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Middlefield considers extending tax break to retired volunteer firefighters By Bailey Wright Town Times
Middlefield residents could soon be asked to consider expanding a tax abatement for active emergency personnel to extend into retirement.
The proposal, being drafted after initial support from Board of Selectman, would still need approval from residents before going into effect. First Selectman Ed Bailey said the goal is to have a vote in time for the abatement, if approved, to be in place for the next budget.
“I’m glad we have an opportunity to provide them with a token of the town’s appreciation for all the services they provide,” Bailey said about the proposal. The abatement, permitted by state law, gives active volunteer See Tax break, A9
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New role for Bartolomeo By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff
MERIDEN — Former Democratic state Sen. Dante Bartolomeo was recently named by Gov. Ned Lamont to be the deputy commissioner of the state Department of Labor.
Crowds filled the fairgrounds during the 99th Durham Fair on the Durham Fairgrounds in Durham Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. Justin Weekes, special to the Record-Journal Below: The Durham Fair's Everlasting Tribute Patio is under construction now and will be a place for gathering near the Needlework Barn at the 100th Durham Fair this September. Patrons can sponsor bricks, benche and wall toppers to be used in the patio. Photo courtesy of Durham Fair Association
Patio, gala to mark 100 years of Durham Fair By Bailey Wright Town Times
The Durham Fair committee is already two years into its planning for the 100th fair, which is still more than eight months away. Since an event to kick off the 100th fair celebration in 2016, the fair committee See Durham Fair, A8
Bartolomeo, a city resident, worked on labor issues and policy with Lamont during his gubernatorial campaign. She reports directly to labor department Commissioner Kurt Westby. “Although I have worked with our new Deputy Commissioner for only three days, it is already obvious that Danté Bartolomeo is a great addition to the agency,” Westby said in an email. “Her experience in the legislature and practical approach to finding solutions will be valuable to the Labor Department and the people we serve.” Lamont has said he plans to work closely with legislators during the current session on proposals that aim to keep the state’s workforce competitive. Bartolomeo’s experience in the General Assembly is viewed as a plus when crafting and implementing policy, Westby said. See Bartolomeo, A2
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Bartolomeo Bartolomeo, 49, was raised in Wallingford and graduated from Mercy High School and Colby College. She moved to Meriden in 1994 with her husband Doug, a police officer, and their two children. She’s worked in the private sector and as a community activist. Former Democratic Mayor Michael Rohde convinced Bartolomeo to enter politics, recommending she fill his seat representing Area 2 on the City Council when he was elected mayor in 2008. “She’s always been a strong advocate for education,” Rohde said. “She was very articulate and forceful.” In 2012, Bartolomeo narrowly defeated former Republican state Sen. Len Suzio to represent Meriden, Middlefield, and parts of Cheshire and Middletown in Hartford. Bartolomeo won re-election in 2014 by another razorthin margin against Suzio, but was defeated in another rematch in 2016.
While in the Senate, Bartolomeo served as co-chair of the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee, and co-chairwoman of the Committee on Children. She fought to keep the Meriden branch of Middlesex Community College open and supported funding for the Jackson Laboratory of Genomic Medicine at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington. She also supported programs that offered training for industries seeking employment, particularly advanced manufacturing classes at community colleges. She helped secure millions in grants and bonding for flood control work to revitalize commercial development in downtown Meriden, as well. Bartolomeo supported a $220 million deal in 2016 with Lockheed Martin, whose subsidiary Sikorsky will fulfill a Navy purchase order for heavy-lift helicopters in the state.
very honest, straightforward person, very fair and has tremendous integrity.” Bartolomeo is looking forward to working in Hartford again, using her legislative contacts to help craft policy while building worker programs. The labor department works closely with the American Job Centers and local workforce development agencies, such as the Workforce Alliance. “The larger initiatives are the minimum wage, the (paid) family medical leave bill, and workforce development,” Bartolomeo said. “I’ll have an opportunity to work on those issues through the legislature and through the agency.” Bartolomeo would also like to expand workforce development apprenticeship programs beyond manufacturing into non-traditional areas such as banking and insurance.
“We need jobs and a trained workforce,” Bartolomeo said. “I want to look at other areas “She was a phenomenal sen- that apprenticeship programs would work well.” ator,” Rohde said. “She’s a
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School Notes Siena College, New York – Kyle Farrell of Durham.
