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A Celebration of the life of Peggy Morgan
a life of music, love, creativity and healing
Bebe says
Peggy, my big sister, best friend, beautiful singer. I always loved singing with Peggy, easily finding harmonies and blending our voices. I have always been inspired by her strength and strong spirit.
Susan Thode Conrad says
Peggy is my big cousin, our Dad’s were brothers. I always looked up at her in awe as a child, admiring her beautiful smile and her kind spirit. Later, I began to really appreciate her musical talents. I loved the tone of her voice, and her ear for harmonies. I am so happy to have seen her at a family reunion several years ago and to have heard her sing in person, once again. Altho’ she and I didn’t see each other much, she always did, and will, hold a special place in my heart.
Anna Platz says
When I think of Peggy I see her smile and hear music.
She was always so much fun to be around and her and Bette’s visits when I was a kid were big events to look forward to – guaranteed fun! That didn’t change as we got older – we had great times hiking through rain forests, taking on a field of cows, kayaking and snorkeling, walking on the beach, and always playing music and singing.
Peg and Bette’s music has been a constant in my life. Singing “Going Down To Grandma’s House” with them as a kid. Being so proud to know the big stars singing up on stage when they’d play a concert during a visit. “Great Spirit” brings me back to my wedding day. Rocking my baby to sleep to “Sunshine Lullaby.” I am thankful to have the music to hold on to and remember Peggy. I will miss her so much.
karen johnson says
Dearest Peggy,
You were such an inspiration to me on so many levels – as a therapist and yoga teacher – but mostly as who you were as a person. Intelligent, wise, funny and deeply feeling. You had this soft, empathic presence that made
one feel comfortable and that you were truly present with them. A rare quality and what we all aspire to.
Being so present and in touch with your feelings – or at least trying – you were able to help others sort through
theirs. I can’t articulate fully how wonderful you were. Your friendship meant a lot to me. I love you and will miss you …
Becky Van Dine says
I did not know Peg– just met her once when she visited– but the stories and love that surrounded her are inspirational. My heart goes out to Bette, Bebe, Bill and all of her family. Hugs to all.
Mary Blake says
Smiles, while traveling in Australia in 1988, I visited the Worlds Fair. I remember wanting to connect with some fellow, Americans because I was feeling a bit home sick. While walking down the plaza, I heard the most magical music, harmonies that drew me to one of the pavilions where these two beautiful women were singing. I was held in a most perfect moment. I had never heard two voices weave together like that before, and their songs tellling such loving, tender stories. When it ended, I knew it just couldn’t be, so I hugged the stage to talk to them. I so wanted to keep the spirit of that connection and share their music with my community. Morgan and Phelan were one of the first musical groups booked for our Seaside, Where the Stars Play, free performing arts series in 1989, smiles. They not only performed but they worked with our children to build and learn how to play the dulcimer!!! Our friendship grew to include all the other fun and deep aspects of life. Swimming together and doing deep healing practices, laughing and crying .
I am so grateful for our friendship. It was such a privilege to have known Peggy. She will remain alive in my heart and spirit forever. Live love laugh always Mary Blake, smiles
Pam Boynton says
The one thing I remember so clearly about Peggy was her laugh: it was exuberant and so joyful and contagious. Though I have not seen her in many years, I can hear her laugh now as if she were here next to me. Be at Peace Peg… and those of us who remember you fondly and love you will try to be at Peace too.
Ginny Reilly says
I always admired my cousin, Peggy, because her entire life she was true to herself. My lasting memory of her is from her nephew’s wedding because she looked so beautiful. When my children were little, they spent many happy hours listening to a children’s cassette tape that she and Bette had produced. To this day, our family repeats quotes from that tape and it always makes us smile. May Peggy rest in peace.
Shep Poor says
When I think of Peg, the first thing I always remember is the time our families stayed together in Rhode Island at “The Wreckage,” that old post office that had washed up on the beach that we were (for God knows what reason) staying in. I was maybe six or seven years old, and it was the first time I had been up close to anyone who really played the guitar. Sid and Rachel and I were putzing around, and my dad was setting up the reel-to-reel, and we had all been told that we had to be really quiet – and then all of a sudden, they started playing, and it was like I had never understood before that so many different notes could be made and controlled all at once. I mean, I had heard music on the radio, but the experience of it live – it made such an impression on me, and was transformative of how I understood music from then on. It’s such a clear and powerful memory. I’ll always be grateful to Peg for being part of it.
