Mom

[catko]

I guess you know you've gotten to a Certain Age when a lot of your LJ posts are about people who have passed on, but that's what it is. July 8 is the anniversary of my Mom's death, two years ago now. The other day Lori, Camille and I were doing our evening walk 'round the neighborhood (literally, the street we were on is a circle) and a neighbor we knew from decades ago--took tennis lessons in their backyard, they had a tennis court!--said hello, we stopped to chat, and she mentioned "our dear Aya--the sweetest woman, everybody loved her."

It's true, Mom was one of those people. This picture (thanks for finding it, Lori!) is from our days living in England. Mom was always waving us off and welcoming us home. She still does, actually. Miss you, Mom, and love you.

Comments

[pacejunkie.livejournal.com]

Oh that's sweet. I didn't know that about your mom, I'm sorry. How long did you live in England?

[catko]

Couple years, in the 70s! That was when I really got into music, cool place to do it. Thanks, yeah, I posted at dmv too, related to our fandom and how it's seen me through, so check it out.

I've got your fic cued up to read, I can't wait. But now, I'm doing like 20 loads of laundry and packing for NYC! Leave tomorrow!

[pacejunkie.livejournal.com]

I saw your blog. Looks exciting. So are you just doing this on your own for the fun of it?

[catko]

Yes! On my own, for the fun of it. My sister's coming the first week, and another friend for a long weekend near the end. Plus people there to see. I'll be updating here, I hope; thinking the blogspot is better for ideas and photos, and here for my rambling reflections, if any.

[utility-knife.livejournal.com]

your ma sounds awesome, cko.

[duhhhrama.livejournal.com]

as mark said, your mom does sound awesome. that picture is damn sweet.