Our family gets lighter and lighter in each generation. Pictured is the natural emotional state of my grandmother.I showed this picture to friends, and they immediately asked, "Is she German?"
Yes, with a work ethic that could kill an ox.
The story told about her this Thanksgiving came from my grandfather. He said at the time they met -- just 17 -- as the oldest of 5, she could cook a three course meal and all the pies. I said she could probably do that by the age of 12. She didn't disagree.
She never could stop working that hard.
And people wonder where I get my drive to work. Hers was relentless. I like to think that my generation adds the element of joy to balance our lives for the better.
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