Jayne Kirber says
I have been lucky to know Peg for as long as I can remember, but my most special memories of her are from a trip to the big island. Maggie and I consider ourselves so lucky to have spent 15 days visiting Peg and Bette in 2003. We got to experience not only the beauty of the island but the beauty of Peg and Bette as people, musicians, and yoginis, and the magic of Peg’s bodywork. Peg was leading an inspiringly healthy life, including drinking green smoothies and eschewing all things unhealthy, but we managed to convince her to eat some chocolate with us (which she would only do if we promised to call it “onions” and consider it a vegetable), and even have a cup or two of Kona coffee. I had been having headaches, and Peg graciously offered me a treatment session. Her bodywork was incredibly profound, both physically and emotionally, and not only helped my headaches but was part of my decision to go to massage school the following year. She shared so many special things with us, from beautiful hikes and snorkel sites to beautiful songs. I will never forget our time together, and especially the laughter we shared. Her wisdom, kindness, and many talents will be missed, and I’m so glad we have her music to remind her of us. The Kirbers are thinking of all the Thodes and Poors today and sending you love.
Peg, as my favorite song of yours says, you have been a friend to me.
Kay Aldrich says
I remembrance of Peggy, I want to share with all of you who love her, a letter I sent to her and Bette yesterday, just before she died. I’m sad she did not get a chance to read it, but I know her spirit hears it now as she soars and sings and weaves yet another gorgeous song on her harp.
I remember first jamming with you both in Eugene and how excited we were to discover how well we clicked. The recording of “Celebrations of Love,” long before fancy computer recording programs. You love my cello, I love your music. Your harp, bass, BD, guitars, voices. Playing with you has been such a huge part of my life, especially once I moved to Hawaii. Going down to Eve’s, swimming, pot-lucking then playing all afternoon to the sound of the waves. It’s hard to explain how you feel when you produce beautiful music with others. It’s such an intimate way to communicate: how we listen, intuit, move energy and love together, to create something beyond words.
Recording the last two albums, with digital now: “cello by Kay AND Bette.” I tell everyone that I’m not the greatest cellist, but Peggy on her sweet harp and Bette on her sweet computer, (and bass etc of course), made me sound like one. Jamming in your livingroom, we’d hit the sweet spot, and at the end of the song we’d all just look at each other and know we’d found the magic, the WOW. We’d laugh, marvel, be in such awe. And we’d laugh when it sounded like crap too… I love that about you both, your sense of humor and knowing that over time, the crap would become rich fertilizer for the flowering of a new song. I treasure those moments with you both.
Peggy, your beautiful, creative soul will always live within me. I love you so much. Thank you for all that you have given me: a chance to know you, to learn from you the intimacy of playing beautiful music together, what it means to be creative. You will always be in my heart. Kay
Jennifer Halley says
My heart sinks knowing that Peggy is gone from this realm. I am sending my love and energy to Bette and to Peggy’s sister and brother and family. Peggy was truly an inspiration to me; she was my yoga teacher for many years and then I got smart and started going to her for cranial sacral therapy. She was a truly gifted healer with so many tools in her repertoire of healing and helping others. I feel extremely fortunate to have been able to spend time with her over the years. She was a very gentle soul and she helped me on many levels, most notably her ability to make some of those dark, scary places within seem effortless to uncover and sometimes even funny; she had a big sense of humor and often times during sessions we would do a lot of laughing and sharing of our life events with one another. Peggy was compassionate, funny and talented beyond words as a healer and a musician and she was a dear friend. May she rest in peace and comfort knowing that she is deeply loved.
Carol Dierickx says
Peggy saved my life on 2 occassions with her wisdom and healing touch. She studied so much and was such a great healer. I enjoyed her Yoga classes for at least 4 years. She was such a spirtual and wonderful women and teacher. I will miss her so much!
