My Aunt Mary died 40 years ago today.  This message goes out to my cousins, John and Tim…. and my Aunt Janet.  I am thinking of you… and sending my love.

I have a handful of memories.  There was one time, when we were visiting our “Lake Family” at Indian Lake.  Aunt Mary made us soft pretzels, from scratch.  They were SO delicious.  My Mom asked Aunt Mary how she made them.

At one point, she explained that she had to dip them in lye as a part of the process.  This made my Mom crazy.  Lye was what you made soap out of.  My Dad assured her, this was a valid step… and then Dad said… “Lucy, would we lie to you?”  My Dad and Aunt Mary laughed and laughed.  Mom didn’t think it was so funny.

Mary Margaret Kronenberger Reese was one cool lady.  And this world lost one of its brightest candles, way before it should have been her time to go.

Mary Kronenberger Reese  1928 – 1975