Memories of my mom An Acrostic Poem in honor of the Word Wizard she was S Strong, Stubborn, Smiling, Stickler for the rules unless, of course, the rules took away her favorite foods P Pianist, Procrastinator, Player of games, Puzzle book master, Party thrower, Pie maker extraordinaire E Excellent typist, Easily amused herself--words and pencil only required C Christian, Church Clerk for 30 years, everyone’s favorite Critic, Card sender, Cook--hmm, she was a good cook I Involved, Interesting, Intelligent, proud to be Irish A Avid Red Sox and UConn Women’s Huskies fan, Always up late L Legal Secretary, Left-handed bowler, Letter writer, Lover of the ocean and teddy bear cholla, Loving mother, grandmother, wife, friend… SPECIAL