A family friend died suddenly this past week -- she was only 59. She worked with my dad years ago and our families became quite close. I remember many weekends spent at their house when we were growing up.
In addition, allergies are hitting out household pretty hard and the lingering summer heat is feeling harsh after the reprieve we had earlier in the week.
This weekend (other than attending a wake, which is never good) we are attempting a little home DIY to repair some water damage in the front hall ceiling. I'm thinking that a margarita will be in order this evening. Wouldn't you say?
So sorry for your loss; and I think a drink is definitely a good idea.
Posted by: Rose | Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 06:46 PM
Be good to yourself, however you choose. Sorry about your friend, hope your memories help ease the pain a bit.
Posted by: greetingarts | Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 07:32 PM
Have had some of that blah going on in my week, too. Sorry to hear about the family friend. I hope you got to treat yourself to that margarita!
Posted by: Theresa | Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 10:41 AM
Definitely. Sorry for your loss. My sister died at 59 a few years ago rather suddenly. She had been at death's door earlier in the year & recovered (needing physical therapy for the functioning she lost while in intensive care) only to be taken ill with an entirely unrelated illness very suddenly in the fall & die within 2 weeks. We've definitely had the blah thing going here too & allergies! I can't remember a year that was worse for them around here. I just bought my grands' Halloween costume (usually I make them but really, if you can find nice ones to buy, it's less expensive) & find myself really looking forwar to fall.
Posted by: Donna | Monday, August 30, 2010 at 03:08 PM
Sorry to hear about your friend passing. That is always hard to deal with. Enjoy the time you had with her and her family. Memories are wonderful too!! I love your updated bathroom. You must have a large home or it looks like in your pictures. I LOVE wood floors. I would love to put them in my home. That is ANOTHER..project on my list of things to do. Take Care. Rowena
Posted by: Rowena PHilbeck | Monday, August 30, 2010 at 04:35 PM
Julie, sorry to hear your sad news. I hope your family is feeling better soon, too.
Posted by: Dee | Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 03:51 PM