Tif says
I met Peggy and Bette in 1994 when they moved back to the Big Island from Oregon and I moved there from Michigan. Peggy and I went to massage school together and I was blessed with their friendship from then on. I treasure those years and memories of practicing our newly taught skills on each other, swimming in the ocean, driving down to the water to do yoga, laughing over anything and everything. Peggy was beautiful, full of intensity and integrity, dedicated to excellence in everything she did. She made me a better person just knowing her.
There’s so much to remember, but personally nothing will top the memory of me laying on a picnic table by the ocean at the Place of Refuge while Peggy and Bette sat and played songs from their beautiful album ‘Celebrations of Love’. Of course I’m prejudiced, but in the cosmic annals of music, that was the best concert ever.
I will miss you, my sister, and love you always.
Patricia Cassel says
Peggy was a woman of grace, compassion, humor, and wisdom. I feel privileged to have learned from Peggy and to have experienced her healing touch. She was the best yoga teacher I have ever had, sensitive to each person’s abilities and seemingly able to intuit each person’s needs. Her music has inspired me and will always be a part of my personal wellness and meditation. My heart goes out to Bette and to the rest of Peggy’s family. Peggy will be so missed, but as the title of her first song on Bette and Peggy’s CD Chimes of the Spirit says; “This Love is Forever.”
Steve Thode says
Peggy and I shared a March 1st birthday. I will always remember my older cousin as a perpetually kind and gentle soul.
Sara and I send our love to Bette at this difficult time.
Kathy Kurpita says
Blessed healing angles meetings have. a special Place in our hearts and their memory will remain With us forever. Someone who leaves our graces so early on makes us realize that life is presious and each breath we take should not be taken for granted..
Maryann Rose Broyles says
I hear Angels~ I feel their wings~ dancing across her heart strings~opening mine to a brighter day~
Her smile flashes light beams into my soul~ I had no idea how deeply she touched me and moved me until this moment now~ I will always remember her~ I celebrate her life ~ How blessed to have her touch upon me~
The initial shock of such news has awakened a depth my heart has not felt until now~
This is a beautiful website and way to keep the Muse ~ Magic and Sparkle of her life and Spirit Alive ~Eternally touching all~ and many more to come~ thru her song ~ I love you Peggy ~
Karen Altergott says
Oh with heavy heart I grieve. So grateful from the start: Waikoloa Yoga as my first sense of community on the Big Island. Even more thankful to have received Peggy’s healing work. I could always count on her and her healing hands. I would joke about coming over for a treatment and a good cry but we always ended up laughing. What better way to heal than with deep belly laughter. She was selflessly there for myself and my family so many times. A very gifted, down to earth lady. So blessed to have her and Bette in our lives. Their beautiful music will continue to nurture my soul and heal the planet. Wishing you peace and love always.
Wendy Tinga says
I met Peggy in 1998 when we were both working at Hualalai Resort. I appreciated her dedication to her health, her music and her bodywork. I,loved taking yoga from her, learning Cranio-sacral together, going to the beach and listening to her play her harp. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of healing and music. I miss you, Peggy, but feel your release.
Jeanne Litt says
Goodbye Peggy. You were so gifted with your cranial sacral work. Your work allowed me to become stronger than I had with other therapies and you have my gratitude. Your music brings forward tears of my loss. May you be enjoying the celestial melodies and all good things.
Susan and Rick Randolph says
We are sending all our love to you, Bette, knowing how devastating it is for you to lose your life partner, and to you, Bebe, realizing you have lost your big sister and lifetime friend. Our sadness is only relieved by the thought that Peggy took on the challenge of her disease with such determination and clarity and that her passing was supported by the love of those who were most important in her amazing life of beautiful music and warm humor.
Bill Kirber says
Peg was one of the mysterious “older girls” in junior high and high school so I never knew her well back then. I vividly remember her performing a solo at a choir concert. I was as much in awe of her ability to stand up and perform in front of the entire school as I was of her amazing voice. Later, when I got to know her better, it was her love of life and all it had to offer that impressed me. I always looked forward to seeing her at the Poor/Thode gatherings that I was fortunate enough to be part of. I will miss her. Since there were no old pictures up yet, I stole one from her GFS yearbook. Also a picture from Maggie and Jayne’s visit with her and Bette a few years ago. I am thinking of all of you who were so much closer to Peg than I was.
