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Shirley Temple’s ears

Posted on May 9, 2020 by RosieL

My grandson stopped me in my tracks in the middle of our game with a stinging rebuke. “NanNan,” he said, severely, “stop clapping like John Denver does.” I was mortified, understandably. But I didn’t argue the point, or rise up … Continue reading →

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My grandmother.

Posted on October 4, 2013 by RosieL

When The Beatles came for some concerts, my grandmother was beside herself at the  photographs in the papers and the televised news. “What are their parents thinking?” she asked as she saw the young girls screaming and sobbing.”For pity’s sake, … Continue reading →

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