Author Archives: Meg

summer reception

Posted on July 17, 2011 by

Kevin’s family (John, Janet, and Grandma) hosted a beautiful party for us today. About sixty people joined us for a picnic. A few of the guests were with us for the wedding, but most had not been able to join … Continue reading →

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Honey, I made bread!

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

Kevin is strutting around the kitchen with his chest puffed out, “I made BREAD! I made food that sustains life.” He did. My husband made a beautiful loaf of crusty artisan bread with yet another Mark Bittman idea. It is … Continue reading →

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New Orleans gccp

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

We just had a fantastic evening at Bacchanal, an outdoor kitchen/wine bar. Great live music, fantastic conversations, even the rain didn’t stop us from relishing in it all. Now damp and in our dry lovely hotel, I finally feel like … Continue reading →

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From Des Moines to St. Paul

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

This is the weirdest summer ever! 103 degrees one week, 60 degrees the next. We had beautiful weather for a drive to Grinnell, Iowa to see Chuck, Nicole, and baby Colin. And despite drizzle and some rain, spending time with … Continue reading →

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may updates

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

It was 90 degrees today in Minneapolis. I was so incredulous that I still wore tights with my dress today! Sure enough summer warmth is finally on its way. The season is also special because Kevin and I met in … Continue reading →

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In Memorium

Posted on April 18, 2011 by

Good Afternoon. My name is Margaret Elizabeth Gerritsen Knodl and I had the honor of having Hendrik Arnt Gerritsen as a father and friend. I’m sure my dad is very happy you are all here. I know he’s got me … Continue reading →

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partnership

Posted on April 2, 2011 by

I have been working on an obituary, a memorial and a eulogy. I dipped my toes in the nostalgia of my hometown, Valparaiso, Indiana. Old friends told great stories. Together my friend Krista and I revisited the parts of childhood … Continue reading →

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bereavement updates

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

My mom, Kevin, and I are so grateful to the dozens of friends who sat in vigil with us at the VNA Hospice Center. As friends reassured us, the gracious nurses, staff, and volunteers were wonderful. We were so moved … Continue reading →

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H. Arnt Gerritsen 1945-2011

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

Hendrik Arnt Gerritsen was born in Amsterdam, in the Netherlands on February 11, 1945. Arnt immigrated with his family to the United States in the early 1950’s and grew up in Munster, Indiana where he attended Hammond High School. Arnt … Continue reading →

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gccp

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

Anything familiar?   Seen on BookSpace.org (where Meg works )

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