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Tasteful Rude l November 11, 2021

Myriam's Grandmother Arcelia

Honoring Our Literary Ancestors: On Arcelia

In the days leading up to my grandmother’s death, my eyes lingered on her ninety-year-old hands. As a little tomboy, Arcelia’s hands had mesmerized me. I watched them feed cookies to caged parrots. I felt the caresses she offered to dogs, cats, and pigeons. In the kitchen, her mandil darkened as she wiped her wet

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