This SOL challenge has me thinking about what I see as potential blog posts (i.e.
has me thinking like a writer)! As I drove across town, I noticed a sign for Famous Famiglia (
Famous Family) that sent my mind into cascading memories of my Auntie La La (
seriously I called her that from age 1 even though I had been able to utter Aunt Mary Etta for many, many decades!)
My Aunt was fluent in multiple languages, a skill that came in handy when she was in the army during WWII. She sometimes uttered a phrase or two in Japanese; however, she readily dispensed Spanish and Italian advice and admonitions at family gatherings. "
Ah Mamma Mia," was one of her constants long before the show/movie made it famous. She also called us her, "
La famiglia famoso," which means literally famous family but I always interpreted as wonderful family! Her toast at the beginning of every meal, yes even breakfast, was, "
A la famiglia," or to the family.
Sigh, it must be day 28 if driving by signs spur a post.
4 comments:
Thanks for sharing. It's great how a shop can take you back to your aunt.
This is a beautiful memory about your aunt. The line "she readily dispensed Spanish and Italian advice and admonitions at family gatherings." makes her sound like such a wise person. I had to laugh about Slicing about a sign...I'm kind of stuck today, too! Thanks for sharing!
I love your post. It's those small things in life, such as a sign, that can trigger some truly great and wonderful memories.
Your aunt would be happy to be remembered this way! My 2 year old granddaughter calls my sister, Lori, Auntie LaLa. I hope she continues even after she can say Lori.
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