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Grandma Olive

also written Grandma Guild in the book

Biography

Iris’s grandmother. She would sit outside in her rocking chair while Iris brushed her long silky hair.

Stories mentioning Grandma

Childhood Visits to the House in the WoodsIris remembers her grandparents’ Minnesota woodland home, built by Grandpa and divided into sleeping and living areas with sheets hung from ropes. She brushed Grandma Olive’s hair outdoors, while Grandpa Dan entertained chipmunks with sunflower seeds in his pocket. Milk and butter were kept cool in a deep well, and mutton stew simmered on the stove—a smell Iris disliked. Weekend family picnics featured strawberries, homemade ice cream, fried chicken, biscuits, and singing; she tentatively recalls the men playing horseshoes.

Referenced in

Iris's Chapter — IN THE WOODS

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