Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Zippity #AtoZChallenge

#AtoZChallenge 2025 letter Z

My mom didn't want to be "grandma." She was several years younger than my dad, but often accused of "robbing the cradle," because he looks younger. (Especially when he died his hair.) 
So she played around with all the usual choices.
And settled on being called "Zippity" and my dad becoming "Doo-Dah." 


It's an old Disney song. And yes, that should be "Zip-a-dee." But she didn't look it up.

It's irrelevant. My daughter died. My brother's son, assuming it was his, was taken by his baby momma and that's a whole huge heartbreaking mess of heartbreak 💔 and crazy (and expensive legal drama). Plus, she has since passed away, so it really wouldn't matter now. 

Mom's recipe for a quick and easy dinner. Salmon Soup

This is a regular 14.75 oz can of salmon (not the little "tuna" size). Dump in a pot. Fill the can twice with milk, added to the pot. 2 to 4 tablespoons of butter. A dash of black pepper. Heat to boil, then cook about 3 to 5 minutes on simmer.
Glad I had that conversation and took a screenshot. It's a rare comfort food. Eaten with Saltines or Oyster crackers. 

And now it's also saved here, on this blog. Hopefully for all time. 

Thanks for another great #AtoZChallenge 😊



3 comments:

  1. Zippity and Doo-Dah--love it! I'm so sorry for your loss, and for the custody battles your brother had.

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  2. For hubby's side of the family, we are Nonna & Dadoo. LOL! Congrats on the finish!!

    Donna: Click for my 2025 A-Z Blog

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  3. cONGRATULATIONS on finishing! i've never had salmon soup but it sounds good, i love salmon.

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