We met one of my colleagues for coffee the other day. I think she was just looking for a buffer for her mother-in-law. My friend has lived here eleven years and her mother-in-law is a pretty astounding woman. In several ways.
First of all she's a doctor. She's in her seventies, and went to university in the sixties . . . and considering the culture, this is impressive. She is an odd combination of education and superstition.
When she sat down to join us for coffee, my Anne said something to the effect that we were so lucky to have such beautiful brides. The woman mentioned she was still worried that my friend what leave her son. I guess this is regardless of the fact that they've been married for 27 years.
My Anne mentioned that friend's son was so handsome and smart. The grandmother mentioned that his older brother was more handsome and smarter.
I'm instantly thankful for all the caring mothers (and grandmothers) in this world.
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