When carol arrived may 25, over 2 hours late for the ladies reunion at our home in Seabrook, SC, she was upbeat and ready to live life to the fullest. She arrived at 12:30 am with a beautiful smile and was ready to go!!!!!! The next day we went crabbing, and I can still see [...]
Winning for BRay’s Mom!
I think it was about two years ago, at Sectionals. BRay’s mom came to watch BRay play ultimate. BRay was on my team at the time (shout out to Classy). We had a tough game coming up. The rallying cry for our team, “Let’s win it for BRay to make her mom proud!” And we [...]

Pictures From Carol’s Celebration Weekend
This past weekend, many friends and family gathered together to celebrate Carol’s journey. During the day on Saturday, groups participated in the Los Altos Relay For Life by walking laps, playing frisbee, kicking the soccer ball, singing karaoke, dancing, and decorating candle bags for the Luminaria ceremony. At night on Saturday, the track was completely [...]
Astilbes
June 18, 2011 In our frontyard in Scarsdale we have a magnificent row of Astilbes. Astilbes are the most beautiful of all the flowers in our yard. They are perennials, and bloom in spectacular, bedazzling fashion each year around mid-June. They bloom for only a short time, but make up in color and zest what [...]

Walking the High Trestle Trail
My memories of Carol are that she was warm, friendly, and so welcoming whenever I would come for a visit. And I remember her making the best homemade applesauce on the planet. We had it at a Thanksgiving Dinner I attended a long time ago. Hearing she had died took my breath away because I [...]
“CARROT TOP”
I CAN’T REMEMBER WHICH VISIT IT WAS THAT I WENT UP TO CAROL’S HOSPITAL ROOM AND SHE WAS IN BED WITH 5 DIFFERENT BAGS HANGING FROM AN I.V. POLE THAT WERE FEEDING MEDICINE INTO HER INTRAVENOUSLY. OUT OF THE BLUE, SHE SAID “I WANT YOU TO COLOR MY HAIR TODAY. I THINK IT SHOULD BE [...]
A JAR OF JELLY
I was saddened to hear of Carols passing. She was someone special and always a good friend. She was an asset member of the California Association of Judgment Professionals and gave her best when needed. Every time I saw her at a meeting, she always had a jar of homemade jam or jelly for me. [...]
Finishing Well…
I was privileged to work with Carol on an important family issue only 4 weeks ago. Her eagerness and compassion permeated the entire discussion. Where she was uncertain, she humbly sought clarification wanting to insure that the best care was shared with others. I remember having to share some difficult truths and she weathered, even [...]
Wing Span
Carol and I have danced side by side for more than a decade at the Y. Over the years I managed to nail all the steps and movements, but never the graceful flow. I shared my frustration with Carol between songs one day. She said “Leslie, you and I are tall. We have long limbs. [...]
Under the Oak Tree
The first time I met Brooke Ray’s mom, she was sitting under an oak tree watching a group of us from our office play ultimate frisbee. She had a serene quality about her that is hard to describe, and her smile was heartwarming. She was just so happy to be sitting there in the shade [...]
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Relay For Life
A group of friends and family will be participating in the Los Altos Relay For Life on June 18, 2011. We would love to have people join for walking and activities. You can use the Jazzy Walkers page below to join the Team, donate to the team, or donate a Luminaria Candle.
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- Astilbes
- Walking the High Trestle Trail
- “CARROT TOP”
- A JAR OF JELLY
- Finishing Well…
- Wing Span
- Under the Oak Tree
- Stories of Mom – #1 of many…
- Final contact with my sister
- A HUGE Thrill!
- My Hike in Remembrance of Carol
- Hawaii Heaven
- Mother’s Day Bike Ride
- Girls in the Garden
- Tending The Gardens