You don't realize how intertwined your cultures & family are until one side shares respectful stories about the other.
My mother's maiden name is Swedish and her father and mother had a company in many neighbourhoods where Greeks had the pleasure of meeting my grandfather. His business was more than just being a Broker, he would meet clients in their homes, their businesses and his favourite restaurants.
He was a Frank Sinatra of his time, although he sang his own tune, like Sinatra, he was classy, well dressed, charming and full of charisma. Unfortunately I was 8 when he passed away and I only have a few memories with him, but its all that I have heard from those who have crossed paths with him. Believe it or not, most of them have been Greek.
My Greek friends tell me how much he was a well respected business man, who made it his business to give you the time of day, and above all he was classy.
Who would have though that I would learn so much about my grandfather, from my other cultures?
My mother's maiden name is Swedish and her father and mother had a company in many neighbourhoods where Greeks had the pleasure of meeting my grandfather. His business was more than just being a Broker, he would meet clients in their homes, their businesses and his favourite restaurants.
He was a Frank Sinatra of his time, although he sang his own tune, like Sinatra, he was classy, well dressed, charming and full of charisma. Unfortunately I was 8 when he passed away and I only have a few memories with him, but its all that I have heard from those who have crossed paths with him. Believe it or not, most of them have been Greek.
My Greek friends tell me how much he was a well respected business man, who made it his business to give you the time of day, and above all he was classy.
Who would have though that I would learn so much about my grandfather, from my other cultures?