Yes, that is my favorite old chair you see in the back of the truck. Celia bought it from the Cottage Grove Goodwill for $20 when we lived in the Ash Street house. After moving to Douglas County in 2006 and much wear and tear over the years, mostly from cats, Celia wanted me to trade it in for a new one. Last year I purchased a new chair making Celia happy, but was unable to trade it in or give it away. Maybe the people at the dump will want it in their shed where they eat lunch and take breaks.
A collection of stories from the life of Michael Burke. He worked for the Forest Service in Alaska, California, and Oregon. He lives in Oakland, OR. His wonderful wife, Celia, passed in May of 2021
Saturday, October 16, 2021
A PRODUCTIVE AFTERNOON
Rita and I went through the shop sorting out all kinds of stuff yesterday afternoon. This included broken items, things from days gone by and much more that no longer serve a purpose. There were items found that date back to the days of living in Gold Beach from 1979-88. It was satisfying to have filled her truck.
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Congratulations Mike!! I hope your life will now fill with new and fulfilling activities as you have let other parts of your life clear.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny how we can become attached to a well-worn chair or pair of shoes like old friends we've become so accustomed to. But ultimately, we say goodbye to them and move on as nothing (except maybe love and taxes) lasts forever, esp. now-a-days.
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