Wednesday, August 19, 2009

1933 - 2009



My Mother taught me that being a woman doesn't mean you are weak or inferior.
She taught me the love of words and the alchemy of books
She taught me that cooking isn't just about sustenance - it's art and therapy

My Mother taught me that motherhood is the most important job in the world (alas it is underpaid and even less recognized and valued)

I am very lucky to have been Eula Grinstead's daughter.
By some miracle of hard work she insured that we four children had a taste of education knowing that none of us would be satisfied with such a tidbit.

I miss her voice even though I hear it every time I speak.

Eula lived a long and full life. She believed in the hereafter. I believe in the hereafter. Be sad at her passing...for an appropriate time. But then be joyful that she is now released from her limitations. Heaven won't know what hit them.

Thursday, August 06, 2009

Guess Where I went last night?



My dear brother in law generously gave me his ticket to the Crosby, Stills & Nash concert. It was an amazing night.