Sunday, March 20, 2011
Don't Forget...
Reunion dues are currently being accepted. Please send your payments to Matthew Polite 2320 Etiwan Ave Charleston, SC 29414. Please note that the zip code listed here is different than what was listed in the mailing. 29414 is the correct zip code. Enjoy your weekend and thank you to Aunt Chuckie for posting fond memories of Nancy for us. We welcome more! ;-)
Sunday, March 13, 2011
In Memoriam: Nancy Joan Polite Margwood 1939-2011
As we all know, we lost an elder this year.
If only we had known that our last family reunion would be her last reunion...
Nancy asked me to take this picture of her because "I don't have any pictures of me by myself." I, of course, had to coax her into smiling for the picture. I didn't get a chance to print it for her, so I'm posting it so that she gets her picture by herself. ;-)
The poem below is meant to wrap us in memory and motivate us to make The Grant Family Reunion a priority. Truly, we just don't know when we will see each other again.
Bein' Back Home
HOME agin, an' home to stay —
Yes, it's nice to be away.
Plenty things to do an' see,
But the old place seems to me
Jest about the proper thing.
Mebbe 'ts 'cause the mem'ries cling
Closer 'round yore place o' birth
'N ary other spot on earth.
W'y it's nice jest settin' here,
Lookin' out an' seein' clear,
'Thout no smoke, ner dust, ner haze
In these sweet October days.
What's as good as that there lane,
Kind o' browned from last night's rain?
'Pears like home has got the start
When the goal's a feller's heart.
What's as good as that there jay
Screechin' up'ards towards the gray
Skies? An' tell me, what's as fine
As that full-leafed pumpkin vine?
Tow'rin' buildin's — yes, they're good;
But in sight o' field and wood,
Then a feller understan's
'Bout the house not made with han's
Let the others rant an' roam
When they git away from home;
Jest gi' me my old settee
An' my pipe beneath a tree;
Sight o' medders green an' still,
Now and then a gentle hill.
Apple orchards, full o' fruit,
Nigh a cider press to boot —
That's the thing jest done up brown;
D'want to be too nigh to town;
Want to have the smells an' sights,
An' the dreams o' long still nights,
With the friends you used to know
In the keerless long ago.—
Same old cronies, same old folks,
Same old cider, same old jokes.
Say, it's nice a-gittin' back,
When yore pulse is growin' slack,
An' yore breath begins to wheeze
Like a fair-set valley breeze;
Kind o' nice to set aroun'
On the old familiar groun',
Knowin' that when Death does come,
That he'll find you right at home.
~Paul Laurence Dunbar
Nancy asked me to take this picture of her because "I don't have any pictures of me by myself." I, of course, had to coax her into smiling for the picture. I didn't get a chance to print it for her, so I'm posting it so that she gets her picture by herself. ;-)
The poem below is meant to wrap us in memory and motivate us to make The Grant Family Reunion a priority. Truly, we just don't know when we will see each other again.
Bein' Back Home
HOME agin, an' home to stay —
Yes, it's nice to be away.
Plenty things to do an' see,
But the old place seems to me
Jest about the proper thing.
Mebbe 'ts 'cause the mem'ries cling
Closer 'round yore place o' birth
'N ary other spot on earth.
W'y it's nice jest settin' here,
Lookin' out an' seein' clear,
'Thout no smoke, ner dust, ner haze
In these sweet October days.
What's as good as that there lane,
Kind o' browned from last night's rain?
'Pears like home has got the start
When the goal's a feller's heart.
What's as good as that there jay
Screechin' up'ards towards the gray
Skies? An' tell me, what's as fine
As that full-leafed pumpkin vine?
Tow'rin' buildin's — yes, they're good;
But in sight o' field and wood,
Then a feller understan's
'Bout the house not made with han's
Let the others rant an' roam
When they git away from home;
Jest gi' me my old settee
An' my pipe beneath a tree;
Sight o' medders green an' still,
Now and then a gentle hill.
Apple orchards, full o' fruit,
Nigh a cider press to boot —
That's the thing jest done up brown;
D'want to be too nigh to town;
Want to have the smells an' sights,
An' the dreams o' long still nights,
With the friends you used to know
In the keerless long ago.—
Same old cronies, same old folks,
Same old cider, same old jokes.
Say, it's nice a-gittin' back,
When yore pulse is growin' slack,
An' yore breath begins to wheeze
Like a fair-set valley breeze;
Kind o' nice to set aroun'
On the old familiar groun',
Knowin' that when Death does come,
That he'll find you right at home.
~Paul Laurence Dunbar
Remembering is an act of resurrection, each repetition a vital layer of mourning, in memory of those we are sure to meet again.~Nancy CobbPlease post your fond memories of Nancy here for us all to enjoy. See you soon. ~Wanda
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Friendly Reminders
REMINDERS***REMINDERS***REMINDERS***REMINDERS***REMINDERS***REMINDERS
Where? Canterbury Woods Complex (Hwy 61)
When? 6-10pm, talent show begins at 8 pm (all ages welcome!)
Menu? Finger Foods, Dessert, Punch
What? T-Shirt Pick up
Saturday, May 28th--"Fun in the Sun" Day
Where? James Island County Park
When? 9-5pm, bring your baseball glove and get your game on!
Menu? Fried fish, hotdogs, hamburgers, BBQ Ribs, Corn-on-the-Cob, Salads, Baked Beans, Chips, Cole Slaw, Drinks
The park offers other activities for a fee.
Sunday, May 29th--
Morning Service
Where? New Tabernacle Fourth Baptist Church, 22 Elizabeth St., Downtown Charleston
When? 11:00 am
Banquet
Where? Park Circle, North Charleston
When? immediately following church services
Bowling
Where? TBA (contact Sheriah Perkins, sriyap@aol.com)
When? To Be Discussed (there is a fee, cash only, per person)
Monday, May 30th--" 'Til We Meet Again" BBQ/Seafood
Where? the Scott Residence, 1403 Amber Lane (off Savage Rd)
When? 11-4pm
- Have you received your information and registration packet? If not, it's on it's way. The agenda is as follows:
Where? Canterbury Woods Complex (Hwy 61)
When? 6-10pm, talent show begins at 8 pm (all ages welcome!)
Menu? Finger Foods, Dessert, Punch
What? T-Shirt Pick up
Saturday, May 28th--"Fun in the Sun" Day
Where? James Island County Park
When? 9-5pm, bring your baseball glove and get your game on!
Menu? Fried fish, hotdogs, hamburgers, BBQ Ribs, Corn-on-the-Cob, Salads, Baked Beans, Chips, Cole Slaw, Drinks
The park offers other activities for a fee.
Sunday, May 29th--
Morning Service
Where? New Tabernacle Fourth Baptist Church, 22 Elizabeth St., Downtown Charleston
When? 11:00 am
Banquet
Where? Park Circle, North Charleston
When? immediately following church services
Bowling
Where? TBA (contact Sheriah Perkins, sriyap@aol.com)
When? To Be Discussed (there is a fee, cash only, per person)
Monday, May 30th--" 'Til We Meet Again" BBQ/Seafood
Where? the Scott Residence, 1403 Amber Lane (off Savage Rd)
When? 11-4pm
Getting Ready
Hello Grant Family!
It is almost time to fellowship again, reconnect, and rejuvenate one another. I'm sure we are all looking forward to May 2011. You will find all packet information below.
See you soon ;-)
It is almost time to fellowship again, reconnect, and rejuvenate one another. I'm sure we are all looking forward to May 2011. You will find all packet information below.
See you soon ;-)
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