From My Window
KSMQ Television Spot
Donny Rowles, a producer with KSMQ Television based in Austin, Minnesota, sent me an advanced copy of the video filmed at Charter House. It’s a thoughtful, compassionate, beautifully edited interview. I don’t know when the interview will air but am glad to have the preview because Charter House doesn’t get KSMQ.
My daughter and granddaughter were asked to contribute photos to the television spot, and they responded quickly. The photos helped with topic transitions in the video. I’m especially glad to have this photo of John and me, taken at the Dartmouth Winter Carnival decades ago. At the time, I didn’t know John would become my husband and we would be married for 63 years.
I am grateful to Donny Rowles and his camera man for this television publicity. KSMQ is affiliated with channel two in the Twin Cities.
Donated Books
Though it’s taken me several years, I was finally able to part with John’s medical school textbooks. Because the books were so old, donating them to Mayo wasn’t an option. John was Medical Director of Northwest Airlines (part of his Mayo Clinic job) and had a fascinating collection of books about the development of flight. I donated his collection to the Charter House library. When I found Dr. Earl Wood’s original report about his ground-breaking research on the G-Suit during World War II, I knew I’d found a gem. I donated the report to the Mayo Clinic Medical Library.
Great Grandson’s Birthday
Judah Earley, my great grandson, celebrated his birthday last month. He lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan and, as I often do, sent him a gift via Amazon. What was it? Like any boy, Judah loves toy cars. Since he was receiving cars for his birthday, I sent him a track for them. The following photos were taken my Judah’s mother (my granddaughter). In July, I’m flying to Grand Rapids to visit my great grandsons in person. I can hardly wait to see them and the rest of the family.
Book Business
I’m a lifetime member of the Rave Reviews Book Club. Nonnie Jules, founder and head of RRBC, interviewed me for her program, “Who’s on the Shelf?” She asked me questions about writing, my favorite color, music preferences, RRBC membership, and more. I think the interview went well and look forward to viewing it online.
June is when I find out if my book, Winning: A Story of Grief and Renewal, receives an award from the INDIE Books of the Year. Some 2,500 authors submitted their books for awards. Winning is a finalist in the grief category and it would be awesome to cross the finish line.
Quote of the Month
“In early June the world of leaf and blade and flowers explodes, and every sunset is different.”
