shared by Marlo R. Beall, her sister
Although it's a little odd with Thanksgiving being early this year, it's one of our family's favorite holidays. We enjoy the restful time away from work and school, and also look forward to yummy Thanksgiving food - Ava likes ham, Cyn Cyn drenches everything in gravy, Andrew loves stuffing and I enjoy sweet potatoes.
Thanksgiving also reminds me of a few traditions that Cindy, my sisters and I shared throughout the years. We always liked watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, especially the big balloons. We also loved watching the classic Peanuts Thanksgiving Special; and more than once we considered having jelly beans, pretzels, toast and popcorn as part of our meal.
Our family has continued both the parade and Peanuts traditions since the girls were young, but have recently added watching Thanksgiving episodes of Friends as another fun tradition. Friends always reminds me of Cindy. The Thanksgiving episodes - especially the one when Rachel makes a trifle and the one with Brad Pitt - are fun to watch anytime of year, but even more so on Thanksgiving.
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Friday, November 2, 2018
thoughts of students first!
shared by Marlo R. Beall, her sister
While at UCLA, Cindy served on USAC, the Undergraduate Student Association Council. She was elected to the position of Financial Supports Commissioner. Previous posts have discussed her involvement in USAC, and with several student groups at UCLA.
This election season reminded me of the time we spent campaigning for Cindy when she ran for office. Andrew painted her signboard, and helped with the signboards for several of her friends who were part of her "slate". I know she would have continued her involvement in public policy, and activism within the community, once she finished her degree at UCLA.
Just walking the dog around the neighborhood and seeing all the campaign lawn signs made me reflect on the idea that Cindy could have definitely run for some form of public office at some point after college. I'm a registered voter, and try to stay aware of current events and issues. But I realize now that becoming even more aware, and ideally more active, is yet another way to honor Cindy's memory.
While at UCLA, Cindy served on USAC, the Undergraduate Student Association Council. She was elected to the position of Financial Supports Commissioner. Previous posts have discussed her involvement in USAC, and with several student groups at UCLA.
This election season reminded me of the time we spent campaigning for Cindy when she ran for office. Andrew painted her signboard, and helped with the signboards for several of her friends who were part of her "slate". I know she would have continued her involvement in public policy, and activism within the community, once she finished her degree at UCLA.
Just walking the dog around the neighborhood and seeing all the campaign lawn signs made me reflect on the idea that Cindy could have definitely run for some form of public office at some point after college. I'm a registered voter, and try to stay aware of current events and issues. But I realize now that becoming even more aware, and ideally more active, is yet another way to honor Cindy's memory.
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