A Visit To Grandma

You're not only from Kings mtn., NC, but also a Henderson, if you remember a kind of
chunky older lady sitting at the table playing cards, dipping snuff and spittin' in a can
on the floor, playing smut while whistling "she'll be coming round the mtn", between
her top two middle teeth, looking over the rim of her glasses and cheating with Ed
Whitstine who was sitting across the table humming.  Lord, I miss my grandma.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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August 12, 2011 at 2:02 AM
Sounds like you loved her a lot. A fine tribute to her. God Bless, JB
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August 9, 2011 at 9:56 PM
A touching dedication to your grandma. I can just imagine her playing cards, dipping snuff, spittin' in the can and whistling "She'lll be comin' round the Mountain." She must have been quite a character, Charles. Love, Carolyn
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