A few days before the Florida departure

Visited Dean in the Cemetary this morning to have a little chat. Also visited friends there. I found these words on one stone which made I would like to share.

"When you are sorrowful look into your heart and you will see that in truth you weep for that which was your delight".

This impacted me! -- Dean's partner

Jersey Boys review

SPECTACULAR !! At least 4 standing ovations throughout the show! I went last night with Ave, Barry, Gabriella!! and Tim. We went with the Parsippany Adult Education on a charter bus from the high school and came home tired AND really Happy! Singing too!

Even if you don't have a Jersey connection you will love it or I will cheerfully refund your money and label you "impossible ". The music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is so wonderful and joyful;
the story holds you; the staging is very smart and there isn't a bad seat in the house. If you have any Italian it adds a familiar note.

On Tuesdays the show time is 7 PM so you are on your way home by 9:45 PM.

It is a celebratory show, fun and memorable. Go if at all possible - great anniversary event. Your reviewer, Liz Noll

Grandma's Movie Review

Every now and again my mom sends out great movie reviews: heartfelt, personal, and thoughtful. I'm going to start posting them here for all to read. I always appreciate the perspective and thought you might too.

Here goes. The first one for Julie and Julia

Subject: YOU WILL WANT TO SEE THIS

Eunice and I just came from seeing the movie "Julie and Julia". It is a winner! Whether you like to cook or just like to eat (or neither) you will come out happy.

The cast is great and the settings are either Paris or Long Island City, NY. Both are fascinating for different reasons. Since I was a Truant officer in Long Island City on these same streets in years gone by I had an immediate attachment to L.I.C......

The story is real and you get caught up in the lives of both ladies. Two great love stories too. BON APPETIT! The non-cook, Liz

Bernadette - you will be interested too in the struggle to get their books published.

Jersey Bound

Hey grandma its Lucy. I can't wait for our times together with my parents there and without them and Dean. I love you so much and can't wait to be there sitting in the same room as you. i got a blog and i'm so excited to see what happens with it hope you look at it. By the way my blog is lucyroots@blogspot.com.

I love you and can't wait to see you,
Love,
your granddaughter lucy

see you thursday night

4th of July

Are you coming to the fourth of July festivities in Indian Lake? If you're reading this, you're invited! Just made our plans and we are super excited!!! If you're coming, leave a comment here!

From Liz today...

Saw the cardiologist yesterday A N D he took me off the coumadin. This is a big step and makes life less complicated for me. I won't feel the cold as much , won't have a problem with bleeding and premedicating for other surgurgies, etc.

Have to check my heart rate daily and if it stays in the normal range I will be all set.

Am heading to Misericordia tomorrow for my 62nd reunion. It is always fun. Have a few classmates left , maybe 4 able to attend.

Thank you all for your encouragement. I feel very fortunate to have you all.

4th of July

the fourth of July is fast approaching and we are getting ready...... We have a lot to celebrate this year with 3 new babies in our family since the last 4th, lots of graduations, First Communions and a wedding or two and my successful surgery. JOY! JOY ! JOY!!!

We will start at about 1PM as usual and go until the children get cranky and the oldsters fall asleep. the food will all be here. Bring yourselves, any pictures, a chair if needed and Bathing suits plus a dessert to share -- .

Justin Noll is revving up for the wrestling match on the raft so start lifting weights NOW.

Any questions, write or call. 973-627-2128

pass it on to anyone you think may miss this notice!!!

I am excited to see you all -- it promises to be a fun summer. Liz and family