Monopoly for Christmas

When was 8 years old I asked for Monopoly for Christmas.  My mother had misgivings.  She thought I was too young to play the game.  I am not certain whether she knew that I had played Monopoly before.

We had Christmas at my Aunt Mae's house.  I brought the game with me.  I remember my Mom and her sister exchanging looks... they did not think that I was up to it... as I took the board out of the box and set it up...clearly I knew what I was doing. 

We played Monopoly.  They did not doubt me after that.

this is one of many nice memories of my Aunt Mamie, who was a kind woman.

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the end of July

The only thing I love about this time of year is that the chicory is in bloom. Beautiful periwinkle blue, delicate flowers, on sturdy stems line the roadside... 

And their partner Queen Anne's Lace, waves in the breeze; taller than the chicory. 

And the elderberry bushes are on the cusp of harvest-ability.

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