Marienne Kreitlow says
Peggy’s spirit will continue to radiate beauty and healing. I met Peggy and Bette through Dennis Pearne, and we started a folk music collective called Good Company Productions in the Boston area. How lucky I was to listen to, play with, and get to know these beautiful women. Amen, to you, beautiful Peggy. Amen and amen.
Timothy Mason says
So sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing – I have vivid and fond memories from your time in New England – am glad that you were able to continue to inspire and create in what looks to be a beautiful setting.
Bette Phelan says
The first song Peggy and I ever wrote together was in 1973. The words of that song came to me this morning and I wanted to share it with all of you and with her.
Over the distance
Through the time
I still hear your song
Yours the rhythm
Yours the rhyme
And, I’m still singing along.
Kay Aldrich says
This is so beautiful, Bette, it makes me cry, as do several of the songs on Celebrations of Love, especially “You are the One I Love” Anniversary Song” and “If I Could Call”. I love you both so much!
Ruth Smith says
When I see Peggy in my mind, I immediately go into a centered state. It’s like a conditioned response from the many years of going to that place under her leadership in yoga classes.
Calm, peaceful.
Resilient, gentle.
Kind, good-humored.
Clear, cleansed.
Renewed, rejuvenated.
Blessed, grateful:
Peggy
Her legacy will go forward through her family, Bette, her students, and of course her beautiful music. What a gift to have known and loved her.
Carol Douglas-Hammer says
Peggy was one of the first people I connected with when I moved to Waikoloa in 2004. Looking for ways to enrich my time here, I checked out her yoga class. While I’d dappled in yoga before, it wasn’t until I met Peggy that I finally got it. She helped me to understand it was okay to respect my body’s limitations and to let go of self judgment. What a gift! Bette, my heart goes out to you.
karen johnson says
Tif – your comments bring back fond memories of massage school – 20 years ago!
Wish we could go back. Hear you may come? Sure hope so …
karen johnson says
Bette, it makes me cry as well to read the words of your first song you and Peggy wrote
together, but wow, what a love story …..
Thinking of you all the time and sending prayers and healing thoughts
Johanna Gibson says
I am deeply saddened to learn of Peggy’s passing. I attended her yoga classes, and I also had a few cranial sacral treatments from her. She was so intuitive, she really helped me to get through some tough times.
In her Wednesday yoga class, she loved to let out these wonderful sighs, and encouraged us to as well. Just to ” let it all out” because her class was such safe place to do that. She will be greatly missed.
Rest in peace and love Peggy.
Tif says
Bette, reading your first song made me cry too. Again. So glad I’ll see you and so many special friends soon. As Joni said about laughing and crying being the same release, I’m sure we will all do both. Much love.
Wendy Tinga says
That song, Bette, says so much in such a few lines… and everything I said in my previous comment had you in there too…thank you for all the years of your generous spirit and company. My heart is with you day by day.
Bette says
I hope Peggy is taking notice of how many people loved her and were touched by her music and her healing hands.
She wrote so beautifully about love and the power of love, to heal.
Yesterday, I found a copy of a video of one of her songs that I believe she might have wanted to sing to all of you right now as a way of comforting you and letting you know everything is okay.
It’s posted on the Music page. The song title is: “If we can feel our love”
Liz says
I listened to that beautiful song the other day. I also watched the YT video of “Alive in These Hills.” I was struck by how these lyrics spoke to me in a whole new way, now that Peggy is gone. As you begin to heal, I hope these words will be a comfort to you…
“I am here should you see me, or if you would not.
I am here in the river that flows.
I am alive in these hills, I live deep in your heart
And in all the green forest that grows.
‘Tis a song I give, for it always is near to guide you through sorrow and pain
It will open your heart, it will help you to hear
And it will bring us together again.”
Liz says
Still trying to wrap my head around it.
