Wednesday, July 16, 2008

There Just Aren't Words


Almost 33 weeks. I am not usually comfortable with bare belly shots of myself, but I caught a glimpse of this spectacular entity and was both appalled and amazed by it's prominence. And yes, there is just one in there. There had better be...

Monday, July 14, 2008

For My Mom


I hear the buzz of a Summer day
so hot in the house
but it smells good
the house smelled different
depending on the season
We never had air conditioning
in our own little galaxy
but I really didn’t care
because it added to the smell that I know so well
and the Beatles are singing about the taxman
only vaguely did I know what he was
but I really didn’t care
because it added to the sound of Summer
the sound and smell of Mom
that makes the day so much more comfortable
and the threat of a phone call
from the neighbors
wanting me to play football
when all I want to do is drift through
another Summer day
with Mom
and I knew that she wanted me there
just as much as I wanted to be there
then I have a grape popsicle
and everything is perfect
and I’m a Mama’s Boy
forever

Tuesday, July 08, 2008

In Loving Memory


Linda L. Myers, 65, of Cedarburg died Monday July 7th, 2008 at home in the presence of her family.

Linda was born in Waterloo, IA on January 7th, 1943 to Hortense (nee Butler) Bowman and Miles Bowman. She married James Myers June 18, 1966 in Milwaukee. Linda attended UW-LaCrosse and was a Volunteer Coordinator for Cope Services from 1986 to 1993. She was an active member of St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Cedarburg and was a member of the choir who enjoyed weaving, knitting, her sons, her daughters-in-law, and her grandchildren.

Linda is survived by her husband, Jim, sons Andrew (Jane) and Joseph (Melissa), grandchildren Zachary, Alex, John, Elizabeth and Joseph James, and a brother Ben. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Richard.

The family gives special thanks to the nurses and staff of Vitas Hospice, her many friends who gave support during her illness, and the Mueller Funeral Home in Cedarburg. Contributions in her memory made to the MS Society, the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, or the St. Francis Building Fund are welcome.