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Good Manners and Apple Pie
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Good Manners and Apple Pie |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri 
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This is dedicated to all the rude shoppers at my Walmart last evening. "Attention Walmart shoppers, please mind your manners." Good Manners and Apple Pie Can you smell Mama’s apple pie cooling on the sill? Mama said she baked that one for the new family. “It’s just good manners to make them feel at home.” No one could resist Mama’s apple... a slice of pie and glass of whole milk- the kind that sticks to the sides of the glass. I licked my lips just thinking ‘bout her pie. Daddy always said Mama’s apple needed “no modes or cheddar” it could stand by its lonesome. That afternoon, Mama put on her pretty church dress, white gloves, and hat. She must have been in a good mood that day ‘cause she let me try pink on my lips. Carefully, she held her pie as we walk... Seems like two or three times she reminded me to mind my manners. Boy, Mama, that pie sure smells good. She just smiled. Daddy said she couldn’t take a compliment. Soon we stood in their breezeway, Mama handing her apple pie to Mrs. Colletti with a “Welcome to the neighborhood.” I thought then I would always remember the warm feeling I felt that day... warmer than Mama’s apple fresh out of the oven. Thirty five years later, I haven’t forgotten. Do you remember? |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
That's how I was brought up - we welcomed the new neighbors - we didn't need a city sponsored "Welcome Wagon" hostess to do it - we just did it. Then at Christmas, [because it was CA and fruit was around ALL season] our kitchen would be full of jars - we'd even keep the baby food jars - to make up small baskets of banana bread and jams and jellies, marmalades and wonderful scents of other foods to give to our neighbors and friends for the holidays - because Mom said "People don't know the real stuff anymore..." But our neighbors did - and looked forward to every Christmas! Thank you for this memory... where's my pen? [This message has been edited by Sunshine (10-26-2003 04:28 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssssss) Oh Patricia, I never grew up during those golden years but those people in stores are so much more rude nowadays overall! (sad sigh) I wish there could be more politeness like then, sweet friend, you reminded me there's still hope, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Patricia, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
People aren't as polite as they used to be. I know and I am only 24. Awesome write. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Send me a slice, please.... And BTW...Karilea says she knows how to make sticky buns...ask her about that one.... Love this poem....boy can I ever remember all of the canned beans, etc...those were the best beans...and my aunt's Banana Pudding, you could be hurt if you tried to take that away from me... |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Even now, my Mom still makes things for her neighbors. They live in the city, but she always fixes baskets of her homemade "goodies", she calls them. She does this on holidays, birthdays, and in fact, all through the year.  Hugs  Ethel |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
This was so neat. Loved it!!!Took me back to times when you could leave your front door open at night, and just lock the screen door. The night cool, and the breezes that came through the house that made you sleep better. Wow..been a long time. Thanks for the memories. This also reminded me of pot- luck dinners at church. Yummy!!!  Love, Terri~  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I'm not sure the shoppers in Walmart will listen... but I did... and this brought back so many memories of times and places where no one remained strangers. *S* Enjoyed! *S* |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
So many memories flooded back as I read your words Patricia. But, most of all...I miss my mom. Wonderful write sweet lady. ~Soft smiles & hugs, Nancy~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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