My mother would have been 98 today

She was born in 1921, graduated from Wheelock College in 1943 with a BS in Education. My mother taught first grade locally until I was born, then went back to teaching again when my brother was 11. She was a fabulous cook, Early American antique collector, only child, lover of her home and our old place in Machiasport, Maine. My lovely father was absolutely everything to her,  but he predeceased her by 9 years. Those years were emotionally difficult for her until she joined him after suffering a sudden and massive heart attack in 2007. She would have adored her great grandchildren, Nora Jo and Hunter James.


For the Record,
This day came in sunny and very warm for December.


All hands busy