We had been away from Moosehead Lake, Maine, since 2007. The first year due to illness, and last summer downsizing to move into our apartment at Kendal (where we are extremely happy). This summer we were at our camp from July 1 till Labor Day. Family visited with grandchildren and grand-dogs. During the glorious weather-wise summer we enjoyed many activities and seeing longtime friends. However, we suffered the loss of many friends and a dear son-in-law. Rip and I are looking forward to Dartmouth’s fall sports. A winning season perhaps!!!


Rip adds:


To you who leave no message from your
 past


And leave no farewell but an empty blast


Give me the grace to speak when I depart


And let my word be spoken from the heart.


—Mary Lougee Ripley, Kendal at Hanover, 80 Lyme Road, Hanover, NH 03755; (603) 643-6464