Random memories about Jen.

I remember meeting you for the first time in Cambridge.  Your neighbor Heather (I won't go there) brought you into our (HER) bookclub by inviting you to a meeting. You were pregnant with Ruby and Heather was pregnant with Ian.  The competition only began there for Heather.  :)

I was struck by how sweet and warm you were and by your soft voice.  I instantly wanted to know you better.

Here are some of the things I learned...

Jenny, 

40 years?!?   Nah!!
Here’s to many, many, many more…
HAPPY 40th!!!!! 

So Much Love, Becky

So Far

2 girls at the 3 County Fair
won snakes we didn’t want
and the fun began

Jen and RubyWe called it "The Plan." Some how, some way, our two lives would converge in one place, and we'd all live happily ever after. I don't remember when or where we'd originally conceived of it. Probably over a tasty organic meal in the Rodale cafeteria. (Back then, I think the plan included Emmaus, PA!) But as our lives evolved, so did our Plan and somehow, one day we made it a reality! 

Massasoit Street Haiku:  For Jen, From Vic

We Meet

Third grade will be fun!

We will learn so much, and we --

“That’s O.K., Vicky.”

Walking to Jackson Street School

Toast on paper towel

Orange juice in Dixie cup

Are you ready, Jen?

Big Snow Storm

Tall Leatherette boots

Tucked into new Caldor jeans

Dear Jen,

Walking with the babies

Happy 40th Birthday Jen!  We miss you here in Boston!  We hope you have a wonderful celebration with friends and family. Love, Aiden & Russell, Emma, Grace, and Clara