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Thoughts, reflections, memories, and testimonials about Patrick Meadows and Stephanie Shepard.

Concert Photos from Gabriel

JP | 28 May 2020
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A lovely note and photos from Gabriel Martí Borràs, along with pictures from a concert in the Deia church.

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Three Years Ago

JP | 22 Apr 2020
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Thoughts of Patrick’s passing on the third anniversary of his death.

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Helping

JP | 18 Feb 2020
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A memory of a visit by Patrick in which he helped me with a tree.

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Patriotic Thoughts

JP | 4 Jul 2019
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My patriotic thoughts. A little late posting here, but written for 4th. Patriotism is not about the size of our flag, the songs we sing, the fireworks we explode, or our prideful boasts claiming “we’re number one.” Patriotism is about living the ideals of our founding fathers, of having a welcoming heart and open arms,  (more)

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A Recent Comment about an Old Post

JP | 27 Jun 2019
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I recently received a thoughtful comment on one of my old posts. Since I try to apply actual dates to things I add here (as referenced by the “Reset Date Later” tag), some things get buried pretty far down in the history so you may not have noticed it. This particular comment was in reference  (more)

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I Had a Great Respect for Your Father

JP | 4 Jan 2019
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I received this lovely note from Lynn Habian, concert pianist, on Christmas Eve and am posting it here with her permission. My husband and I send our sincere deepest condolences to you and your family.  I spoke to your father many times, on the island and from the States. I’m a pianist who played at  (more)

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Patrick’s California Memorial

JP | 8 Dec 2018
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| Category: Patrick's Family, Recordings, Reflections

In late June 2017, Abby, Julie and Rui visited California. In addition to the usual fun-for-kids stuff like Disneyland, horseback riding (three times, including once up to the Hollywood sign), going to the beach, and checking out the stars on Hollywood Blvd, we were able to visit with Julie’s brother, explore San Francisco, and go  (more)

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December Dream

JP | 6 Dec 2018
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A short dream I had at 1:00 AM on 6 Dec 2018.

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Flying out of Palma

JP | 23 Sep 2018
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I remember taking off from Palma in March of last year. As we climbed out over the mountains at sunset, I quietly wept, fearing that I had just seen Patrick alive for the last time. Then I told myself that I have to replace that image with something more positive. I must try to visualize  (more)

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Patrick’s Memorial Service – The Words

JP | 13 Aug 2018
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The video of Patrick’s Memorial Service in Deia was posted on this web site in May of 2017. This morning I came across the words and thought perhaps I should post them too. Here’s what I found, as a PDF file. Eulogy and Service JPI’m the son of Patrick of Meadows.

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What Would You Say to Patrick Today? (It’s His Birthday)

JP | 18 Jul 2018
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Patrick would have turned 84 today. If he were here, what would you tell him? Would you have a question instead? How might he answer? Are you willing to share?  If so, feel free to use the comments section below. (They don’t immediately appear so please be patient.) JPI’m the son of Patrick of Meadows.

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He Was Committed to Our Orchestra

JP | 1 Jul 2018
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I received this kind note yesterday. I’m posting it here with his permission. My name is Steve Benne and I just heard about your father’s death through your automated reply to email messages addressed to him. I wanted to thank you for that. I first met your father when I was in my mid-twenties (1988-90)  (more)

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Now It Is Father’s Day 2018

JP | 17 Jun 2018
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Here in the U.S. today is Father’s Day. I was lucky. I had two dads, Patrick and John. I lost John in 1990. I still grieve for him, look at his self-portrait and the things he gave me, and ask questions that he can no longer answer, but that loss has lost the harsh edges,  (more)

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One Year Ago

JP | 22 Apr 2018
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One year ago today, at this race track, in this tower, with these cars on course, I lost my father. Now, snug in his undershirt, carrying his satchel, with his ring on my finger and his love in my heart, while stewarding the Red run group, I think about all that has transpired since that  (more)

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It Began Beneath a Piano

JP | 25 Nov 2017
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Darrell Jonsson from Prague sent this wonderful story and gave permission for me to share here. It encompasses almost 40 years and everything that Patrick loved: Stephanie, music, Deia, and writing. I’ve included some of Darrell’s affiliations at the end, since, as he says, “it gives some context of where I’m coming from.” Was very  (more)

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