On this special day, the 9th of July, I'm sampling clippings and cards, etc., that bring back memories; digging into the “tank” of files – Grandfather’s WWII-standard filing cabinet. A book of Kay’s amazing accomplishments, attributes and talents must wait -- another time, another place.
Kay wrote for her WSU class, I guess (how many years ago?) – titled “Unit Rationale”: “Have you ever struggled to find the right words to express your thoughts? Even when you are aware that you will be speaking before an audience and have time to write and organize your speech, do you sometimes wonder what words will be most effective? …” -- Kay’s handwritten rough draft.
Ned’s pink message form: “7/1/99 11:14 to Kay: While you were out, Leone of Fairfield phoned re. position just opened – English at NHS, closing 7/9.”
Membership card: “1991-1992 Mrs. Cannon is a member of Upland Terrace Elementary PTA. --Joyce W. Muhlestein, Utah PTA President”.
[April 1990?] Business card from Victor Faleev, our guest with the Olympus Soviet Exchange; “Branch of Kurchatov Institute of Atomic Energy, Troitsk, Moscow reg., USSR”.
[Feb 1995] “Dear Kay, … You bore such a sweet testimony Sunday and I was touched by your special spirit. Jack & I have loved our association with your family and hope that it will continue for many years to come. Our faith and prayers are with you … --Love, Nancy Hobbs”.
“Ever Wish Chocolate Were A Health Food? Well … Chocolate lovers, this is the medical study that you have been waiting for. …” -- The Salt Lake Tribune, 9/21/96. “Chocolate: The Legal Addiction” --SL Trib, 10/16/96. “You are the star for which all evenings wait.” -- Dove Dark [Chocolate] Promises foil.
“Legendary dancer Isadora Duncan flouted every tradition. A turn-of-the century voluptuary and revolutionary, she rocked the arts world with her unconventional spirit. …” -- Seven, August 1999.
Standard-Examiner / Xplore Outdoors10/22/2003 article by Kay Cannon: “Spiral Jetty scores big over game of Scrabble” -- photo of Kay and daughters sitting in the center of the Spiral Jetty at Great Salt Lake. “... The snow-white shoreline, pink lake, blue skies, brown and black hills all combined to make for an unforgettable dreamscape. The complete silence and solitude were stunning. ...”
Card (sailing ship) 2005: “Happy Father’s Day, Ned! … May we get away to some coastal region this year to celebrate many things. Thanks for being a caring father to our children. [Love heart] Kay”.
“Christmas at Cove Fort” -- copy of “painting by Ken Baxter, SLC, Utah” from 1997 LDS-temple calendar.
“NEW YEAR AWAKENING
My sleep-swollen eyes slowly open,
The dawn has seeped through the shades,
And filled the room with a soft morning glow.
… --- Kay Cannon”
-- Ensign Third Ward FOOTSTEPS, Vol. VIII, No. 1, January 7, 1979, Poetry Corner.
Happy Anniversary, Darling!
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