Ann’s Substack: Life Tumbles Forward

Ann’s Substack: Life Tumbles Forward

From Gus to AStew: the Many Versions of Me

I always spoke to everyone, smiled at everyone, made chit-chat where I could. I thought it odd that those who returned the “favor,” did it haltingly, as if they may be speaking out of turn.

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Ann Stewart
Oct 18, 2023
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The interview was held in a back room of an “old boys’” restaurant: Catalanos.  I took the name to be a good sign as my uncle through marriage also shared that surname.  He was a fiery little Italian!

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