Today, on this autumnal equinox 2016, I write to share with you Ross' early 1965 edition of the Regan Family News. I hope everyone had a wonderful and restful summer and here's wishing all the best for a safe and productive fall. As the weather turns cooler, our thoughts turn toward sharing good times with family and friends. My thoughts are with you all and I look forward to reconnecting once again.
This issue contains a great cover from Barbara Regan with a wonderful personal note on page 2 from grandpa Ross. This 9 page issue also contains a note from the editor, family news, address changes, a vacation tip, and a 4 page story from Brother Dan on why monastic life was the right choice for him.
NEWS
The Hollis Regans
Ross reports on health concerns of the 4 surviving children of Peter Regan I. All are having difficulties as they neared the end of their days and Ross requested prayers for all.The Harry Wellingtons
Slow progress with Joan's health issuesThe Roy Johnstons and Ross Regans
They make winter plans for sunnier climesFrom Helen Mulherin
Christmas travel news from the Mulherins'The Vernon Lee Watts
Someone please tell me who this is!John J Regan, Jr
News from CaliforniaLeddy Family News:
On our homefront there is not much new. Diane and I spent 2 weeks at Mount Tremblant north of Montreal with our good friends and traveling companions Ted and Nancy Smith. We hoped to escape the heat by traveling north but we had 90 degree temps the whole time!I'm busy with my bar band, Gray Matters Band (like us on Facebook!), playing concert band gigs, and staying connected to the Stony Brook University Marching Band in my Emeritus position. Lot's of fun! Also, Hoptron Brewtique Running Club has become an important part of my life. Every Tuesday I drive to Patchogue to go for a 5k run and craft brew taste with new friends. We all seem to have a lot in common and it's a great hang for us all.
I sold the house I grew up in in Huntington, NY. It's still a beautiful town and we have many memories of such great times. It was difficult to say goodbye.
Maggie continues to work at Johnson Strings in Boston and study for her MBA at Northeastern University part time. It's a long haul but we're so proud of her progress.
James is living in Astoria, Queens and working at Bloomberg in Manhattan. Still living the good life in the city. Someone' got to do it! He plays occasional gigs on violin too, and of course, we're proud of him too!
If you have anything to share about your life, send it along to me and I'll be happy to include it in future blogs.
Bye for now!
