Welcome once again to Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4.
1. Where did your mother and father grow up?
My mom grew up in Dayton, Ohio. She was a city girl.
Dad was a country boy and grew up in Eastern Tennessee, in the Cumberland Gap plateau of Appalachia.
2. Where did you grow up?
The last place before we moved to Pacifica.
I lived in 3 different houses in San Francisco's Cole Valley near Haight Ashbury in the 60's (same street) and then grade 4 we moved to Pacifica, Ca.
I really was a scrappy city kid. Growing up in the city was fun and it had its perks, like independence, meeting people from different backgrounds, exploring cool places, riding public transit, and trying all kinds of food. I picked up street smarts back then that has been valuable throughout the years.
Then Everything changed ...😩
when we moved to Pacifica, a town so new it felt unfinished. That first year, I hated it. I missed my friends and was convinced nothing exciting ever happened there. It was not as vibrant as living in the city. The only good thing was the Pacific ocean, was just two miles from my front door step. As the years passed, the beach became my sanctuary.
I carry so many fond memories, in both places and as Charles Dickens so eloquently put it,
It was the Best of Times and the Worst of Times.
3.What was your favorite meal your mother made? What is your favorite recipe to make?
It's hard to pinpoint just one meal - I only wish I could enjoy one of her meals now. I'm looking forward to a home cooked meal from mom, when I get to Heaven. You think??? 🤔
My favorite recipe? I'm at the point, where I am looking for new recipes. I am burnt out from all the cooking throughout the years.
4. What are the advantages you enjoy where you live?
A slower pace than I grew up with. Who knew, I would appreciate less noise, no traffic, fewer expectations, and more space to breathe.
People here are nice, friendly and laid-back. We have a strong sense of community with events happening all the time. We're the gateway to outdoor recreation - both summer and winter! I’m grateful to live somewhere that matches the season of life I’m in.
“I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances” (Philippians 4:11).
The main downside here is our summer heat. We don’t use a “feels like” temperatures around here. What you feel is what you get. When it’s 119 degrees, it really is 119. We’re known for our extremely hot weather and very low humidity. The dry heat can actually be beneficial if you have osteoarthritis.
Here's a post explaining why we're so hot here.
https://myshastahome.blogspot.com/2025/07/why-is-my-town-one-of-hottest-cities-in.html
So that's it with this Tuesday 4.
I can't wait to read all of your answers.
God Bless.
Debby
