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It’s been 100 years

Louise, the holy marker of Mother Mary in my life

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John Francis Pearring
Oct 04, 2026
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By John Pearring

Mom was a bit untouchable. Reserved. Lauren Bacall and Jackie Kennedy demeanor. Not aloof. Just naturally cool. Staring into the distance threw us off. She wasn’t paying attention to us, we thought. But a “Harump,” or a “Tsk tsk,” reminded us that she had magic radar, jotting down a history we won’t get to review until we sit down with h…

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