another tidbit inspired by the articles Marty shared

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As Marty shared the articles my great-grandfather wrote, I first read my grandmother's copies when I was 12- or 13-years old.  I don't know why it took so long for that to happen as I was an avid reader.
 
The backdrop to this, nobody knew my Grandmother's age, not even her sons!  Back in the day, you did NOT ask a woman her age.  Forbidden territory.  Holy Grail.  
 
Well, Al Hock discloses when his children were born.  When I finished with the articles and returned them to my grandmother, I said to her, "I now know how old you are. You were born April 7.  And I'm not saying a word to anyone!"  She had a huge smile, not saying a word.
 
My grandmother and I had a special relationship that would play out in the later years of her life.  It wasn't until years later I revealed her age.
 
Kim
Huntsville, AL
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