Words of Wisdom from Auntie Gladys, Tho!

Hi, Everyone!

So, Auntie Gladys and I just had a hearty breakfast—blueberry pancakes, bacon, sausage, hash browns, fruit salad, and scrambled eggs with shredded cheese. I’m pretty full right now, yet I keep sneaking in and getting another piece of cantaloupe or honeydew melon… hahaha!

By the way, Auntie Gladys is a hoot and a half. She’s been entertaining me with stories from her college days, and almost all of her stories involve some kind of adventure with my Gramma Jewel. I believe I mentioned this once upon a time, but Gramma Jewel and Auntie Gladys were roommates in their freshman year at Rust—and that was in 1953. She was telling me a story last night about how she and Gramma Jewel had this weekly track and field competition. Here’s how it went down: They both claimed to be the fastest runner of ‘em all, so they decided to have a race. The winner would have bragging rights, and the loser would pay for the other’s lunch. Auntie Gladys said that more often than not, the races would end in a tie, so they would race again. If the second race ended in a tie, they would race again until someone fell out… and Auntie Gladys said that there was one particular time where Gramma Jewel said: “The hell with this—I forfeit, now let’s go to lunch!”

That does sound a lot like Gramma Jewel, especially when she’s had enough… hahahaha!

And I just noticed something amazing: Here we are, about 60 years later, and I have a roommate who I consider to be my best friend… y’all already know that I’m talking about my girl Ruby Red (that’s Ruby’s nickname). And would you believe that Auntie Gladys pointed that out? As a matter of fact, her exact words were: “Tasha-Honey, you betta hold on to Ruby, and don’t let go of Theo, either. When y’all came over for dinner a couple Saturdays ago, I could tell that y’all would be as tight as superglue and titanium steel. Trust me when I tell ya, Tasha—after y’all graduate from Rust in a couple years, y’all gon’ redefine the phrase ‘best friends forever.’ Watch what I tell ya!”

 

You know, I was always taught to listen to my elders, in particular those who are willing to share their wisdom. Well, much like my Gramma Jewel, my Auntie Gladys has such wisdom in her words. She ain’t 77 years old for nothin’; she’s seen it, lived it, and done it.

I’m thinking now—when I get back to the campus, I’m gonna challenge Ruby to a race… hahahaha!

Anyway, I’ll holla at y’all tomorrow. Take care!

Hugs & Kisses,
Natasha