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Remembering You

January 10, 2013 By Talya Tate Boerner

I remember you in vibrant

twelve year old eyes, hidden

behind a curtain of silk, never

quite long or straight
enough. Giggling, singing,

mad at the world. Call me

maybe? Leave.Me.Alone.

I remember you

in soulful eyes, dark and fervent,

connecting the dots

with a humorous twist. Studious

yet playful, I believe I can fly.

I remember you in determined

eyes, brilliant and focused, mature
beyond your days.

I could have done better. I will

do better. Oh the places I’ll go.

Watch and see.

I remember you

in conflicted eyes,
knowing, harried,

busy kids, busy work.
Here there everywhere.

How will I get through the day?

I remember you through

future eyes, steadfast,
amusing,

occasionally forgetful.
My most devoted
fan. How did it get so late so soon?

Sometimes I can’t remember you at all.

talya

No Such Thing, John Mayer

The Cup Song

January 9, 2013 By Talya Tate Boerner

Brianna Powell & May “Babe” Brightwell

For those of you keeping up, here’s another piece of the May Brightwell / Nancy Drew book puzzle. If you’ve been reading, you know what I mean…

If you are behind, here is a super quick recap…

– I bought a vintage Nancy Drew book in Arkansas.
– Inside the cover was the inscription “this book belongs to May Gertrude Brightwell” with her Maryland address.
– Based on other notations, I estimated she owned the book in 1959.
– I blogged about this.
– I blog about everything that happens to me.
– I wondered, “Should I try to contact her?”
– Before I had the chance, her family read the blog and contacted me.
– She still lives in Maryland.
– Now we are all one big happy Facebook family:))

The following is a video of May’s great-great niece, Brianna Powell. What a talent!!!