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Medium Maryann
I worked with Maryann Haggerty's daughter, Maryann, at the Sunrise Mall on Long Island. When Mair's mom came to visit, I greeted her as Mrs. Sapanara. I quickly learned that she was no longer a Sapanara, and that I should simply call her Maryann. Well, I was a little uncomfortable with that, so I suggested Big Maryann. As I am sure you can guess, THAT did not go over well. So, the name Medium Maryann was born.
So, Medium Maryann woud come to the mall now and then and do some shopping and she would always stop by the snack bar. I never wanted to charge her, but I also didn't want to get in trouble for giving away free food. So, no matter WHAT Medium Maryann ordered, I would just say, "Gimme $3." That was our thing.
I think of her and her family every day, and it breaks my heart that she is gone.
A superior couch bed
I spent one night in Maryann's home in Massapequa, and she made the most bedlike couch I've ever slept on. Not only were the couch cushions tightly covered in sheets, she had a way of tucking in the flat sheet so it seemed attached to the couch and did not pull out or crumple the way it would if it was simply draped on top like a blanket. Perfect!
If only I owned a couch...