Just read the note from Naomi Rubin, and was inspired to make a connection. I had such an enjoyable time at our last reunion, and hope that all who were there, as well as some others who weren’t, will be able to make the next one. I will certainly attend, if there are no major conflicts on my calendar. I re-read some of the older comments on the site and when I read Jo Cilmi’s notes, and saw her name, I got a huge memory flash… at least I think I did! I believe that I bought my blazer from her – the old purple, before they changed the fabric and dye lot. Jo, do you remember that transaction? I think Shirley actually brokered the deal, because you had left the blazer with her. Or maybe not! :-)
So here’s the update… First of all, I posted an incorrect date in my previous notes. I said that I had retired from teaching in 2007, but not so! I retired in 2000. Still working with very young ‘at risk’ kids – one on one – and I love it. It’s part time, and that allows me plenty of time to do all the other things that keep me pretty busy. The problem is, ‘plenty of time’ is never enough to get through my daily/weekly lists. I still amazes me when I recall how I was able to juggle a fulltime job, raising children, maintaining a home, participating in community work, and more… But I did… and so did so many other women who had careers and families. I guess the difference is the energy level. While I still do lots of running around, I am not holding down a fulltime job.
The latest news from Cedar Gove, NJ is that my husband and I have purchased a new condo in the Berkshires, and we will be closing in May. It’s being built as I write this. This will be a 2nd home, so that our kids and grandkids can have cozy, clean, and inexpensive (for them :-) ) frequent vacations. Our grandkids range in age from 2-18 (nine altogether) and are very excited (as are we). That brings us closer to the Cape, and the possibility of visiting with some of the sisters who have moved up there. All welcome to visit us, if you are ever vacationing in the Berkshires.
Spring is in the air, and if I can keep it in my ‘step,’ I’ll be busier than ever this season. Hope all of you are happy and healthy, and that life is treating you kindly. I expect a visit from my big sister, Shirley Froman MacRae, sometime in early May. I’m looking forward to it, and love the fact that we have been able to maintain our very close friendships over the years and over the miles (she lives in Angel Fire, NM and San Antonio, TX). We went out to NM a couple of years back, and she has come east at least once a year, because she still has family on the east coast.
Wishing everyone the very best. Enjoy the change of the season, and keep in touch. For anyone who would like to contact me directly, my email is: Ninanons@optonline.net
-Nina Friedman Lazar
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