Mark "flyingman" Caldwell says
Deepest and most sincere thoughts from all of us at WAWL. Our listeners have enjoyed years of beautiful healing music from Acoustic Ocean. Bette the music will live forever. And as a programmer, I would enjoy hearing more.
Diana Duff says
I was shocked and very sorry to learn, by chance from Kay Aldrich (who I ran into last Saturday) that Peggy had died the day before. Rene called to tell me during the week and both of them gave me this site as a place to register my memories and sorrow.
I am now living on the hill where you were living when I first met you way too many years ago. I was such a fan of your music and so impressed when you took off into massage therapy and yoga then moved to Waikoloa. So far away it seemed, making chance meetings at the Kahilu our only real continuing contact.
I remember visiting you and planting trees at your new house. Hope they are still alive…that was a long time ago. Peggy’s strong massaging hands, her head tilted and her laugh out of half her mouth come to mind as I conjure her spirit. I am glad to hear she died peacefully and hope my aloha on the astral gets through.
R J Lannan says
It is with a profound sadness that I say goodbye to a beautiful spirit who gave me so much even though we had never met. Her music and her joy are a part of me I will never forget. Mahalo Peggy.
Chris and Daya Devi-Doolin says
Spirits live forever, somewhere in the next dimension of reality is a beautiful spirit we were blessed to meet as part of our cooperative effort to support each other in music with Good Company Productions. Our memories linger of Peggy as a beautiful talented musician/songwriter who showed great love and support for us and all she knew.
Love,
Chris and Daya Devi-Doolin of
aka Level Seven
James Lagomasrsino says
I had lost contact with Peggy after seeing her several times during our freshman year of college. I did listen to her beautiful music and heard about pieces of her life in Hawaii, always remembering the beautiful, strong , spirited women I came to know at GFS. Now living for more than four decades in Massachusetts in the middle of 46 rural acres in a log home I designed and built with my own hands, I would have liked to have shared the wonderful and serene worlds we both came to love, however different they may have been. She will always hold a special place in my heart. It is wonderful to read about all the positive impacts she had with so many lives she touched and how she helped make the world a better place.
Namaste, Lago
Bill thode says
Peg, My beautiful talented sister. A master song writer, singer and healer who is now with the “Great Spirit” that she wrote and sang about. I was there when you were brought home from the hospital after entering this world. Even though I was there and helped you leave this world I can’t believe you are gone. You were loved by and helped so many people. You will be in my thoughts forever. Rest now sweet Peg. We will meet again. Your loving brother. Bill
Amy Gaudia says
Bette,
I will always cherish the time that I was able to share with both you and Peggy, in Oregon where we met. I was just a newly sprouting singer songwriter and Peggy and you were so encouraging and inspiring and your music touched me very deeply. I still listen to Celebrations of Love regularly and my heart is breaking for your loss. I often find myself singing many of those songs and feeling Peggy’s voice so ethereal and yet very passionate.
I also remember Peggy’s robust laughter especially one day when we were making fun of our own lyrics, substituting different words, changing the whole meaning of the song…
The music touched me and so did the beauty of the relationship you have with each other. Definitely “some kind of magic” that I am certain will still be there in another form or level, and will always surround you for all the days of your life.
Much love, peace and healing to you…
From Amy, in Eugene
Dennis Pearne says
Dear Bette,
There are no words of course. I think of fierce goddess, supernova sun-woman, guan yin, mercy of the ocean. And I can’t even fathom your grief.
About a month before Peggy died, I was reorganizing and sorting some cd’s. My eyes landed on “Light Returning.” (returning is the motion of the tao/yielding is the way of the tao/ the ten thousand things are born of being/and being is born of not-being…Lao-tze, Tao Te Ching, chapter 40.) I had not listened to Light Returning for a while, and I put it on, and cried, for the old days, for how I’ve missed you two all these years, and for the blessing of having known you and spent precious time with you in this life.
After that, I started putting Light Returning on at bedtime, and going to sleep to it. It got deeper and deeper inside me, and I went to sleep to it pretty much every night for over a month. You and Peggy were on my mind a great deal, and I decided I’d contact you soon. I had dinner with Christopher Rowan, and told him the story. We talked about you two for a long time, with love, admiration, and regret that neither of us could just come to Hawaii for a visit sometime (me because I have no money these days, don’t know about Chris). So then you both were even more on my mind. Two days later, Barb called me to tell me Peggy died.
