Monday, May 11, 2015

Elusive Mom

 This is a day late, but it can count for everyday.  My mother was very elusive - she dodged photography like crazy. I truly have very few pics of her and she's been gone over twenty years. But her common sense echoes in my brain.  This is her birthplace in Greentown, IN.  Humble beginnings and she stayed humble her whole life.
Somber young girl who never belonged on a farm.

She was ahead of her time. I remember her always urging me to travel, go to school, don't marry (too soon). She was a feminist before Gloria  and Betty fought the good fight.

I could use her advice today.
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  1. AnonymousMay 11, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    Judging by your own photo you look very much like you mom.

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    1. JoanneMay 11, 2015 at 11:03 AM

      when I post my Dad's pics at Father's Day, then you'll see who I truly resemble.

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  2. Alex J. CavanaughMay 11, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    Sorry you don't have many pictures, but sounds like her words of wisdom live on with you.

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  3. SENCO Cat HerderMay 11, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    My mum has very few photos taken of her and I don't like being photographed either so maybe it's just one of those things - but it doesn't stop us wanting to be heard and from your post you obviously "hear" your mom. If something's troubling you then just remember a trouble shared is a trouble halved :) Special Teaching at Pempi’s Palace

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  4. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comMay 11, 2015 at 10:30 PM

    I'm sorry, Joanne. Yesterday must have been extra hard. I have a feeling you somehow take your mom's advice daily. I see a resemblance in looks and personality. My mom's been gone over twenty years too. But we never let go.

    Hugs.

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  5. UnknownMay 12, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    It's so sad when the people we look up to leave us. I hope you've continued to grow :)

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    1. JoanneMay 12, 2015 at 9:52 AM

      yep - especially grow fatter if I make my mom's pecan pies. (grin). Thanks

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  6. Al PenwasserMay 12, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    I hear ya.
    Wouldn't be it be great to sit down with our moms and ask, "So, whaddya think?"?

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    1. JoanneMay 13, 2015 at 6:37 AM

      yep. I bet they'd be pleased, but....just this one thing....

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  7. Empty Nest InsiderMay 13, 2015 at 1:51 AM

    I'm sorry you lost your mom so long ago. I'm glad you took her advice about school, travel, and rushing into an early marriage. Sounds like your mom had a great head on her shoulders, which she definitely passed on to you, as well as her cute blondness, Joanne!

    Julie

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    1. JoanneMay 13, 2015 at 6:38 AM

      actually she had chestnut wavy red hair. None of us kids inherited that.

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  8. Sue McPeakMay 13, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    Our Moms live on in their children regardless of how long they are together her on earth. She is very proud of you. Sweet, sweet photo with thoughtful caption.
    Sue at CollectInTexas Gal

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  9. ConnieMay 21, 2015 at 6:01 PM

    Very sweet photo. She does sound like she was ahead of her time.

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