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In reply to the discussion: My mother didn't have Ann Romney's privileges. But her story is better. [View all]JNelson6563
(28,151 posts)40. No surprise here.
Long time Faygo Kid fan here, I knew you had at least one great parent!
A great story and LOVE the pic!
Julie
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Faygo Kid
Apr 2012
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Your right your mom is better because she had to do it all by herself. Great lady for sure.
southernyankeebelle
Apr 2012
#4
I know that color--my dad had one of the later "clunkers" of that exact sand color!
MADem
Apr 2012
#20
Yes indeed. The Civil War produced a huge number of single moms, as well, as did WW1.
MADem
Apr 2012
#21
Thank you for sharing this wonderful story of your mom! And yes, I am angry at Mitt!
AllyCat
Apr 2012
#42
Wow, what a life! She was made of great stuff and she was acknowledged by Eleanor Roosevelt.
The Wielding Truth
Apr 2012
#29