I think "famous" people are often highly over-rated. Could any "famous" person possibly replace Aunt Bett? I don't think so.
I was recently at a gathering of people, some of whom i know and some of whom i don't know. I was introduced to one of the latter who, upon hearing my last name, asked me if i was related to some famous movie director, screenwriter in the US (i don't know exactly and had never heard of this person before). I did give it some thought though and replied that possibly in the 1600's or 1700's we were the same family but today, it is not like we get together for the holidays. I was surprised at her insistence. "Are you SURE you are not related?" I told her we might be very distantly related but i do not know this person. Upon hearing this, she abruptly ended the conversation and walked away
It really amazes me sometimes to be reminded what some people think is important.
I thought this section of the ATP homepage was just for ideas and not for stories. Sometimes i feel bursting with stories but never seem to sit down long enough to write one. I have a very demanding garden, afterall
I will surely seek out your stories about Aunt Bett, etc. and maybe pull up something to share. Yes indeed, it is lovely to have a nonjudgmental place to share these kinds of stories and experiences.
