Grandma, who was 100% Macedonian and could remember stuff from a very long time ago, but couldn't remember us (her grandchildren) said some very funny things these past few weeks. I kept her talking by asking her about growing up in Ohio and her parents who were born in the old country. She talked about the kolos (dances) she attended and could even remember bits of the songs and showed me some steps. Here is my favorite conversation with her:
Grandma: "Are you Macedonian too?!"
Me: "Yes, Grandma. I am"
Grandma: "Oh! Imagine that! Another Macedonian!"
Me: "Yep!"
Grandma (thinking): "I'll bet your mother was surprised to find out you are Macedonian!"
Me: "Yes, yes she was..."
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