8 Comments
User's avatar
Leah Garchik's avatar

Love this. Who got her pearls?

Expand full comment
Peter Fimrite's avatar

Ha! Good question. Some may have reached my grandmother, but if any got to my mother, she would have given them away or made them part of a dead bird art display. One spoon with the word “Puss” on it survived. I think my cousin has it.

Expand full comment
Leah Garchik's avatar

I am picturing your mom, right beside me as we treasure-hunt at the Haight St. Goodwill

Expand full comment
Katherine Ann Rowlands's avatar

What a great tale. Thanks for sharing this.

Expand full comment
Ilana DeBare's avatar

Fascinating story! How lucky you got the painting!

Expand full comment
Terry Robertson's avatar

I totally enjoyed this, Peter. Thanks!

Expand full comment
Peter Fimrite's avatar

Glad you liked it, Terry. Thank you. I'm still trying to work out a time when we can visit you in beautiful Washington.

Expand full comment
Terry Robertson's avatar

The welcome mat will always be out. I’m glad you’ve found a way to channel your passion for writing. I look forward to more.

Expand full comment