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Paul Zahner's avatar

Another well documented adventure Joe. But you forgot to mention that Aunt Ida (along with all her sisters) made us look tall, even though we are not.

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Suzanne Smoley's avatar

Aunt Ida...not just a character in your life's story; she would make a great character in a novel. :-)

Interestingly, Dotty's Godfather, Al Zimmer resided with his sister Ida (I always loved her name, Ida Zimmer) all their lives. I wish I knew their story; all I recall is that Ida made us tuna sandwiches and she made them with cottage cheese...probably to stretch the servings. Ah!! Ida and Al Zimmer and Ida Zahner.... good memories.

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Kim Johnson's avatar

Good story, Joe. 🙂

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Johanna  Zahner-Farrell's avatar

Yes! All of it!

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Tomás's avatar

Wonderful! I remember Aunt Ida's odiferous presence and any family gathering without was simply not complete. She was always nice to me and incredibly mysterious.

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Peter Enz's avatar

Wow, that is so cool Joe I never knew, and glad I subscribed your such a great storyteller!

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Joe Zahner's avatar

And please share with friends.

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Joe Zahner's avatar

Peter thanks so much for that. It means a lot to me.

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