my Mother

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my mother's scent: no purfume, just clean. laundry detergent and lotion.

my mother's hands: functional. quick, precise movements. never sloppy. wiping crumbs off counters carefully, administering care at the hospital, making crisp corners, shelling peas. crimping the edges of a pie just right.

my mother's voice: authoritative but soft. refined. smooth and reasurring. polite.

my mother's attitude: humble. no nonsense. never shrinks away from hard work. witty. loves to laugh with the right people. always, always puts her children first.

my mother's example: the little things matter. taking the time to do it right matters. playing by the rules matters. being kind and thoughtful matters. hard work matters.

I love you Mom, Happy Mother's Day!