Mary's Paradise: Mary and Jack-Jack

a series dedicated to the power of oral storytelling:

In those moments, the coffee shop became a sanctuary of its own, a cocoon where Mary’s stories took flight. The challenges, triumphs, and heartaches echoed through her words, leaving me spellbound and deeply moved. The air seemed to shimmer with the essence of her experiences, and her passion was contagious.

As our time together neared its end, I couldn’t help but express my awe. “Oh Mary,” I exclaimed, “you should write a book about your incredible life.”

Her response, delivered with a serene smile, resonates with me to this day: “What for? I prefer to tell it instead.”