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It's going to be an emotionally exhausting month!
When my dad retired, a luncheon was given for him. He had been the Hayden Planetarium's first PhD astronomer, for a while, chairman, and always a popular teacher of celestial navigation and other adult education classes. He'd also met a lot of people. So the little autograph book that was passed around the tables for farewells and comments is quite a document. My favorite page says:
Why are you making all this fuss? Go! Go! Isaac Azimov
posted by
Ciel
on August 4, 2009 at 10:55 PM
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You're on a farewell tour!
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on August 4, 2009 at 5:12 PM
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And what a farewell that was rockingrector. With all that wine and food, and not forgetting the high heels..you will never forget it!
posted by
shobana
on August 3, 2009 at 11:54 PM
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you had so much fun it is all there in the lovely way you write
posted by
Kabu
on August 3, 2009 at 8:36 PM
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Congratuations
The day really nourished your inner beings! BC-A, Bill’s RJJst
posted by
BC-A
on August 3, 2009 at 8:23 PM
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Eat, drink, and be merry for soon they will be finished with their farewells and you and Ed will have to fend for yourself.
posted by
TAPS.
on August 3, 2009 at 7:28 PM
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WOW! Wish I could chow down like that!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on August 3, 2009 at 6:01 PM
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I just recently discovered that feeling of the feet, but sounds like you had a good time
posted by
Lanetay
on August 3, 2009 at 5:58 PM
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I haven't been reading regularly, unfortunately. Is your church being closed? I love the way you write about each event and look forward to more....Mal
posted by
gapcohen
on August 3, 2009 at 3:37 PM
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I know the Challis! At one time I was extra ordinary minister for the Eucharist! The first time I served the wine I did not know others could help me finish! Then I got on my bicycle to ride home after mass and I felt like I was on high heels for the day as well! Then one year a gentleman called who was in charge of the eucharistic ministers and said, "Would you like to be an extraordinary minister?" Of course I said yes!!! lol
posted by
sam444
on August 3, 2009 at 3:36 PM
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Sounds like a good day!
posted by
Whacky
on August 3, 2009 at 3:23 PM
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rector, Im sure you've touched many lives in a special way during your
sojourn there..
...
posted by
Rumor
on August 3, 2009 at 3:10 PM
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Glad that people are showing you their appreciation.
posted by
elinjo
on August 3, 2009 at 11:53 AM
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Rocking
What a day! Each of these “farewells” must be somewhat bittersweet. And I suspect you will be fairly emotional when the biggie rolls around.
posted by
Troosha
on August 3, 2009 at 8:51 AM
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