Thank you for letting us get to know Katy through these touching memoirs. She, and others of her generation deserve to be remembered for their selfless dedication to family and hard work. Judging by the photo, she got through it all without losing her joy for life.
Thank you for sharing. Your memories are the best tribute anyone can provide for their mom. I was lucky to be raised by a strong, loving and dedicated mom too!
Such a beautiful post, Sharron! I adore the yellow roses story!
Brussels sprouts (fresh, not frozen - not that I've ever tried frozen) are in my top-three favourite veg, the other two being white cabbage and asparagus. I am always culinarily unhappy in those couple of months between the end of the sprouts season and the beginning of the asparagus season...
I've loved everything I've read of the Katy memoir. It's absolutely glorious.
It is really interesting to think of Santa Cruz in that light. I was reminded of the shootings in Half Moon Bay earlier in the year and the poor living conditions. I can't imagine having to live that way. . . and the three mile walk at midnight. Oh my!
Sharron, Thank you for sharing more stories from your mother's life. Your mom Katy inspires by the force of her character, strength and ability to adapt to life's challenges. Even though I have lived for decades in this agricultural state, I have never before read any description in fact or fiction of what it really takes to put brussel sprouts, frozen spinach, or canned pears on the nation's table. You made your mom's grueling work vivid. It is a privilege to read your tribute to her. -Marina
Aaw, what a sweet story of your mom's hard work in days long ago! The flowers you sent - what a neat idea!
Thank you for letting us get to know Katy through these touching memoirs. She, and others of her generation deserve to be remembered for their selfless dedication to family and hard work. Judging by the photo, she got through it all without losing her joy for life.
Thank you for sharing. Your memories are the best tribute anyone can provide for their mom. I was lucky to be raised by a strong, loving and dedicated mom too!
You and your mom are incredible storytellers. And an incredible story. I bet your mom really did walk uphill both ways in the snow to school.
Such a beautiful post, Sharron! I adore the yellow roses story!
Brussels sprouts (fresh, not frozen - not that I've ever tried frozen) are in my top-three favourite veg, the other two being white cabbage and asparagus. I am always culinarily unhappy in those couple of months between the end of the sprouts season and the beginning of the asparagus season...
I've loved everything I've read of the Katy memoir. It's absolutely glorious.
A really well told story. That whole region is alluring and reminds me of Steinbeck.
It is really interesting to think of Santa Cruz in that light. I was reminded of the shootings in Half Moon Bay earlier in the year and the poor living conditions. I can't imagine having to live that way. . . and the three mile walk at midnight. Oh my!
Loved it. Feel privileged to have known her
Rainy
I'm in the factory, living it all with You and Katy. Thank You!
Sharron, Thank you for sharing more stories from your mother's life. Your mom Katy inspires by the force of her character, strength and ability to adapt to life's challenges. Even though I have lived for decades in this agricultural state, I have never before read any description in fact or fiction of what it really takes to put brussel sprouts, frozen spinach, or canned pears on the nation's table. You made your mom's grueling work vivid. It is a privilege to read your tribute to her. -Marina