Sifting through memories

Dear friends,

Cindy and I sorted through more of Janet's dance belongings today.
The pictures show Janet's sewing room on the second floor of our house. I shot some photos to record its state at the very end. The sorting was slow as we pondered or remembered every trinket, special tape, or cherished veil. We even found more sets of zills tucked away here and there. I found several dental bridge sets and various projects Janet had done through the years. We found some magnificent artwork that she did in the mid to late 1970's as she dabbled with an art career.

George Walter and his girl friend Alanna came over and took the mighty Viking sewing machine that Janet used to make so many skirts and costumes. I bought it as a birthday gift for Janet years ago. Imagine my anxiety going into a sewing machine shop and trying to figure out what machine would be best! I chose well.

We found one of Janet's last projects: the decorated jump drive or decorated flash drive memory sticks that could be hung on a necklace chain like a pendant. Imagine that. You can wear a jump drive like a piece of jewelry. My son is going to pursue making these as a possible business activity.

On the door to her room, Janet had one of those little signs that you find to let people know whether someone is in or not. At midnight on Friday, Cindy and I found the sign as you see below.


So Janet, we love and miss you and may you dance forever...........

George and Cindy