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Pate and Caviar-A Flavorful Childhood
From the time I could ride my bicycle, I spent most of my Saturdays with her at the shop, basking in the power of a woman defining her destiny by helping other women realize their beauty. Nip reminded me of Diana Ross in so many ways–the physical appearance, the soft voice, and she was “The Boss” when it came to her life.
Nip passed away near the end of 2020–the second person to depart my family circle last year. Her passing allowed me to reflect on how she shaped my life by exposing me to people, places, and food, which continue to shape me. An example of this involves the fruit known as a symbol of prosperity, hope, and abundance–the pomegranate
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Pate and Caviar-A Flavorful Childhood
I remember Annie Ruth’s patient face as she instructed me how to tie the line so the crab wouldn’t just grab the morsel and go. She understood giving a child a task kept them engaged and less likely to wander from the group. Her lesson of paying attention to the line to watch for any motion lest the crab got away forced me to retain focus on the assignment. Taking heed to what life presents so the opportunity to obtain your goal doesn’t get away proves to have been applicable in numerous circumstances since then. Continue reading
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