Dean’s list Central Connecticut State University – Meghan DeVille, Noah French, Emma Hintz, Angela Koerber, Matthew Landino, Wyatt LaVoie, Jordan Swilling, Tiffany Tang, Olivia Tubis of Durham; Kayleigh Crocetto, Hilary Frisch, Kelly Halligan, Caitlyn Lowry, Taylor Marino of Middlefield. Champlain College, Vermont – Jacob Burt of Rockfall. Eastern Connecticut State University – Cassidy Arnold of Rockfall; Robert Griffin, James Johansen, Charley Pietrzyk, Katherine Stevens of Durham.
Peters, Victoria Slight of Durham; Garrett Puchalski of Middlefield.
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ber. Current college students and high school seniors are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Applications must be postmarked by May 1. For more information, contact Middlesex County Farm Bureau, Inc. at 860-349-1250 or semintz43@ gmail.com.
Middlesex County Farm Bureau Agricultural scholarship applications are available at high school guidance offices and from the Middlesex County Farm Bureau office. The $500 award is to assist a student in the study of any field of agriculture. Applicants must be residents of Middlesex County or be attending school in Middlesex County or be a Middlesex County Farm Bureau family mem-
The Virginia R. Rollefson Environmental Leadership Scholarship is accepting applications for its $1,000 award to recognize leadership and initiative by a high school junior or senior residing in Middlesex County, Lyme or Old Lyme for participation in a program, project or activity that benefits preservation, conservation, restoration or environmental education. The scholarship is presented by The Rockfall
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts – Connor Sullivan of Durham.
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Keene State College, New Hampshire – Clarissa Backus of Durham.
The Blue Ribbon Business Award program is sponsored by the Durham Economic Development Commission to recognize Durham businesses which excel in products, customer service or service to the community and to showcase other awards and milestones. The public can nominate a Durham business at surveymonkey.com/r/HSJ73XB or via email at EDC@ townofdurhamct.org. Include your name, the name and address of the business and a short paragraph on why you think that business deserves this award. All nominations will be considered at the next regular EDC meeting.
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County pursuing a career in nursing or music. Applications and details are available at choralchords20.org. Deadline is Friday, March 22.
The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords is accepting applications for its annual scholarships to be awarded to students in Middlesex
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Saturday The Science Of Suds!: Feb. 2, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham. Take Your Child To The Library Day: Feb. 2, Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.
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Monday Chess Club for Kids: Feb. 4, 5:30 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.
Hip Hop Dance: Feb. 5, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St., Durham. durhamct.recdesk.com.
Mother Goose Storytime: Feb. 4, 10:30 a.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.
Preschool Storytime: Feb. 5, 10:15 a.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.
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Children's Story Time: Feb. 6, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Levi E. Coe Library, 414 Main St., Middlefield.
Thursday Community Conversation: Feb. 7, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Free. Middlefield Com-
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Saturday Mother's Nature Series: Holistic Wellness for Fertility: Feb. 9, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. The Red Barn, 352 Main St., Durham.
LED Valentine: Feb. 7, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.
Friday Unplugged Fridays: Feb. 8, 3 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.
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Monday Chess Club for Kids: Feb. 11, 5:30 p.m. Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave., Durham.
The filing period for the all tax relief programs is February 1-May 15, 2019. Qualifying income limits are posted in the Assessor’s Office. Additional Veterans’ exemption applications are available for income qualifying applicants. Filing period for the additional veteran’s exemption program is February 1-October 1, 2019.
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Applications for the Elderly Homeowners’, Totally Disabled Tax Relief Program and Town of Durham Senior Tax Relief and Deferral Programs are currently available at the Assessor’s Office in the Town Hall or on line in the Town of Durham web site: www.townofdurhamct.org.
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Senior Happenings Durham Activity Center
Knit2Together is scheduled for Tuesdays, 9 a.m., at the Durham Activity Center.
For more information, call 860-349-3153.
The Durham Senior Center’s Board has scheduled a soup & salad luncheon for Friday, Feb. 8, noon to 2 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center. Entertainment by Patty Carver, featuring the music of Irving Berlin, is planned. The program is free to seniors of Durham and Middlefield, but donations are appreciated. For more information and reservations, call Melissa at 860-349-3153.
