I remember my grandma (Baba) teaching me manners when I was just 5 or 6. She took me to a hotel in Kindersley, Saskatchewan and bought me a cola. I think it was 5 cents. I couldn’t drink it until I said thank-you. She told me, and taught me to remember my manners, always please and thank you.
Baba was right and even for the simplest things, I remember my manners.
My parents and Grandparents taught through their actions. Family was important, and actions speak louder than words.
We never ate in front of a television, my parents taught me to try new things and do it myself. I made kites from balsa wood and newspaper. I used to play “Battleship” with my Dad and I drew 10×10 tables so we could call out the grid numbers for our “bombs”.
I hope I have done some things right teaching Classics I was taught about living and respecting others so my Baba is proud.
Life and Random Thinking 
Hello Dave,
I like these little vignettes into who you are and the nice things you see through your eyes. It is not my gift to do the same but hope that I pass the same messages to those around me in a different manner. You keep blogging and I will keep cooking and painting.
thanks Kemosabee
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As always Ian, you encourage me to a better self. Merci
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Reblogged this on Life and Random Thinking and commented:
7 years ago I posted this and remembering family today seemed appropriate.
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Hi Dave, I enjoyed rereading the last two blogs, and the memories that they triggered in me about your BABA. I remember her well, and she truly was one of those who could be called ‘salt of the earth’, and a very nice lady.
Was the photo taken in Quesnel?
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Hi Dave.
I like these last 2 blogs especially, since I too have fond memories of your maternal grandparents. ‘Salt of the Earth’ people, kind and generous.
Can I guess, the picture was taken in Quesnel?
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Nothing quite like a nice, polite word to set the day with a smile.
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Perfectly phrased🙄, like a healthy breakfast to start the day
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Lovely reminiscing. I was also taught that good manners are essential in all walks of life.
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I agree with your comment that good manners are essential. Are you ever shocked at manners displayed by others?
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Frequently, I’m sorry to say. 😥
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