My mother grew up in Manchester. I wouldn’t currently define it as a small town, but when my family lived there from the 1920s-1960s, it probably qualified. My mother used to to drive through town with my Auntie Marge, pointing out the home of every family friend. My grandmother played the piano for the silent pictures. And being that that my grandmother couldn’t get out much, my grandfather parked in front of that same theater so she could talk with her friends when the movies let out.
Small towns hold an entirely different kind of societal fabric that no other type of community can emulate, except perhaps churches.
When I hear these stories I always have felt not just a nod to history, but a sense that I somehow missed out on something special.
As this year closes I hope you and Richard celebrate all that you have done for so many people, all of the lives you have lifted because of the hard, thoughtful, and inclusive work that you do. Happy New Year to two of the finest of people we know 🥂
My mother grew up in Manchester. I wouldn’t currently define it as a small town, but when my family lived there from the 1920s-1960s, it probably qualified. My mother used to to drive through town with my Auntie Marge, pointing out the home of every family friend. My grandmother played the piano for the silent pictures. And being that that my grandmother couldn’t get out much, my grandfather parked in front of that same theater so she could talk with her friends when the movies let out.
Small towns hold an entirely different kind of societal fabric that no other type of community can emulate, except perhaps churches.
When I hear these stories I always have felt not just a nod to history, but a sense that I somehow missed out on something special.
You & Rekha...in a New York minute! And yes, Kathi Z expressed the group's appreciation beautifully. Love you & Richard.
Is your retired, podcast-considering friend Rekha? I’m in -- either way.
As this year closes I hope you and Richard celebrate all that you have done for so many people, all of the lives you have lifted because of the hard, thoughtful, and inclusive work that you do. Happy New Year to two of the finest of people we know 🥂
Heck, yeah. I’ll subscribe.