I know Lamarkianism (inheriting acquired characteristics) has been disproved, but in copying some of an earlier issue of family history I felt a sudden warm resonance to the writing style of my maternal grandfather. His quirky and humorous understatements about his life rang bells for me. And I recall how he told family stories at dinner when I visited, each night, and I was the only guest at the table.
I may be puffing myself up in likening our styles to each other, but the recognition, whether valid or not, is a very warm, grateful one, and restorative to my faltering ego.
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Not a fantasy, dear cousin. He too kept both his marbles and his humor. It is good to remember our Boodaddy. You notice that as we age we both look more like him?
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Bless you, and Merry Christmas Eve! And I’m proud to resemble him.
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Who’s to say what’s possible and what’s not? Have a wonderful holiday, Nan!
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Thanks. You’ve added to mine!
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I don’t know how to do that, but here’s back at you!
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