A UnForgetteable Dad

OUR Un~ Forgettable Father 
 AND #1 G-DAD
~James A. Smith was born April 25th, 80 years ago today! ~


....and he can be reached at Jims and Joannes ( 941-661-8056) which is unfortunately a cell phone, but they will answer . You can also try G Dad's cell which is (941-661-8193)


I am pretty sure Grandpa-Dad doesn't have a clue how to access this Blog but...


HAPPY  80 th  BIRTHDAY to MY DEAR FATHER! One A-mazing DUDE!

If you haven't seen this photo , It's G-Dad and his cousin, their mother's bought them matching cowboy outfits...dudes of the Bronx!...wish we had those , eh?

Can you tell which one is Grandpa-Dad? Hint: That's the cowpoke with his guns in the right place! (of course!)

Hello family..

Wow, it's wonderful to "hear" from everyone in between gatherings. We need a gathering - I miss you all, collectively, individually, and otherwise!

I know that by now you have heard of Rebecca's cancer diagnosis. We are doing our best to take care of her and she is trying to endure the treatments right now.

It is all just very hard. She will need chemotherapy for several more wekes, then surgery, then possibly months more of chemotherapy to cure this cancer called osteosarcoma - it's a tumor on her left collarbone. She cannot work, feels lousy and knows it will be a long road. We're keeping our spirirts up and wish there were more we can do to help her.

To my busy and talented nieces and nephews especially - I know that it would be great for her to hear from everyone - although this week she hasn't really been able to answer calls/e-mails. If you could write to her (the old fashioned way that your Grandma preferred!)with news of your lives and encouragement that would be great. And we'll try for visits when she's up for it.

We are surrouded by love but her days will be long without a routine other that hospitals and dr. visits.

I cherish and count on your love and support..

Alison

The Olive mystery is solved!!

Hello All,

Recently I posted about how much I loved these little green olives that I loved, but was unsure of what kind they were and how you could all try them. NOW I HAVE DISCOVERED ALL THE MISSING INFORMATION!! The previous spoken about olives were noted as buttery, flavorful and green in color. As far as I knew they were imported and were spanish. Recently, at my local grocer (Shoprite) I discovered a brand name of olives that had a similar bright green color, were packaged in a similar way, and were about 1/2 of the price of the others. Drumroll pleeeeeease....

You can find them too if you can locate: CENTO (a yellow labelled name brand condiment) Natural Nocellara Olives. They are in a squat jar amongst the unpitted olive selection. Let me know if you find them, I reccomend trying them. They are fabulous!

This is one of the things I have been up to, but other than that I have been extremely busy with school (heavy hitter classes this semester), planning a garden for my dark back patio outside, visiting the other side of the family, and going to music therapy conference. Free time has been few and far between but I think of all of you often! Come visit this summer!

Love,
Megan Mae

checking in..

busy few weeks lately....dance recital..(which went great!) and am studying my lines for my upcoming play :) got inducted into the National Honors Society on tuesday...im counting down the hours till break in less than 24 hours! hopeing to hear some news and feedback on how everybody is doing and sending out some love to everybody. i love u becka and my thoughts jump around to you all as im missing everyone

~carlenie~ <3 <3