Forbes & Marilyn 1997 in the house we grew up in. (My sister's watercolor of my mother's famous blueberry muffins above...]
Forbes & Marilyn 1997 in the house we grew up in. (My sister's watercolor of my mother's famous blueberry muffins above...]
This is the other side of the middle page on the coffee table, right hand column: #4 (bottom)
This is the other side of the middle page on the coffee table, right hand column: #4 (bottom)
This is the other side of the middle page on the coffee table, right hand column: #3
This is the other side of the middle page on the coffee table, right hand column: #3
This is the other side of the middle page on the coffee table, right hand column: #2
This is the other side of the middle page on the coffee table, right hand column: #2
This is the other side of the middle page on the coffee table, right hand column, top (1)
This is the other side of the middle page on the coffee table, right hand column, top (1)
Probably on one of his solo trips from Annapolis to Massachusetts
Probably on one of his solo trips from Annapolis to Massachusetts
Late 70's
Late 70's
Centerpiece 3
Centerpiece 3
Centerpiece 1
Centerpiece 1
This is the other side of the centerpiece on the coffee table.
This is the other side of the centerpiece on the coffee table.
Unknown date. (I recently found a photo file of them together.)
Unknown date. (I recently found a photo file of them together.)
Forbes lighting up with Marilyn... 2007
Forbes lighting up with Marilyn... 2007
Forbes really did not like having his photo taken. Formal? Forget it. Clearly Marilyn had the charm... 2003
Forbes really did not like having his photo taken. Formal? Forget it. Clearly Marilyn had the charm... 2003
Daphne trying, with son Rob in hysterics. Forbes around 50 yrs.
Daphne trying, with son Rob in hysterics. Forbes around 50 yrs.
Forbes teaching us all to balance a spoon on our nose. (Sitting around our parents' kitchen table which was always a source of zany fun.)
Forbes teaching us all to balance a spoon on our nose. (Sitting around our parents' kitchen table which was always a source of zany fun.)
R7 Note that this is the last Zen quote on the coffee table. Do you have any insights you would like to share?
R7 Note that this is the last Zen quote on the coffee table. Do you have any insights you would like to share?
R6: Note the predominance of Thoreau; also Emerson.
R6: Note the predominance of Thoreau; also Emerson.
R5
R5
R4
R4
R3
R3
Second from top right column.
Second from top right column.
This is the top of the far right column on Forbes's coffee table.
This is the top of the far right column on Forbes's coffee table.
Finding more photos... I can hear him laughing in this one :)
Finding more photos... I can hear him laughing in this one :)
R6
R6
65
65
R4
R4
R3
R3
R2
R2
This is the top right (R1) Zen quote, next to the page of previous quotes. The next five are the rest of the column.
This is the top right (R1) Zen quote, next to the page of previous quotes. The next five are the rest of the column.
Despite his rather intimidating size & presence, Forbes was a magnet for kids. Here with his nephew Rob.
Despite his rather intimidating size & presence, Forbes was a magnet for kids. Here with his nephew Rob.
Forbes with nephew Rob. He made everyone laugh...
Forbes with nephew Rob. He made everyone laugh...
Happy times with our father...
Happy times with our father...
How to imagine a little kid growing into who they become...
How to imagine a little kid growing into who they become...
This was clipped together with the middle Zens, though no idea where it came from... Don't see it on coffee table... (Forbes's playing with me...? :)
This was clipped together with the middle Zens, though no idea where it came from... Don't see it on coffee table... (Forbes's playing with me...? :)
Below top, middle right
Below top, middle right
Below top, middle left
Below top, middle left
Top middle right
Top middle right
Top middle left
Top middle left
In continuation of the Zen notes on the coffee table... These were on the top, middle.
In continuation of the Zen notes on the coffee table... These were on the top, middle.
LL6
LL6
LL5
LL5
LL4
LL4
LL3
LL3
LL2
LL2
This is the beginning of the second (from left) column on the coffee table: top left (LL1). The next LL2 is the one below it and so on.
This is the beginning of the second (from left) column on the coffee table: top left (LL1). The next LL2 is the one below it and so on.
Filling the dishwasher at my sister's in VT, probably late 70's.
Filling the dishwasher at my sister's in VT, probably late 70's.
Forbes's solo journey to Cape Cod on Stonefire n 1997. Three generations: Forbes with our father and nephew Rob.
Forbes's solo journey to Cape Cod on Stonefire n 1997. Three generations: Forbes with our father and nephew Rob.
L7
L7
L6
L6
L5
L5
L4
L4
L3
L3
L2, below L1
L2, below L1
Forbes wrote this on the back of the top left L1.
Forbes wrote this on the back of the top left L1.
This is the top left quote = L1
This is the top left quote = L1
Zen quotes found on the coffee table. The following 7 comprise the far left hand column, from top to bottom.
Zen quotes found on the coffee table. The following 7 comprise the far left hand column, from top to bottom.
My sister just found this photo, Forbes playing drums in our living room. (High school?) He was a natural...
My sister just found this photo, Forbes playing drums in our living room. (High school?) He was a natural...
This is what Forbes wrote on the other side of the previous Zen quote. This side was hidden from view.
This is what Forbes wrote on the other side of the previous Zen quote. This side was hidden from view.
This was taped to a page, but writing clearly imprinted on other side. Click left to see what Forbes wrote.
This was taped to a page, but writing clearly imprinted on other side. Click left to see what Forbes wrote.
I believe caring for Marilyn became his purpose... [Can't recall where I found these three quotes (including the next two to the left.]
I believe caring for Marilyn became his purpose... [Can't recall where I found these three quotes (including the next two to the left.]
I just noticed the time this occurred-- nearly a year after Marilyn passed on. I wonder if Forbes had experienced other visitations...
I just noticed the time this occurred-- nearly a year after Marilyn passed on. I wonder if Forbes had experienced other visitations...
Not sure where this was found... I believe in visitations...
Not sure where this was found... I believe in visitations...
To you Unk... A Passion Flower... (one Passion Plant flourished for decades in our mother tender care...)
To you Unk... A Passion Flower... (one Passion Plant flourished for decades in our mother tender care...)
This quote of Forbes says it all... [and to continue from previous caption-- they don't allow much space-- Forbes knew where his heart belonged...]
This quote of Forbes says it all... [and to continue from previous caption-- they don't allow much space-- Forbes knew where his heart belonged...]
I prefer to celebrate anniversaries of arrivals rather than departures (today the 5th)... i meant to send this out on the day of his 81st, wishing he had taken it to heart...
I prefer to celebrate anniversaries of arrivals rather than departures (today the 5th)... i meant to send this out on the day of his 81st, wishing he had taken it to heart...
Zen quote from Jade file folder (inside back of file).
Zen quote from Jade file folder (inside back of file).
Zen quote from Jade file holder (inner back of file).
Zen quote from Jade file holder (inner back of file).
The following quotes (click left) were taped to his file folder on Jade, his 43' Choy Lee cutter rig. This one on inside front.
The following quotes (click left) were taped to his file folder on Jade, his 43' Choy Lee cutter rig. This one on inside front.
Forbes with our cousin Phyl.
Forbes with our cousin Phyl.
Note: His will is dated 2014. I imagine hard times dealing with all of Marilyn's setbacks...
Note: His will is dated 2014. I imagine hard times dealing with all of Marilyn's setbacks...
And that he did...
And that he did...
First page in Forbes's will folder.
First page in Forbes's will folder.
Inside front cover of Forbes's will.
Inside front cover of Forbes's will.
This and the following details (click left) from Forbes's will, inside cover.
This and the following details (click left) from Forbes's will, inside cover.