Thank you, Diane! I love The Keepthings (free on Substack, or in Instagram) - it’s a beautifully curated site full of essays by writers who cherish the things their loved ones leave behind! Thank you for reading!
A great telling of your magnificent mom—although I suspect she might prefer Mother. Love her style and yours~that jewelry may provide the strength needed for rebuilding your beautiful home💖
What an excellent story. I’m so sorry you lost your home in the fires and so glad you were wearing your mother’s jewelry. The fires did not destroy the lasting sense of home your mother created and you will continually create for yourself…
Beautiful story! I feel I know this strong, resourceful, Zha Zha Gabor emulating woman now. Those treasures are touchstones to memories of the past. Thank you for sharing. ❤️
Your piece about your lovely mother, her jewelry, the surprise dungarees of old, and your ability to paint a resplendent picture of her through words even after the loss and trauma of the fires has left me feeling comforted. Comforted by your shared love, the repurposed jewelry, the chipped beef on toast, and your memories that are fire proof and full of vitality. Thank you.
Beautiful and heartbreaking that you had that devastating loss. My parents were of that generation too- so relatable. And yes to turning into our mothers in ways we never thought possible. Thank you. 🙏🏼
What a wonderful and honest view of your Mom. Sharing your memories of her touched me and your loss due to the fires wrenched my heart. I know that people say "those ae only things" but they still have meaning. I a sure that you, like your Mom, will persevere.
Thank you for sharing your mother with us. She truly made the best of everything! I’m glad you were wearing your jewelry on the day of the devastating fire.
beautiful!
I love these memories of your mother and her resourcefulness. A lovely story❤️
Thank you so much Diane!
Thank you, Diane! I love The Keepthings (free on Substack, or in Instagram) - it’s a beautifully curated site full of essays by writers who cherish the things their loved ones leave behind! Thank you for reading!
Thank you Betty-Jo! Wonderful evocative writing. “Comfort jewelry” is such an apt phrase.
Thank you Jackie!
This was so touching. I'm so glad you were able to hang on to some of her jewelry and I'm so sorry about your devastating losses in the fire.
Thank you, your comment means so much!
A great telling of your magnificent mom—although I suspect she might prefer Mother. Love her style and yours~that jewelry may provide the strength needed for rebuilding your beautiful home💖
Thank you for your lovely message, Sabrina, and yes she preferred Mother!
This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing her. So so sorry for the loss of your home.
Thank you so much!
Some comfort jewelry. Lovely story.
i love all of the description here—what an evocative portrait of your mother. ❤️
What an excellent story. I’m so sorry you lost your home in the fires and so glad you were wearing your mother’s jewelry. The fires did not destroy the lasting sense of home your mother created and you will continually create for yourself…
Beautiful story! I feel I know this strong, resourceful, Zha Zha Gabor emulating woman now. Those treasures are touchstones to memories of the past. Thank you for sharing. ❤️
Your piece about your lovely mother, her jewelry, the surprise dungarees of old, and your ability to paint a resplendent picture of her through words even after the loss and trauma of the fires has left me feeling comforted. Comforted by your shared love, the repurposed jewelry, the chipped beef on toast, and your memories that are fire proof and full of vitality. Thank you.
“Fire proof memories”! Oh Ginevra, I love this, thank you! And I love your memorable piece “The Mennen’s” so much @thekeepthings
Thank you. Thekeepthings truly helps us to remember our loved ones, hone our writing skills, and enjoy each other’s deepest love.
Beautiful and heartbreaking that you had that devastating loss. My parents were of that generation too- so relatable. And yes to turning into our mothers in ways we never thought possible. Thank you. 🙏🏼
This is lovely, Betty-Jo!
Thank you! I love every essay in Oppisite of Nihilism!
Comfort jewelry! I love that! What a beautiful piece of writing and memory too.
What a wonderful and honest view of your Mom. Sharing your memories of her touched me and your loss due to the fires wrenched my heart. I know that people say "those ae only things" but they still have meaning. I a sure that you, like your Mom, will persevere.
Thank you for sharing your mother with us. She truly made the best of everything! I’m glad you were wearing your jewelry on the day of the devastating fire.