I tell you that story so that you’ll know how alive in my heart (alive in these hills) I have kept you two for all this time, and that will never change, no matter who has passed, and who hasn’t.
Love,
seeking balance,
Dennis
Bette says
On April 11th I was able to contact Peggy through a very gifted psychic medium. I’d like to share with you some of her message to me.
She had an easy transition with the help of so many of you holding her in love and light. She is now visiting each of you who assisted her to thank you personally. Listen for her gentle voice and compassionate touch.
She is happy where she is. She told me unequivocally that there are no limits to what is possible for us and that ultimately there is only love.
I’d like to share these lyrics from her song “Time Ticks Away”
Good times are free
They fill the world like the air we breathe
Joy is an attitude
Got to do with gratitude
So take a good breath
And tell the world “yes”!
Though we travel blind
Still, we can be kind
Though you feel your hands are tied
Don’t let the gift of love be denied.
Sue Kirber says
Peg was one of those rare people who lit up the world with her smile, laugh, compassion, music, gentleness and healing hands. Her humor and good heart will long be remembered by many of us who had the pleasure of knowing her. She and Bette led the way in making a relationship look easy and held such magic with their music together. Peg is so missed, but I grateful to be able still to hear her music and remember her big, loving smile.
Elizabeth Munro says
Aloha, Peggy. My husband, Peter, and I were lucky to have met you probably 40 years ago through the love of your life, Bette, and we enjoyed some good times together playing in Weston and Cape Cod, MA. But after you and Bette left the Mainland never to return to the East Coast we only connected to you occasionally listening to your music and hearing updates from Bette’s brother, Chip. We saw Bette last fall after many years and we picked up right where we left off. I wish you had been with her too. I love seeing all the photos of you looking so beautiful and vibrant. That is the Peggy we will always remember. With love to you and special love to Bette too. Buff Munro.
Liz says
Bette, when I quoted from “Alive in These Hills,” earlier, I had only you in mind. I couldn’t sleep, and I watched a few M&P videos, and then came here to visit with Peggy. I came across my April 7 post, and re-read the lines I quoted. The brought tears to my eyes, as I felt them for me, this time. I know, Peggy was with me.
Missing her.
Jane says
Hi, I know this is really really random (and not too sure appropriate) My name is Jane and live in Manchester, England, UK. I have recently noticed my 2 year old daughter, Isla Mae, keeps on singing a name and dancing, Peggy Morgan, I looked online and the first thing that came up was an MMA fighter from the US…however she said it again this morning and weirdly thought i’d check again and this page immediatly came up. I’m a huge believer in the spirit world and was wondering if Peggy did have any connections with the UK at all? I know this is crazy – reading all the comments I can see she was a lovely kind hearted lady.
Bill Pedersen says
I only learned of Peggy’s death today. I had known Peggy and Bette many years ago in Marin County, California and I followed them when I could for their music and friendship. I went searching for the for another reason – the death of my wife – for comfort and the solace of music can companionship – only to find the pain I am sure Bette is experiencing as a I.
With love,
Bill.
Karen Altergott says
Aloha my friend, it’s been five months now. Still thinking of you. Hugs to you Bette.
Remembering. Fresh home grown mango pie. That summer of the bumper crop. Aloha
Tif says
Well, Peggy, it’s been six months. I wonder what it feels like to you? A day, a year, no time, all time at once? I’ve talked with you more in the past six months since you ‘died’ than I talked to you in the last ten years of your life here in this plane. You’ve shown us there is no death, only love, and that no matter how some days seem, we are never alone or separate.
I feel you every day. You comfort, teach, and bring smiles with your unmistakable signs, chimes, presence and presents. And after all these years you are still making me strive daily to be more of who I Am. You woke me up the day you left, changed my life, and brought me home. You know how grateful I will always be.
You are so present yet sometimes I still can’t think of you without crying, which I don’t really understand. What I do understand now is that only love is real. Only love can heal. It is the tangible fabric of energy that holds us all together through the illusions of time and space and the physical world. It is what lets us expect and accept miracles.