Bridge Night is planned for Fridays, 6:15 p.m., at the Durham Activity Center.
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Senior Exercise Classes are scheduled Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 and 10 a.m., at the Durham Activity Center.
Contact: Susan D’Orvilliers, Senior & Social Services Director; sdorvilliers@middlefieldct.org, 860-349-7121.
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Tank, 2 years old, was rescued with other cats. He is a very friendly boy who is grateful to be rescued. He loves to be petted and craves attention. Since Tank is used to having other cats around, he’d like a home with another friendly cat (or two). For more information and to meet Tank, call 860-344-9043, email info@CatTalesCT.org or visit CatTalesCT.org/cats/Tank.
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Energy Assistance: Applications are being accepted for energy assistance (oil, propane and wood only). For more information and to schedule an appointment, call Sue D’Orvilliers at 860349-7121. AARP Safe Driving Course: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Middlefield Community Center. A fee is charged.
Contact Susan D’Orvilliers at 860-309-7121 to register. Foot Care Clinic: Friday, Feb, 8, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Services include assessment of feet and lower extremities, trimming, filing and cleaning of toenails, smoothing of callouses and corns. A fee is charged. Registration is required. Call 860-349-7121. Out-of-County Medical: Monday, Thursday and Friday: To book an out-ofcounty medical trip, call 860-349-0212. Note that 48 hours notice is required.
Income Tax Assistance: Tuesday, Feb. 19 and Tuesday, March 19. Space is limited. Call Susan D’OrvilOpen Card Games: Interestliers 860-309-7121 to register. ed in playing setback or cribbage? Several individuLunch & Learn: Friday, Feb. als are interested in playing 8, noon. Free. Presented by on a regular basis but need the Alzheimer’s Association, additional players. Keeping the Caregiver Healthy. Space is limited. Senior Lunches: Monday,
Wednesday and Friday for residents of Middlefield and Rockfall, 60 years or older. For more information, call 860-349-7121.
more information, call 860349-7121.
Lunch Volunteers Needed: The Senior Center is in need of volunteers to serve lunch. Senior meals are served Monday, Wednesday and Friday. To volunteer, contact Sue D’Orvilliers at 860-349-7121.
Durham Public Library
Knit2gether: All levels of experience welcome. Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., at the Middlefield Community Center.
Library hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Seeking program or trip ideas: We are looking for new and exciting programs and trips to offer at the Senior Center. Contact Susan D’Orvilliers, 860-3497121; sdorvilliers@middlefieldct.org. Newsletter: Interested in receiving our new and improved Senior & Social Services newsletter? Email sdorvilliers@middlefieldct.org or call 860-349-7121 to sign up.
Weekly Exercise: Led by Sue Schade, Middlefield Community Center, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7:45 a.m. Monday and Friday is regular exercise class, Wednesday is yoga.
Senior & social service hours: Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Bridge: Thursdays and Fridays, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., at the Middlefield Senior Center.
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Volunteers Needed: The Middlefield Senior Advisory Board has one position open. The board supports Senior Center programs and activities. Members help with programming, events and projects. For more information, contact Sue D’Orvilliers at 860-349-7121.
Library Briefs
Programs for children
LED Valentine. Thursday, Feb. 7, 6:30 p.m., grades 3 and up. Registration is required. Toddler Art: Finger Painting. Friday, Feb. 15, 10:30 a.m., ages 2 and up. Registration is required. Programs for teens
Otaku Club. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m. Make shrinky-dink lights. Grades 6 and up. No registration. Teen Makers: Plush Pillows. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m., grades 6 and See Library, A7
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Book Lovers’ Club. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m. “Warlight” by Michael Ondaatje. All are welcome.
Christopher and Stephanie Monette, of West Brookfield, Mass., are excited to announce the arrival of their daughter, Valerie Ellen Monette. Valerie arrived on Aug. 22, 2018. She was welcomed by her brother, Liam Monette.
Gemstone Soaps. Saturday, Feb. 16, 10:30 a.m., adults and teens. Registration is required. All ages Minigolf fundraiser – The Durham Public Library has scheduled its first “Fore! the Library” minigolf fundraiser event for March 2 and 3.
