Pears (August 16, 1979)

“There are only ten minutes in the life of a pear when it is perfect to eat.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

Kerrie informs Deanne and Michelle that Laurie won't "be there." Deanne doesn't like pears, so Kerrie and Michelle exclude her from them. Nana and Mom enter. Mom had to pick Nana up from work.  

40 Years Later: Upon reflection, haven't we all felt excluded from eating pears, every now and then? 

Especially if we don't like eating them. But there again, is it that Deanne truly didn't like eating them, or she just didn't think she'd like eating them? Perhaps had she tried them with an open mind, Deanne would have found she actually enjoyed the experience, and would have joined Kerrie and Michelle and felt more a part of the group. Although we shall never truly know, perhaps Deanne in hindsight regrets she was unable to bond with her friends over this delicious snack.

There's just so much to learn out of this!

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