so, i was making myself dinner this evening — a carnation instant breakfast (rich chocolate flavor, they claim) and a peanut butter & jelly sandwich. cherry preserves. i bit into the sandwich, and was suddenly reminded of

stacks of leftover pancakes heated in the toaster oven with bing cherry preserves slathered between them.

yesterday was the 3rd anniversary of oma’s death. i think of her at the oddest times.