One year later - today is April 4th, the fifth anniversary of John's death. I am struggling with the idea of what to do to commemorate him in a perfect way. Things were interesting over the past year, with a freakish October snowstorm that left us without power for a week. The rest of the winter was unseasonably warm, which was a break for everyone, and made it possible to get to visit Tom in Cooperstown over New Year's and lowered the heating bills. Sarah did not have so much to contend with in snowblowing her driveway, and I felt relieved in terms of worrying about her too because she had a friend helping her as well. Christmas at her house was a success - it is the perfect place for the holiday open house. Now it is almost Easter, and things are changing for me and for Sarah. Matt and catherine have had a tremendous year with a new greenhouse that was raised in November and is now in full swing.Edible Rhody did a great article on them and they have hired an apprentice. Danny and Maia are enjoying Colorado and being out west; I will spend Easter there while Sarah, Matt and Catherine have dinner in Providence with Gerry and family and Ellen. We have started some new traditions, but it is still a good idea to have some things stay the same. Of course, we are all thinking of John at this time.
Denver was so much fun. Dan and Maia have made a home there in their apartment on Lowell Boulevard, which is cozy and welcoming to visit. I was able to get a feel for the place, ride a rental bike along the Platt and Cherry Rivers, walk around Boulder, hike up to Eagle Mountain, wake up on Easter morning before sunrise to attend a service at Red Rocks and visit the Botanical Gardens. Most of the time we just enjoyed each other's company and got a chance to catch up.
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