whats up everyone!! it is new years eve and i am still in minot and just finished new years diner at my parents. sadly, my grandma hildigunnar holmfridur einurson-almquist passed away early tuesday morning. for those of you who never met or saw her, she was the 9th child of icelandic immigrants born in 1909. she spoke no english until she had to learn it in grade scool, lived without electicity until she was in her late 30's, spoke 4 languages, and was one of the single most positive influences in my life. she was also a fabulous baker, and made me very chubby my entire life. i loved her very much and miss her terribly already. i will be back in portland next week, and i hope that everyone has had a safe and happy new year..
Posted by larry at December 31, 2003 06:07 PM