Windhorse Honors the Glamorous
Her-O
My Mother
Being naturally beautiful, it doesn't take much for
Mom to turn a head or two! She influenced me toward wanting
to be Attractive and well-kept.
Mom has that bit o' the Wild Woman too...
Some sort of Soul Connection to Mae West and a host of other
"pistols." (including Grandmother; Mom's Mom)
Her sharp wit and intellect is cultivated on thousands of
novels read over the years, cross-word puzzles, movies and
a mind like a magnet for such trivia as Hollywood.
Ethelyn introduced me to so much beauty and intrigue through
vocabulary, telling me about books she read or was reading.
She has an eclectic interest in books.
As a child, my Mom would sit me at the Kitchen Table and
teach me Alphabet, Written Letters, Numbers and Arithmetic.
Well that's what they were then. Mathmetics were for College!
But Mom knew it all. She had studied Higher Mathmetics in High School.
Her handwriting excels, and under her tutelage I was encouraged
to form letters and numbers carefully. Every time I get a compliment
about my handwriting, the credit must go to Mom! I had no interest in
"working that hard!" But she tirelessly had me repeat my lessons
till I got it! It's such a pleasure to write and form legible
and pretty script or printing.
My Mom showed faith in me when I wanted to sing...she paid for
voice lessons for me which enriched my vocal skills and provided many
covert blessings, such as the willingness of a Parent to further her
child's dreams, which has no words. My vocal teacher was knowlegable
about the spine's part in creating music. Without Mom's help,
I'd not have been able to afford to go to Julio.
Mom has shown me that the beaten path
needs a bit of salting once in awhile. I'm
grateful for her open mindedness.
One of the most treasured and important lessons she ever gave me was, "Irene, no person is better than another!" I can see how I drew her as a Parent; she was before her time in so many ways.
Desiderata is a favorite of Mom's
She had wanted to go to College and become a Teacher.
She is a really good Teacher, and I was a privileged Student!
Her mind is still sharp. And did I mention that she taught
herself the computer in DOS operating system,
and still 'computes'.
Janush
Mom, this is the first Valentine's Day and Birthday you spent
without Dad since you were about 20...
I love you, Mom
