I have many memories of Lynn. I moved into Piermont in 1994 and lived just a few doors down from the original Mole Hole as well as a few doors down from Boonedocks. I loved Boonedocks and went in often, so she and I ended up talikg quite a bit those 1st years, especially because I was a teacher. I don't think of her in one big memory or a long story or even a vignette. I just remember moments and the loving kindness of her being. So i remember talking with her in the store, sometimes about teaching. She told me about how she had done teaching in prisons. She told me about running her business. She told me she was related to Daniel Boone. One time she and her sister were having a yard sale behind the original Mole Hole, and I bought a set of metal bowls that fit into each other. The sisters were so kind and happy at the sale, the day was sunny, and I use one of those bowls most days, so for about 25 years I literally think of her almost every day and that sunny warm moment every time I grab a bowl. I think about her as she would come and visit her sister who lived across the street from me. I think of the picture of the two of them in her sister's house, so clear the love they shared, so clear that they made each other's life more complete and meaningful. I think of her saying "I am blessed" and meaning it, and I still think of her positive reverent grateful attitude towards life and towards the people she met. I remember the bumper sticker on her care that spoke of her choice to make life positive. I think of her warm friendly smile, always on her face if we just passed and said hello or if we had a conversation. I think of her kindnesses, her welcoming attitude, the way she chose to make good experiences in her life, even out of misfortune. I never heard one complaint from her, ever. The last time I saw her was at the dedication to the sculpture out on the pier. I could see she was weak - but she had the smile on her face, the gratitude in her heart, and even from her wheelchair she was greeting and welcoming people after the dedication ceremony. Lynn Boone, wherever you are now, I know it is a good place filled with the joy and warmth you spread on your life. You will always be an inspiration to me, and my life is better off for knowing you.