Yesterday, I remembered you by taking goofy pictures with Sid and your reading glasses. I think you'd have liked this photo especially because of the surprised look on Sid's face. I love you and miss you, Mom!

Mom, today we held a dedication and memorial for you. We dedicated your bench and tree, which were donated by your friends, colleagues, and family. You would love the spot. It is just on the river side of the Italian Fountain, which is outside the west entrance of the Art Museum, and next to the Water Works. Lots of your friends from work came, but this picture is of Becky and me with Casey. We made sure he knew how special he was to us, because of how special he was to you. I miss you and I love you and though you have departed this life, I feel your presence very strongly, and it makes me happy to know that through this tree you live on, and through this bench you continue to help others. I really don't know how to say goodbye to you, so I won't. I will just say I love you. 

Today we held a dedication and memorial for Judy, my mother. We dedicated a bench and a tree that were donated by friends, colleagues and family, to Fairmount Park Commission and placed near the Philadelphia Water Works, outside the west entrance to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This photo is of my partner Will and me standing beside the tree. Hanging from the tree is a collection of paper hearts on which were written lots of things that people remembered about her. Perhaps the most common sentiments had to do with her helpfulness to others and her sense of humor and optimism. People also remembered her style: the funky reading glasses, the unique food choices. (We had peanut butter on hot dogs back at Aunt Susan's, and everybody loved them!)

Many people took photos, and I'm sure soon there will be more uploaded here.