We had dishes that were only for special occasions, furniture for special occasions, even a dining room and living room for special occasions. I think it made us appreciate it all when we were allowed to indulge. I always feel a little melancholy thinking about it. When we put up the Christmas...
Bone China used to be a sought after thing. My mother had a "China closet" that was really just a glass hutch. She valued her china. We only used it for special occasions.
My Dad made the coffee and took my mother a cup in bed every morning for over 60 years.
One morning she had the nurse call me (they were living in a nursing home by then) so that she could tell me that something was wrong. My mother said "Janie, something is wrong with Daddy. He hasn't...