As ya’ll know since he retired Ray has taken up scuba diving. So, as we headed out on the rainy drive to the shipwreck museum at Whitefish Point, we knew it was going to be worth the detour.
Lake Superior claims over 2500 recorded shipwrecks. Probably the most recent renowned wreck, thanks to Gordon Lightfoot (R.I.P), is the Edmund Fitzgerald. As the lyrics claim in 1975 “When the gales of November came early” the Fitz sank to the bottom of Superior claiming the lives of all 29 crew members. In 1995 there was a complicated recovery of the bell from the Edmund Fitzgerald. It now sits in the Shipwreck Museum as a memorial to those who perished. A replacement bell with the names of the 29 lost sits on the wreck which is now considered a gravesite. And yes, they played Gordon’s song in the museum, the gift shop, and again today on the Glass-bottom Shipwreck Tour of the Bermuda. I believe that song is destined to forever be a classic. You are Always in my Prayers. Love Mom.
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My mother, affectionately known as GG, was a cringe-worthy hoarder. Although she had some lovely things her specialty was over-the-top tacky. There wasn’t an inspirational cardinal or plastic Santa that she could resist. Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland was one of GG’s happy places. I felt a bit of a giggle bubbling up thinking of Mom strolling through the 2.2 acres (which includes over 6000 tree ornaments). Her love language would ensure that her limited budget acquired unlimited trinkets to gift. Not going to lie—I bought something and it did feature a cardinal. Here’s to you GG😄
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