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Root-beer Floats

     As a child, I have fond memories of visitng the very hospitable Novak family, when we'd come to town for visits with my grandparents, also in the Chicago area.  A few members of our family would often stay at the Novak's Blue Island home, and get to integrate into their daily lives for a short stay.  One memory, which came to mind today, was hearing Aunt Dorothy in their kitchen, getting a light dinner ready for Uncle Bob, after he made it home on the train, from downtown.  As they would unwind together from his (sometimes long) days, and catch-up with each other, he really enjoyed making himself a Black Cow with vanilla ice cream and root-beer.  Though I was usually, gradually falling asleep in the other room at this time, it is a sweet and  tender memory I have of their beautifuly way of relating and caring for each other so deeply.  Thanks for the marriage-building memories you've taught me, without even knowing it.

 

 

Posted by Jennifer Lemler
Wednesday May 4, 2016 at 11:44 am
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