Nicole – Patrick and Stephanie

Suzy sent me the program for tomorrow’s memorial concert in honor of Carl Mansker. I’m posting it here, hoping that some of you will be able to attend. (Click on the images for larger versions of it.) Carl was an interesting fellow and a close friend of Patrick and Stephanie. He and Antoinette were gracious […]

RIP Carl Mansker

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Tonight I learned that Carl Mansker has passed away. Carl was a close friend of Patrick’s. They shared many meals and much music together. Carl’s wife Antoinette was just as delightful–a wonderful person. My heart goes out to her. Each time Carl and Antoinette and I were able to connect, it was a pleasure, just […]

Yesterday We Were Eight

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There, wadded up in the pocket of Patrick’s bathrobe, hanging in Ivonne’s closet, in the Old Town, on the island he so loved, were his suspenders. Memories surfaced: His dapper look, bearing his age with dignity and class. New memories emerged: Packing the boxes, sorting out the things people wanted, the things to donate; sending […]

Patrick and Stephanie

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Program for Carl’s Memorial Concert

RIP Carl Mansker

Yesterday We Were Eight