Nothing ever stopped Hallie from doing what she wanted to do. I admired her tremendously and miss her immensely.
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| Hallie at age 84 in Africa, 1988 |
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Hallie in Africa
My grandmother, at age 84, decided to go to Africa on safari with her older sister. It was typical of her that she simply neglected to tell anyone where she was going until after she had returned. She told her son (my Dad) afterwards, "Well, I knew you wouldn't approve," and then laughed.
Nothing ever stopped Hallie from doing what she wanted to do. I admired her tremendously and miss her immensely.
Nothing ever stopped Hallie from doing what she wanted to do. I admired her tremendously and miss her immensely.
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I love this. Thanks for sharing. What a woman! you come from fine stock.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rachel, I can only aspire to her spirit of independence!
DeleteShe reminds me of a Texas style Katherine Hepburn! Very cool!
ReplyDeleteYou're right, Susan, and my grandfather (her husband) looked a lot like Spencer Tracy!
DeleteI wish I had known her. Another Strong Woman! She looks like a firecracker!
ReplyDeleteYou're right, Leslie, she was "tough as a boot" and lots of fun besides. All the grandkids loved her to death because, growing up, we all thought she was just another big kid!
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