Chocolate covered cherries (mid 1970s)

One of the few times I spent with my mother's parents was during the brief period they lived in California in the mid 70s. My mom grew up in Albany, New York, and her parents later retired to Florida.

I don't remember if it was before or after we moved to Seattle, but it was around that time. My mom may have been living in Fresno, which was only a very short period. In any case, I was left in my grandparents' care for the afternoon. I remember we went to a playground. Oddly enough, I can't remember if my brother was there, but I think not. After the playground we went to a shop. I don't know if there was another reason, but my grandmother wanted to buy my mom some chocolate covered cherries. She told me that my mom really liked them. (It turned out that she actually didn't much, but had done as a child, I think.) I also seem to remember a mug in there. Maybe it was bought for mom as well, or maybe for me. Or maybe it was just a considered and rejected gift. Maybe my grandfather suggested it. He didn't get his way much, according to my mom.