Whenever I return to the school where I used to teach I make it a point to see Karen, one of the staff members who make the cafeteria work well. I am always rewarded with a hug and a happy greeting from this hard-working woman who has been serving the students, staff and faculty for the past several decades. About 12 years ago her grand-daughter was the Olympic goalie on the USA Women's Hockey team, and it was a happy time for her and her admirers. Recently I attended an evening function, and, of course, Karen was taking care of all the folks who were there for class reunions. . . working during the day and putting in extra hours on the week-end. Proud to know this Minnesota Worker!
Great portrait of Karen! She sounds like a dedicated worker.
ReplyDeleteWhat a friendly smile....Love your worker series. Janey
ReplyDeleteYou make some wonderful portraits!
ReplyDeleteIf only there were more Karen's in the world Kate...and I absolutely believe in 'an apple a day' (last post)
ReplyDeleteVery expressive blue eyes!
ReplyDeleteShe looks like a happy person.
ReplyDeleteShe's really got staying power! At the two high schools where I worked the one predictable thing was that there would likely be a new person heading up the cafeteria each year.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if her granddaughter is the 3 time Olympian named Nathalie who graduated from Eagan High School?! A small world connection there.....
ReplyDeleteSurprise! Sorry for the longggg break in my blog comments, dear Great Kate!!
You are right, Leif; that is her granddaughter!!
ReplyDeleteShe looks like the kind of person who'd be a pleasure to know.
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