Happy Birthday Jan Jan

My present sucks a little less this year (see first post).  I couldn't imagine a better gift this past year than getting to know you better and keeping you a dynamic part of my life. 

I imagine you still up in the ballroom with Yul, and Tullis, and Virginia, and Baba...all dancing while John Denver sings.

Sweet Surrender

Mom in Switzerland 1998.

That crazy woman not only planned three memorial services for herself, but requested that each one start with the song "Sweet Surrender."  I'll be sharing more about mom's passing much later in the blog, but on the 12th anniversary I just can't help myself.