They're not really down there; it's just the stuff they left behind...
About the Basement
My mother's basement is affectionately known as "The Dead People's Room".
Tucked away in the corner are over a dozen boxes holding birth announcements, news clippings, 70 years of tax documents (not kidding...stay tuned for evidence), obligatory holiday photos, and letters. Lots and lots of letters.
Click on "The Beginning" post in the archives, dated 12/31/2009, to read more about the project.
Most people call me Anna. I've also answered to Annalei, AB, Nanna B, A, Anna Bananna, Annie, and Burkie. You choose.
The boxes and their contents may be in my basement (OK, they are currently in my guest room as I don't have a basement), but they aren't mine. Let me know if there is something you'd like to have stored in your basement. I'm happy to share. Well, I'm happy to share if you are related to me.
I can be contacted at annalei.burkhalter(at)gmail(dot)com.
Hi sweetest mom in all the world. How fun to sit down to write a note to you. We did a little shopping in Mexico yesterday and that really made us long to get home. We wonder if we could have a little gathering with Angie & Gary & Nate (& Patty?) on Saturday the 5th at your (our!) house. If that fits in your schedule, would you mind calling them to see if it fits in theirs? Mucho love, M&P