she hated cooking
but looked after pots and pans
kept accurate records of grocery
always knew her inventory
she resented and grumbled
but helped my grandpa assemble
rare ingredients
for his experiments
in alternative medicine
she was not embarrassed
in talking about her beauty
in days younger
rejected suitors
she looked after
her long hair
shared beauty secrets
accepted us
unconditionally
Grandma was illiterate
but taught us a lot
about personality,
individuality
doing what you like
accepting foibles
demanding acceptance
and not accepting
imposed roles
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She sounds like a very strong woman.
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We think so. She always had her way.
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An amazing woman.
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Thank you, Diana!
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She sounds like a very strong woman who did her best with what she had.
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Maybe there were no other options, but yes, she did.
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What a strong role model! And a loving grandmother.
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Thank you, Dora!
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Important values, she taught her grandkids. Grandmothers are wise in all the things that matter. I love the photo. Old photos carry so much history.
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Thank you so much, Sherry!
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Sounds like a woman before her time. A great role model
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Thank you, VJ!
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Welcome
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She sounds like a wonderful, strong woman!
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I’d like to think she was, though there may be hidden parts I’m not aware of.
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As with everyone, I suppose. 🙂
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True that.
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Wonderful story Reena! 🙂✌🏼
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Thank you, Rob!
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This is a great portrait – she comes across as a real, complex character.
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She made her own choices.
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Seems like a wonderful woman 💖
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She was 🙂
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🥰
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