What will a person do with the good and the bad things that happen to them? Will they make their life into something sweet, spicy and tart to be relished?
Still catching up (slowly) - had to comment on using “truck farm”. Threw me back to 3rd grade or so - we had old social studies books that referred to depression era “truck farms”. I don’t have a story beyond that but to say that that’s what has been making me love your writing and narration - it carries me all over the place. Wonderful!
Thank you Matt. These stories are fulfilling my dream then if you are carried away to a memory or a feeling that has been untapped for awhile. I appreciate your comment and your attention to the stories--it means a lot to me.
Another rich, vibrant tapestry of personalities! I savor these installments, Lucinda - thank you for providing our fix. Names like Neva Gayle, images like mudpie batter, and haunting life stories like Mrs Yoshida’s, keep me riveted.
Joyce I'm so pleased to get your comment about Chow Chow. It was a hard one to write, a lot I wanted to process and talk about. I really do appreciate your support, thank you.
Such rich and vivid characters. I could feel the heat in that kitchen, and smell the vinegar, the cigarette smoke , and the sweat. At the center of this recipe is Auntie. And at the heart: the grace and gentle optimism of dear Mrs Yoshida. Thank you for this beautiful story.
Oh dear, Mrs. Yoshida, gone. And the Worthy One wept, and rightly so. I didn't see it coming, Lucinda. You are such an excellent observer of the human nature. Nothing passes you by. It's amazing how mean people can be, and how they prey on the weak. I hope Dante saved them a special place.
Janine, this one really got me, too. As Alan said I did a lot of stopping while i got myself together. It's not like I didn't know the story already! Thank you for your kind, generous comment.
Still catching up (slowly) - had to comment on using “truck farm”. Threw me back to 3rd grade or so - we had old social studies books that referred to depression era “truck farms”. I don’t have a story beyond that but to say that that’s what has been making me love your writing and narration - it carries me all over the place. Wonderful!
Thank you Matt. These stories are fulfilling my dream then if you are carried away to a memory or a feeling that has been untapped for awhile. I appreciate your comment and your attention to the stories--it means a lot to me.
Another rich, vibrant tapestry of personalities! I savor these installments, Lucinda - thank you for providing our fix. Names like Neva Gayle, images like mudpie batter, and haunting life stories like Mrs Yoshida’s, keep me riveted.
Joyce I'm so pleased to get your comment about Chow Chow. It was a hard one to write, a lot I wanted to process and talk about. I really do appreciate your support, thank you.
Such rich and vivid characters. I could feel the heat in that kitchen, and smell the vinegar, the cigarette smoke , and the sweat. At the center of this recipe is Auntie. And at the heart: the grace and gentle optimism of dear Mrs Yoshida. Thank you for this beautiful story.
Susan, as always you make me feel so much gratitude for your attention and wonderful words. Thank you
Oh dear, Mrs. Yoshida, gone. And the Worthy One wept, and rightly so. I didn't see it coming, Lucinda. You are such an excellent observer of the human nature. Nothing passes you by. It's amazing how mean people can be, and how they prey on the weak. I hope Dante saved them a special place.
Ohhh, Jeanine. Dante! Auntie was drawn from my real great aunt, if good cooking can buy a reprieve in hell she’ll be okay.
I love this, Lucinda. Mrs. Yoshida, what a gem. And your story telling, too.
I have tears flowing. What a beautiful, flawed, resilient cast of characters. Thank you for making my Sunday!
Janine, this one really got me, too. As Alan said I did a lot of stopping while i got myself together. It's not like I didn't know the story already! Thank you for your kind, generous comment.
Janine, Lucinda had to stop many times while recording this story. "Wait, I need a minute."
A terrific close to the Chow CHow story. Loved Mrs. Yochida and even the very dark portrait of Auntie. Keep it up.
Thanks, Hal. At least Auntie could really cook!