New Orleans Pet Care: 6/30/13

FRANK Marcia Gail Frank, born October 6, 1953 in Hartford, CT, passed away peacefully at home in Metairie, LA on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 after a brave battle with kidney cancer. Marcia earned a BA of Science degree in education from the University of Massachusetts. She worked for Lockheed Martin during the shuttle program as a computer systems designer in human resources. For the last 17 years Marcia worked for Capital One Bank as a systems analyst for their university bank learning department. Marcia was an active member of Swamp Dog Agility Club of New Orleans, and enjoyed competing with her dogs. She also enjoyed butterfly gardening. Marcia is survived by her mother, Phyllis Frank, her brother, Dana Frank, her aunt, Rita Hyman, and many loving cousins. She also leaves behind her dogs, Chloe, Jewel, and Charm. She was preceded in death by her father, Newton Frank, her sister, Debra Frank, and her dogs, Gracie and Scarlet. Marcia touched many people's lives none of whom will ever forget her love. She will be greatly missed. The family would like to express special thanks to her wonderful friends, Carrie, Madeline and Tom, Patti and Jim, Gayle, Virginia, Donna, and Diane. A service will be held at Temple Beth Hillel at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Temple Beth Hillel, 20 Baker Lane, South Windsor, CT, 06074 or the American Cancer Society . To view and sign the guest book, visitwww.lakelawnmetairie.com.

For me the 4th of July is full of many firsts...

One 4th - I drank my first draft beer and the reason that is significant is that was the last time I drank draft beer. That same year I met two puppies - brother and sister (named Diesel and Flower) named by a little girl and I thought those names where magical and I was so happy that her parents did not make her change them or discourage those. It was also when I decided I wanted brother and sister babies. I also remember that 4th because I got to lay on the grass and actually see stars... you know when you live here that can be impossible - especially when you don't have grass and in the city, it is never really dark. That was also the year I learned that grown men ignore "do not shoot these at people" type warnings. It was a BLAST - no pun intended.

I moved into 3101 Prytania the week/weekend of July 4th.

The 4th of July was my first big holiday after opening NOLAPC. The company was so small that my Team schedules were written on post-it-notes. This week of the 4th my staff schedules average 5/6 pages a day. I would have never dreamed.

This 4th, my kitchen is almost finished and I will be moving things back in.

Next 4th? Hummmm Can't wait to find out.