T R I B U T E S
Daniella Case and
We rode in a jeepney to lake Taal I’m glad we didn’t even fall. She slept late while we woke early But that wasn’t anything We had fun in thè tricycles But we didn’t ride any bicycles.
manna Gai in thè Philippines
There was a blackout But we didn’t pout She bought me crayons and paints and I drew her a picture. Nonna is very kind I love you Nonna Daniella Case Metro Manila, Philippines
Another Granddaughter’s View Learning
how to mix
BOURBON OLD FASHIONEDS AT THE AGE OF SEVEN.... Nonna (while getting ready for dinner): Anna, could you make a bourbon old fashioned? Anna: But Nonna, I don’t know how to. Nonna: All right, put thè ice in, a lot please. Then put in a teaspoon of sugar, a few drops of bitters to melt it down, then pour some bour bon, enough to fili thè glass a third of thè way full. Fili thè rest of thè glass up with water, last but not least, put a slice of orange in. Anna: Okay. A few minutes later. Anna: Is this all right, Nonna? Nonna: Let me taste. (Smacks lips.) Just perfect. Thank you, dear. GOING TO BORGO WITH NONNA Whenever thè Queen goes “downtown” she has to dress up and look her best. “May I go with you, Nonna?” “Sure. Have you brushed your hair? Wear a nice dress. We must always look our best.” Going on a drive with Nonna is like riding in a piane with thè feeling you are in thè air. She drives through Borgo like a hurricane and beeps at anyone who’s moving slowly! In thè U.S. she would be known as “The Reckless Educator.” We hurried through our errands so fast I was back home in thè pool before I knew it. Nonna has to have her hair done at least once a week. I like to go with her because you can see her with three different hairstyles. She
normally asks me if I want a haircut, hairwash, or once even a perm. It normally takes a whole moming to get her hair done. [Editor’s Note. Credit should be given where credit is due. “Nonna” could not Ève without Elena in Sagginale, rustie farmers’ wives’ hair salon setting that it is, and Mariucia in Lugano, who comes to La Signora’s bedroom at any hour, day or night. Let’s keep our priorities straight. One of thè times when “Nonna” broke her wrist, she insisted on getting her hair done before going to thè locai vet in Borgo to have thè wrist set. Needless to say it had to be broken and reset later.]
Grandchildren Daniella, Adrien and Anna wondering what Nonna is up to next
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