Oh how neat!.....I couldn’t believe how sweet it was....but back then I think people were far more resourceful and patient to get things right....every thing mattered.
My mom raised us, after my dad died, by herself then....people worked very hard and gatherings were significant to families. Today I don’t think it’s quite so much. ...too any fluffy distractions occupy people otherwise.
I miss the family gatherings more than anything. Occasionally I am able to replicate them. Recently had my son’s girlfriend’s family in for the official visit.
We sat at the table for three hours and chatted told stories and joked.
Families have to have a good sense of humor and be good storytellers to have fun in my book.
My own family didn’t turn out that way, but there are others hungry for connection, caring and fun, and I am working very hard to find and place that in my life.