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18. Thank you, CrazyOrangeCat

Wed Feb 20, 2013, 03:30 PM

Feb 2013

One of the wonderful things about Aunt Aino was her incredible skill in mathematics and physics, as well as in teaching. She tutored her grandchildren extensively. Her eldest grandson competed in mathematics and computer science all over the globe (Iceland, Korea, the U.S.), including in the International Math Olympiad. He did very well and won a number of medals. My cousin's children all graduated from high school with high honors. One's an environmental scientist, one is getting his masters degree in economics, and one is in medical school. I wish I could have had the benefit of her instruction, because I'm lousy at math, but it wasn't possible because of the distance and the Iron Curtain.

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Sigh. Just got word that my only aunt has passed away [View all] LiberalEsto Feb 2013 OP

Hugs to you. n/t Helen Reddy Feb 2013 #1

Thanks, Helen LiberalEsto Feb 2013 #2

Sad stuff in the Lounge today. Peace be with you LE. ohiosmith Feb 2013 #3

thank you, ohiosmith LiberalEsto Feb 2013 #7

I am so very sorry for your loss, LiberalEsto. In_The_Wind Feb 2013 #4

Thank you, ITW... LiberalEsto Feb 2013 #8

we all need to feel love In_The_Wind Feb 2013 #9

So sorry for your loss! LeftofObama Feb 2013 #5

Thank you, LeftofObama LiberalEsto Feb 2013 #11

Hey my Let sister! tavernier Feb 2013 #6

Oh my dear tavernier, I'm so sorry about your father being ill LiberalEsto Feb 2013 #10

I'm so sorry, Esto. She sounds like she was a wonderful and beloved person. Honeycombe8 Feb 2013 #12

Thank you, dear Honeycombe8 LiberalEsto Feb 2013 #13

So sorry for your loss. Loryn Feb 2013 #14

Thank you Loryn LiberalEsto Feb 2013 #16

I'm sorry for your loss; she must have been an inspiration. CrazyOrangeCat Feb 2013 #15

Thank you, CrazyOrangeCat LiberalEsto Feb 2013 #18

i am so sorry for your loss fizzgig Feb 2013 #17

Thank you, fizzgig LiberalEsto Feb 2013 #19