Here are some old photos by Cassandra from concerts in the early 1980s or perhaps even late 1970s. In most cases clicking on an image will show an enlarged version of it.
More Pictures of Stephanie
Here are a few more images of Stephanie that I found in Patrick’s files.
A Reminder of Stephanie
Sometimes we are reminded of loved ones at the oddest times and places.
Last Wednesday I drove out to Carpinteria to help a friend cut down a dead tree, to spend several hours turning it into firewood and sawdust.
With chain saws and rope in the back of my truck, I stopped at a nearby strip mall for a phở lunch.
The name of the strip mall, as you can see here, is Shepard Place Shops.
Stephanie sprang to mind, of course. I imagine she would have appreciated the new trees and fresh growth planted alongside the sign.
Patrick and Nardele
I received these pictures of Patrick from Suzy a few days ago, taken at Patrick’s house in Deia with Nardele.
Patrick’s Ring
Years ago Gretchen gave Patrick a small ring, red and silver, which he wore often. When he passed away she asked me to send it back to her, which I did.
A week or two ago I was surprised to see it in my mailbox. She sent it to me, hoping that I’d wear it.
This I am doing, even here at the race track where a year ago (minus two days) I received the news of his end. Like the other little things of his that I keep close, it provides comfort–a wee bit of comfort–for the sadness.
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A gift from Gretchen:
Patrick, Stephanie, and Jack
Here’s a photo of Stephanie with Patrick and his brother Jack. Lee sent this picture to me.
Wearing Patrick’s Suspenders
Just a picture… nothing more needs be said.
Patrick and Ivonne (New Year’s Eve)
Thanks, Ivonne, for sharing this picture from holidays past. She said it was from New Year’s Eve 2016 or 2015. Aina took the picture.
Working on the Wall
Patrick and Stephanie worked tirelessly for years to repair and reconstruct the stone walls of their place in Deia. It was done without concrete, by Mallorquin standards. He told me that each rock must touch its neighbors in five places. I came across this picture in the same place I found several old letters.