Proud maternal grandparents are Dan and Cindy Wilcox, of Middlefield; and paternal grandparents, Warren and Roberta Monette, of Spencer, Mass.
Over the two days, the library will be transformed into an 18-hole miniature golf course throughout the main floor and finishing at the “19th hole” on the lower level. Saturday, March 2, 5 to 9 p.m., is an adult-only event. A fee is charged. Sunday, March 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., is family day, with snacks and crafts. A fee is charged (children 4 and under free). For more information and tickets, visit durhamlibrary.org.
Levi E. Coe Library Library hours – Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Fridays. Levi E. Coe Library is scheduled to be closed Monday,
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Levi E. Coe Library’s Friends Group – Monday, Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m. Open meeting for anyone interested in joining. Senior Center Book Club – Tuesday, Feb. 5, 1 p.m. “Rebecca” by Daphne Du Maurier. Book Club – Tuesday, Feb. 19, 6 p.m. “My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry” by Fredrik Backman. Levi E. Coe Library’s annual Book & Bake Sale – Friday, March 29, noon to 5 p.m., $5. Saturday, March 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, March 31, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free entry.
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Obituaries Kathleen D. Flanagan SAN FRANCISCO, CAKathleen D. Flanagan passed away at San Francisco General Hospital in SF California on 12/28/18 following a months long illness. Kathleen was born in 1948 and raised on Main Street, Durham, attended local schools and graduated from Durham H.S. in 1966. She attended and graduated from S.C.S.U. with a degree in Childhood Development. Kathleen is predeceased by her parents Leo B. and Dorothy M. Flanagan of Durham and a brother, Michael Flanagan of Bellingham, MA. Her local siblings Christopher P. and wife Kerrie Flanagan of Durham, CT and Patricia (Flanagan) and Michael Flynn of Rockfall, CT, mourn her passing. In a life changing move, Kathleen relocated out West in 1978, eventually settling in San Francisco where she found her true calling, ultimate career, and her true love, Daniel Rial, another California transplant from Pittsburgh, PA. They created a home together in the Mission District of San Francisco and eventually became nurses, both working at
the “General”, an easy walk from home and neighborhood. Both Kathleen and Dan retired from their nursing work and enjoyed retirement traveling back home to PA and CT and their favorite southwestern spots such as the national parks in Nevada and New Mexico and north to CA wine country. A life well lived. Kathy lived ‘large’ and indulged her passions for collecting, ‘thrifting’, travel, art and music throughout her life. Her passionate embrace of life is her gift to her friends and family. Those that knew Kathleen shall be notified of a celebration/ remembrance at a future date.
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Vocal Chords meetings The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords rehearses on Tuesdays, 6:45 to 9 p.m., at St. Francis Church, 10 Elm St., Middletown. New members will be accepted until Tuesday, Feb. 5. No auditions are required but proper choral singing capabilities is required. Participants do not need to be hos-
pital employees to join. All men and women, age 18 and over, are welcome. For more information, call 860-342-3120 or vocalchords20.org.
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The Durham Fair's Everlasting Tribute Patio is under construction and will be a place for gathering near the Needlework Barn at the 100th Durham Fair this September. Patrons can sponsor bricks, benches and wall toppers to be used in the patio. Photo courtesy of the Durham Fair Association
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has been meeting periodically to plan fundraisers, a gala event and lots of activities focused on the big milestone for this year’s fair in September.
Before the fair’s weekend comes around in late September, the committee is holding a gala event named “The Celebration of 100 Fairs.”
The Durham Fair was established in 1916 and as been missed only four times, due to weather and wars.
The committee’s current focus is on fundraising to build the Everlasting Tribute Patio, by selling sponsorship of personalized bricks, benches and wall toppers to use for the installment. Construction on the patio is already underway, in an area by the Needlework Barn on the fairgrounds.
The celebration will be the evening of May 11, in the fairgrounds’ “beautifully transformed” Cow Palace, Conway said. Tickets won’t be on sale until the event is closer, but Conway said Scot Haney from WFSB is slated to be the keynote speaker and the Savage Brothers Band will play live.
The patio will include three large flagpoles — adorned by the American flag, Durham Fair flag and either a state or town flag — which will be noticeable from anywhere on the fairgrounds.
