How to carry out jobs well. Mom began her carreer at IBM Federal Systems division attaching many small components to circuit boards for satellites. She finished her work at a Sears catalog store, where she processed orders, kept stock, dealt with warranties and returns and contacted customers to take delivery. Though each job required diverse skills, she executed both excellently.
The value of performing music every day. My piano lessons only lasted six months. Mom played and sang every day she could. She also encouraged the family to join her around the piano and taught us to harmonize.
How to live humbly. My mother was very skilled at a lot of tasks. From horticulture to customer relations she made situations beautiful. If you complimented Mom, she accepted the words reluctantly. In general, she enjoyed what she did and took pleasure in doing it well.
How to get seriously angry and not cuss like a sailor. Man could I push her buttons. Wow was it fun to flush her red with anger. She was not a cusser. She held some serious volume for a passionate response. Her words might take on some color, but nothing like today's society where some use the f-bomb for a comma.
How to worry. My mom was a champ at worrying. One of the few benefits of Alzheimer's is she no longer frets like she used to.
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