The biggest fish
Gene and I would take my Mom and Dad out in our fishing boat on Ashmere. One day my Dad caught a big Big Mouth Bass. He had a grin from ear to ear. My Dad had a very contagious smile. He said it was the biggest fish he ever caught.
The Work Dress
When I was very little, Mom made many clothes for my doll. One day, Dad sat with me, and he sewed a dress for my doll. It wasn't sewn like Mom would, but I didn't want to hurt his feelings, so I told him my doll could use it as a work dress. He smiled. Through the years he referred to that dress many times.