Little Big Man). Liaisons was very well done but we left with a sad feeling about a hollow society where everybody lost.
Jim is still working for AY and is getting ready for MAC Washington. He has the lead in another play. This time its Fool for Love by Sam Shepherd. He reports it a challenging part. Rehearsals have just begun.
Bill and Maureen are always busy. They were slowed down for a few days with the flu but have recovered.
Mary and Tom continue their interior decorating with paint and paper. James had a foot infection which held him up for a month but is now back in school working harder than ever
We see Mrs. Hignett that from time to time in the library. She reports all is well in Baltimore.
Bob and Marie had their mid-winter party to coincide with Lisa and Pete’s departure. We could not be there but we heard it was great. The other guests included Sue and Myk and the Long Branch branch. Marie and Bob went to a “Chocolate Party” and won 4th prize with Guess What? Our favorite ice box cake made with chocolate wafers and whipped cream! The other contestants wondered how Marie sliced the cake so thin. We will have more to report from them after seeing them this weekend.
Love to all,
Mom + Dad
1 comment:
Excellent. I wish I would have seen this earlier. I would have printed it and brought it over to mom's where Patricia made a delicious soup. Mother must of asked 3 or 4 times, "What day is today?" I wish I could have responded with this letter. Perhaps I will bring it to her tomorrow.
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