Your love touched so many, and is still ringing through your music—which now in re-listening feels so timeless, even prophetic. I’m sure you are reaching many, many more people now that you are untethered and everywhere. I can’t wait to see what unfolds going forward.
I love you. I miss you. I thank you. Much aloha, my sister.
Gary L. Galkin says
I had lost touch with Peg and Bette over the years and just heard of Pegs passing while looking to purchase some of her music. The absence of Pegs larger than life spirit diminishes all of us remaining here, she was full of life and beauty and creativity and I’m very very sad to hear she is no longer enjoying her life with Bette on the Big Island.
Peg and I went back to her years in Rhode Island right after she graduated from Brown, we spent endless hours singing together at the little house we rented out at the end of a road on a peninsula out into Green Hill Pond in RI. We were surrounded by the water and often walked across the frozen pond to the barrier beach to take long walks and endlessly ponder the meaning of our existence here on this earth. We lived there with her friend from Brown, Christy Dodge and Pegs partner at the time Jeffrey Clark. We were house poor that winter due to the high rent so we enjoyed the bounty of the native oysters and little neck clams from the pond in every form imaginable. But the music was the center of our lives and it still resonated for me today nearly forty years later.
Peg was a wonderful smart and talented woman and knowing she is now gone makes me very sad but knowing her and enjoying time with her was a privilege that I will remember and hold close to my heart forever.
Bette my thoughts are with you and if you are ever in Rhode Island I hope you’ll come see me, I’m still in the same place at Hammond Hill and would love to see you.
Bette says
If I Could Call
If I could call I’d tell you that I love you
Something in me longs to let you know
I can’t go another day without you
But the road I’m on is slow to bring me home.
CHORUS
Can you hear me call to you across the starlit sky?
I tell myself you hear me and it helps the night go by
Am I only dreaming? Is the love with our hearts
A love we can believe in through the times we’re apart?
I have been the lucky on to know you
I really have no reason to complain
And all the gifts of love I long to show you
I’m keeping till I’m home with you again.
CHORUS
Can you hear me call to you across the starlit sky?
I tell myself you hear me and it helps the night go by
Am I only dreaming? Is the love with our hearts
A love we can believe in through the times we’re apart?
by Peggy Morgan from “Celebrations of Love” CD
You always said it best 🙂
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Love Always,
BB
Jennifer Halley says
Happy birthday in heaven Peggy, you are missed! Love to you Bette during this time of remembrance. Warm Aloha ~ Jennifer
Karen says
Still thinking of you. Especially this time of year. So grateful to have known you! Blessings to Bette during this time. Love & Aloha
Liz Wagner says
Thinking of you. Missing you. Hearing your laugh. Hope you can feel my love.
Bette says
Dear Peggy,
Happy one year anniversay of your transition back to spirit!
I know you are encouraging me to tell our story. I’m working on it. I’m not ready to take on a book format.
I’ve remixed the last song we recorded, which was never released. It’s soon to be released as a “single”. It will be accompanied by a video with the highlights of our 40 years of making music together. Its sort of a condensed version of the book, which can come later.
I was hoping to have it ready today. Couldn’t quite make that deadline, You know I gave it a Herculean effort.
Thank you for your continued contact and support.
Love always,
Bette
Tif says
Hi P,
Really feeling your laughter lately. And seeing your beautiful smile. Thank you for all the encouragement. Yes, I, too, am ecstatic to be home.
Much aloha.
Tif
Rob Smith says
I grew up with Peggy while we attended Germantown Friends School, K-12. She had an independent and exploring spirit, which I and many of our classmates valued. As a daughter of our Phys. Ed. teacher, she excelled at sports and physical activities — as a girl she enjoyed climbing trees and exploring, and was a strong and competitive hockey player. She was attracted to music — we both took music theory class and she sang in the school choir where her voice was featured and treasured. Everyone could hear that her voice was loving and extraordinary — as we can hear on her CDs. She grew up with Quaker values, and searched for the spirit in everyone she met, listening, giving respect, and giving hope and humor. I always loved Peggy, and I will always remember her smile and laugh!