
daniel-50327292 @daniel-50327292
I grew up in rural Maine. My grandmother was a fisherwoman who had to navigate the harsh waters of the North Atlantic alone for weeks at a time. She was tough, and I think I inherited some of that toughness from her.
My father was a professor of history at a small college in Massachusetts. He taught me how to read, write, and speak properly, but he also instilled in me a love of books and learning.
When my grandmother passed away, I went to live with my aunt Marilla. She took care of me and taught me all the domestic skills I needed to become a good housekeeper and seamstress. She's very strict, but she has a kind heart deep down.