tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733427454505364336.post1169218295998945130..comments2024-03-19T14:58:49.197-05:00Comments on Pats Posts: Sepia Saturday 204 Life changing timesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09093078029028920810noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733427454505364336.post-455243289591671612013-11-27T19:01:18.870-06:002013-11-27T19:01:18.870-06:00You know I never considered before I wrote this ho...You know I never considered before I wrote this how connected it all was with the Kennedy tragedy...and yes, my grandma Rose was strong old Polish stock...I remember listening to her when I was about 7 years old and another old lady came to visit for consolation; the other woman's husband was a heavy drinker and would sometimes hit her. Baba said, "what's the matter with you? Why do you put up with that? He's going to go to sleep sometime, that's when you get the frying pan and hit him on the head...." I believe she was serious. That's why she encouraged me to never repeat my mistake...<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093078029028920810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733427454505364336.post-76902149105576500132013-11-27T06:25:45.392-06:002013-11-27T06:25:45.392-06:00Thank heaven for Baba Rose. Thank heaven for Baba Rose. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733427454505364336.post-87362951342050996822013-11-25T07:19:43.629-06:002013-11-25T07:19:43.629-06:00Such a moving personal story and not one we could ...Such a moving personal story and not one we could have anticipated being connected with Kennedy.Bob Scotneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662958579705940009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733427454505364336.post-75029325776758137422013-11-24T17:44:31.261-06:002013-11-24T17:44:31.261-06:00In the picture of her, your Grandma Rose appears a...In the picture of her, your Grandma Rose appears as a strong, sensible woman which, from your story, seems to ring true. Lucky you to have such a Grandmother in your life to urge and support you without condemnation. A real treasure.La Nightingailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04769079547153094005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733427454505364336.post-35212264672252214662013-11-24T17:00:49.652-06:002013-11-24T17:00:49.652-06:00Yes, Steve's was the worst; It will be 5 year...Yes, Steve's was the worst; It will be 5 years this December... I have often wondered how much tragedy one is expected to bear, but the Kennedy family had theirs too.Pat's Posts https://www.blogger.com/profile/14874413075596466636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733427454505364336.post-35964872423608514792013-11-24T14:33:29.909-06:002013-11-24T14:33:29.909-06:00Your experiences then make Steve's death seem ...Your experiences then make Steve's death seem extra tragic.Postcardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16399915833682943432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733427454505364336.post-62969345980394532422013-11-24T09:34:30.331-06:002013-11-24T09:34:30.331-06:00A neatening story linking a tragic national/intern...A neatening story linking a tragic national/international event and your own personal distress at that time, with a wonderful grandmother to support you. . ScotSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412874349376253984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733427454505364336.post-52267235894772247252013-11-23T21:23:28.053-06:002013-11-23T21:23:28.053-06:00What a great post and a tribute to those amazing g...What a great post and a tribute to those amazing grandmothers some of us had. Jackie McGuinnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15946085131678256211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733427454505364336.post-39430720009514453272013-11-23T20:24:07.989-06:002013-11-23T20:24:07.989-06:00Grandmothers are often the ones who help us when w...Grandmothers are often the ones who help us when we need when we need it most. Glad it all worked out,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733427454505364336.post-29245777139922289002013-11-23T20:23:40.485-06:002013-11-23T20:23:40.485-06:00Grandmothers are often the ones who help us when w...Grandmothers are often the ones who help us when we need when we need it most. Glad it all worked out,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733427454505364336.post-77975317253174182592013-11-23T10:31:55.623-06:002013-11-23T10:31:55.623-06:00Life is tough and it does get better. The memorie...Life is tough and it does get better. The memories of Baba are wonderful and I am glad she came along side of you. L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733427454505364336.post-25885828713593598152013-11-23T06:21:29.874-06:002013-11-23T06:21:29.874-06:00A lovely story. Thanks.A lovely story. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6733427454505364336.post-87899613004661013562013-11-23T03:50:31.585-06:002013-11-23T03:50:31.585-06:00Great that you were able to tie in your story with...Great that you were able to tie in your story with the death of JFK, and that you came through your early life experience ok, including that dreadful morning sickness!Jofeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10290597697140624780noreply@blogger.com