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Originally Posted by ramonajim
Lest I leave the impression that Grandmommy was entirely whack.....
- She graduated from college - at a time when women simply didn't go to college and after her priest told her that it was against the teachings of the church for her to do so.
- She took (and did well at) archery in college.
- She spoke French, fluently.
- She sang opera, at times professionally.
- She used to sneak into the black jazz clubs in Baltimore to feed her passion for music.
- She READ. Tons. Said the Peabody Library was her vision of heaven. Passed her intense passion for reading and learning on to every one of her offspring and their offspring.
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Sounds like there are some good things to be said after all.
Just be careful or you'll end up giving the eulogy....
Condolences to your DW (marvelous picture!)
Hope everything works out well, with a minimum of drama.