Family History
Grandma grew up in this town
What is Ithaca?
This some-what famous author was not awarded a Pulitzer Prize (Mom met her in the bathroom at a book talk)
Who is Joyce Carol Oates?
Taking a shower while barbecuing does this to the food
What is burn it?
The star of Mom's morning exercise tape
Who is Denise Austin?
Grandpa grew up in this town (Mom was born here)
What is Bemus Point?
A top spring or fall day-trip location for Mom, this outdoor museum and sculpture garden is located in New Windsor, NY
What is Storm King?
A way Mom tells you her story isn't over
What is "Long Story Longer"?
This man's vinaigrette was a staple at 75 McGuffey for many years
Who is Paul Newman?
Romantic-influenced American landscapes, primarily created from the 1820s to the 1870s, that celebrated the natural beauty of the United States.
What is the Hudson River School?
A catch-phrase used upon opening the oven
What is "Ooh, Hot Hot and Hot!"
Who is Debra Cunningham?
Pen-name of the original popular advice columnist Mom enjoyed reading
Who is Ann Landers?
How did Mom's great-Aunts used to elegantly bore all of the kids in the family?
What is perform classical concerts for them?
A recent intrigue, this new favorite of Moms explores the exploitation of Jewish history, noting how people tend to forget to respect the lives and culture of living Jewish communities.
What is People Love Dead Jews?
What is "whole wheat crust, low fat cheese!"?
This greek contractor did a lot of work at 75
In this year, Mom and Dad met
What is 1983?
A typical response to something surprising or unexpected?
What is "Waita waita waita!"?
What does it mean when Mom says "I'm going to take out the trash"?
What is - it really just means she's going to take out the trash ;)
Abigail Van Buren