thoughts of ice crystals

shared by VJ Rabuy, her sister

I have a distinct memory of Cyn liking a little bit of ice in her milkshakes. For a while, it was the deciding factor to determine whether a milkshake was an instantly "supremely delicious milkshake".

A milkshake without ice crystals could still be good; it was just a characteristic that made it an instant classic. I think way back, the milkshakes we got from the Jack in the Box closest to our house, more often than not, had those icy crystal suprises in them.

As I was enjoying an all-around yummy chocolate milkshake from one of my favorite diners last Wednesday, I was pleasantly suprised to experience those familiar bursts of icy goodness.

thoughts of together again

shared by Arlene Rabuy, her sister

"There are times when I look above and beyond, there are times when I feel your love around me..."

I've always enjoyed the song Together Again by Janet Jackson. I've always been a Janet Jackson fan, and that song reminds me of Cindy.

I happened to hear that song this evening, when it played at the restaurant where I was having dinner. It made me smile.

Earlier today, I was at the A's game, enjoying perfect baseball weather. The A's won the game, on a walk-off hit, in extra innings. It feels like Cindy was smiling down on me all day.

"Everywhere I go, every smile I see, I know you are there smiling down at me..."