New Life

I went from airport to the hospital at 11 PM. Perfect end to a wonderful weekend. Thanks for letting me carry on and share with you what was happening on the "other" coast. I had great fun telling Molly & Liya all about it.

Steve

Intense, Compact, Hilarious, Profound: Both the Sacred and the Profane

We have dispersed to our various homes after a weekend that might take hours to describe to someone who was not there. Many of us struggled to describe and define what it is that draws us together every five years. Perhaps there is no one answer; perhaps that's not important. But we do it and we look forward to it.

For me the rainbow in the new banner and the arrival of my first grandchild late on July 3rd hints at an answer. It has something to do with renewal, our lives and the future and what we pass on to those we love and care for in so many ways, be it in China, Alaska, Albuquerque, Ossining, either coast or in between... we each have a sense of Mission.

In both the raucous stories and the cemetery visit we reconnected in ways that help bring meaning and understanding to who we are and what we do 40 years later.

One of the best stories of the weekend was about an early 1900's masquerade. Two people who gave us a place to meet did not hesitate to set their own course and do it in a manner that certainly typifies the "unique" spirit of the GE Class of 1969.

Please share your thoughts in the comments below. This is our virtual reunion scrapbook. Let's make it memorable.

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[07 JULY 2009
This is as far as I've gotten as of today...
If you have some choice pictures from
the reunion please forward them to me if you
would like them included in this
permanent online resource.]

The Sainted Ones

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Some Things Never Change

"I know, I know, son, but he was SO sincere!"

"Swear to God, John, it was that damn Sullivan."

"So I told Roger and Eddie that John really wanted..."

"Six Years! I was duped!"


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We have dispersed to our various homes after a weekend that might take hours to describe to someone who was not there. Many of us struggled to describe and define what it is that draws us together every five years. Perhaps there is no one answer; perhaps that's not important. But we do it and we look forward to it.

For me the rainbow in the new banner and the arrival of my first grandchild late on July 3rd hints at an answer. It has something to do with renewal, our lives and the future and what we pass on to those we love and care for in so many ways, be it in China, Alaska, Albuquerque, Ossining, either coast or in between... we each have a sense of Mission.

In both the raucous stories and the cemetery visit we reconnected in ways that help bring meaning and understanding to who we are and what we do 40 years later.

One of the best stories of the weekend was about an early 1900's masquerade. Two people who gave us a place to meet did not hesitate to set their own course and do it in a manner that certainly typifies the "unique" spirit of the GE Class of 1969.

Please share your thoughts in the comments below. This is our virtual reunion scrapbook. Let's make it memorable.

Ray and Nancy Stanis

This picture of Nancy and me was taken last month.

Thanks,

Ray (Bud) Stanis

Steve,

During mass at our 1999 reunion, Tim Hull nailed it when he said that our daily schedule of prayer, work and play taught us how to have a healthy balance in life. That equilibrium has certainly been a key factor in my life.

I was aware from a very young age that difficult situations or getting into trouble didn't bother me. That trait was both a strength and a weakness as a kid. Maryknoll, the faculty, Brothers and especially my fellow students helped develop that trait into a strong and positive component of my character. I matured with the help of people at Maryknoll who had successfully made that passage into adulthood and friends who had a much clearer insight on how to achieve that goal.

Like others, I have been very blessed. Nancy and I are celebrating our fortieth year of marriage. We have three strong, beautiful children and four, fifth due in early September, grandchildren. I still love to work; tool and die business is slow but so far we're okay. I ride my bicycle as hard and as often as I can.

So, that's it; Maryknoll, all of you guys, thanks.

Bud Stanis

Krause Clan

[l to r] Daniel, Kim, Molly, Liya, Steve at Molly & Liya's Wedding July 2006. Liya is "due"June 29 so we will be grandparents for the first time!

George and Rosemary Fry & Family

The family group picture was taken in Fort Lauderdale at the end of March 09 … first time in two years we all have been together. The picture of Rosemary (Ro) and I is a recent one for our church directory.

Frankie and Tia

Steve, for your blog:

"The name of the whaling boat says it all ... can't wait to see you all soon".

Frank & Tia

1 JUL more from Frank

Skip Flynn Checks In

Gentlemen and Ladies,

I am sorry that I will not be able to make it to New York next week. I have had a two years-long standing commitment to deliver a number of presentations at a conference in South Carolina next week. Hope all goes well for all of you. The two photos are both about two years old - the second is with a couple of my students climbing Hua Mountain during my last teaching tour in China - arranged by Scott Harris. I will keep all of you in my prayers next week and hope it is a great opportunity for renewing the great spirit of youth.

Fraternally,

Skip

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