Today is February 2, the date upon which falls the Catholic holiday called La Chandeleur. It is traditional to make crêpes on Feb. 2, and that's what we will be doing at noon time.
Today is also the first anniversary of our late friend Charles-Henry's death. He was 99 years old and had lived in the U.S. since 1969. He also owned an apartment in Paris, which had belonged to his parents for many decades. I stayed there with him many times after Walt and I moved to France from California in 2003. He and I traveled all around northern France during those years.
I miss CHM. So glad I met him a few times. His memory will lives on.
ReplyDeletewhat happened to his Paris apartment?
ReplyDeleteI wish I knew, Melinda. The last I heard, C-H didn't leave behind a valid, legal will. Ownership of the property he left is tied up in the courts. apparently.
DeleteI'm glad that I got to know CHM through your blog, Ken.
ReplyDeleteHe was a good friend to you Ken and an eager travel buddy. I miss him too! Wish we had gotten to know him earlier, as he was located so close to us, before he moved back across country.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the spirited discussions that you and chm had on your blog. I’ve always wondered why people don’t prepare a proper will, we all know we aren’t going to live forever. When my Dad was in his late 80’s I had to drag him to an attorney.
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ReplyDeleteMy sister and I were lucky. Our mother sold her house back in 2005. She put the money aside and made sure until her death in 2018 that the money was in a safe place so that she would be able to leave it to us. She lived off at least part of the interest and earnings, but she kept the bulk of it for us. She was happy not to be lonely any more after she moved into a rented retirement apartment, and not to have to worry about upkeep and repairs any more. She enjoyed knowing and socializing with her retirement apartment neighbors. I wish she could have lived longer, but she made it to age 88.
My mother made it to 88 also. Your mother was a joy to know. She had so much common sense and loved to help others with the food pantry.
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