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Steve Peterman's avatar

The years may have made her a few inches shorter, but like coal being compressed until it's a diamond, she just gets more clarity, shine and beauty. All of which were contained in this lovely essay. You did her proud!

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Will Peterman's avatar

every inch she loses just furthers her claim as the inch for inch champion of the world

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Ty Cobb's avatar

And so did you, my dear friend, so did you!

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KatyM's avatar

I want to be Ruthie! Beautiful post, Will ❤️

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Will Peterman's avatar

I think the world would be a better place if everybody tried to be just a little more like Ruthie.

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Brenda Lilly's avatar

Ruthie! You haven’t changed since the last time I saw you! I hope you are writing a book about your amazing life. Will, what a lucky young man you are. I hope you are going to absorb all her knowledge. 💪🎂🎉♥️

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Will Peterman's avatar

I'm doing my best but 100 years has a lot of wisdom and knowledge for my dumb brain!

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Dale A. Holub's avatar

Sweet tribute to your grandma, Will. I remember her and the Pizza Wagon from my youth, growing up in the neighborhood and a friend with your dad’s. Happy 100th Ruth.

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Will Peterman's avatar

thanks Dale! I've heard so much about the Pizza Wagon and I wish I could have seen it. Sounded like an amazing place.

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Rick Manheim's avatar

We love Ruthie, too! It was always so special and such a delight whenever we had the opportunity to be in her presence. And what an amazing grandson she’s so fortunate to have, Will. This tribute to her is so respectful and loving of her. You’re a wonderful extension of her. Wish we could’ve been there for the fireworks. Happy Birthday, Ms. Ruthie! 🌹🥂

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Will Peterman's avatar

She's the best and there's a reason so many people love her! Thanks for reading <3

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Val L's avatar

Beautiful heartfelt tribute to Queen Ruthie! All hail the Queen! Happy Birthday, Ruthie! We love you! ❤️❤️❤️

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Will Peterman's avatar

Thank you so much Val!

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Harry Pinkus's avatar

Truly one of my all-time favorite people (and the best boss I ever had). Her ability to seemlessly shift back.and forth from my boss to my friend's wonderful and generous mom was remarkable. She still is remarkable and allegedly running a very tight ship at her assisted living complex. Ruthie, sorry we missed the party but hope to see you soon,!

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Will Peterman's avatar

She really is the star of that community and more with it than people twenty years younger than her!

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Ty Cobb's avatar

But Ruthie didn’t drink during Prohibition??? ❤️

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Will Peterman's avatar

Who really knows? I just know not to get between her and a vodka gimlet!

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KLS's avatar

Beautiful tribute to a beautiful and wonderful woman. Happy Birthday, Ruthie!

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Will Peterman's avatar

Thank you so much!

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Jamie Agay's avatar

Couldn't agree with you more! We are so so lucky to have had all these years with Ruthie!!

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Will Peterman's avatar

We really are! She's a one of one!

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Michael Poryes's avatar

Beautifully said, Will! A further tribute to your Grandma that her grandson would write something so wonderfully heartfelt.

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Will Peterman's avatar

Thank you Michael!

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Joseph Seczter's avatar

Will I'm so sorry to hear of your grandma's passing. I met your grandma and grandpa Bill shortly after I had arrived to this country from Argentina. They've always had a very special place in my heart . Your grandpa reminded me a lot of an uncle of mine in Argentina and Ruth was a vey special lady. You were blessed to have her in your life. May her memory be a blessing. Best to you and yours. Jose Sectzer

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Will Peterman's avatar

Thank you so much for the kind words Jose. She was an amazing lady and I truly was blessed to have her in my life. I’m so glad you got to meet her and Bill, too.

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Cliff Lipson's avatar

Will, your tribute to Ruthie on her 100th, came from your "Dumb Brain" momentarily, but I surmise that the true tribute came from "Will's Heart and Soul". Reading about your thoughts and feelings of Ruthie are lovingly heartwarming and I'm certain that everyone reading your words were deeply touched. You and your family are truly blessed and inspired in having the beloved-by-all Ruth Peterman in your lives as a beacon of joy, wisdom and love. The photos I've seen featrue only a part of the celebratory weekend, yet you've given your readers a delectable treat with your insight in "Hitting Triple Digits". Write On!

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Lee Chemel's avatar

Will, that was beautiful

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Will Peterman's avatar

Aww thank you, Lee!

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RON KEMALYAN's avatar

First, Happy Birthday Ruthie!

What a wonderful tribute to your Grandma.

I am three quarters of the way to 100 but don't care to be reminded of that. 100 or over is a number I attempt to avoid... especially on the golf course, of course! In terms of age, I'm not sure I want to live that long.

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Cecilia McCollum's avatar

I agree with EVERYTHING you said! And also cannot believe how much Queen Ruthie has defied the life expectancy for a woman when she was born. Coolest thing ever!

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