The committee is still working on the details for exhibits and activities that will highlight the history of the fair for patrons this year. One commemoration will be in the form of craft beer, thanks to a local brewery that is working on a custom craft beer to share in the CT Craft Beer & Cider Tasting tent.
Karen Conway, co-chair of the 100th celebration committee and first vice president of the fair, said the patio will be an acknowledgment and thank you to everyone who has helped make the fair happen over the years — volunteers, patrons and donors alike. “This is an area that everybody can go and enjoy,”
Conway said any residents that feel they have something special to share regarding the fair’s history may reach out to the committee via the Durham Fair website. The 2019 fair will be held
As the state’s largest agricultural fair, Conway said reaching 100 fairs is “very significant” considering it has been run completely by volunteers. She expects history-specific exhibits to be part of this year’s fair, which will showcase the significance of being able to keep up the fair on an ongoing basis with just volunteers. “Clearly, the 100th fair is going to be a celebration. But the significance of it to me represents the dedication of 100 years of volunteers that kept this going,” said Durham First Selectman Laura Francis. “How enduring the values that the Durham Fair represents are that generations of volunteers have kept it alive.” For more information, or tickets to The Celebration of 100 Fairs, contact 860538-1221, bricks@durhamfair.com, or visit the Durham Fair website. bwright@record-journal.com 203-317-2316 Twitter: @baileyfaywright
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Peter Tyc, fire chief and fire marshal, said the fire department currently has about 39 active volunteers. The company is forced to cap membership at 50 for insurance reasons, but is actively looking for volunteers to fill the remaining openings.
firefighters in town a break on property and motor vehicle taxes if they meet certain requirements, such as serving for at least 25 years. State law also allows towns to give the abatement to volunteers with police and emergency medical departments, but Middlefield doesn't have either. Only Middlefield residents who volunteer with the local fire department are eligible to receive the abatement, capped at $1,000, while the spouses of volunteer who died in the line of duty may also qualify for a 50 percent tax abatement. Bailey said selectmen seemed supportive of the idea during an informal presentation in January and the town attorney is currently drafting a proposal. If selectmen approve the proposal, residents will get to vote on whether to enact it during a town meeting. If approved, the ordinance could go into effect July 1 and be included in the
Tyc said he hopes this will be an incentive not only for new recruits, but for current ones to stay longer. “It costs a huge amount of money to train people and if we can get (them to stay) 25 years, it’s a no-brainer,� Tyc said. “Anything we can do to give an extra little incentive hopefully will help.� He said the company asks for a lot of time and energy from the volunteers, so anything they can do to protect them in the long run is worth it. Bailey said only a few people may be able to qualify for the retirement tax abatement in the next few years and doesn’t expect a huge budget impact. bwright@record-journal.com 203-317-2316 Twitter: @baileyfaywright
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each with their own contributions – the Maiden, the Mother and the Crone.
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The Maiden is a woman in her youth. It’s a time for growth and potential and new life. It’s a time of innocence, self-confidence, intelligence, independence, exploration, discovery, self-expression and creativity. (A rather tall order, wouldn’t you say?)
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I’m a Crone now. It sounds awful, doesn’t it? (I suppose I should count my blessings. In days gone by she was known as the Hag.) I picture some bent-over old woman with a wart on her nose and stringy gray hair, cackling as she shuffles along. Oh please, let me not go down that path!
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So let me reflect for a moment, if I may, on my various stages. It would be a good time to do that, since the road that stretches before me is considerably shorter than the one behind me. It would be a good time to take stock.
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Ah, my Mother years. Loved them. If I delve into the literal meaning of the word, I would say that as a mother I was nurturing, responsible and reveling in the fullness of life. The fullness that comes with bringing two precious lives into the world and seeing them into adulthood. I think I did pretty well on this one. So here we are. The Crone. I think the jury is still out. Hopefully, I have time to get this one right. To maybe even pass with flying colors. I do like thinking of myself as a wise elder, even when I don’t feel very wise. I’m working on coming into my full power, and transforming. (I really need a transformation.) The visions and prophecy have yet to come. I will patiently wait for them. I hope I’ve been able to provide my boys with some guidance. Although these days, more often than not, they are the ones giving me sage advice. So March 29 (You do have March 29 marked off on your calendar, right?), I eagerly await you. I will have made another trip around the sun. And I’m a Crone! A wise elder. How good is that!
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