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Loving your examples in adoitidn to GI as ever SR. I love both films/stories you site. A friend of mine even named their son Atticus. Your examples through out the book demonstrate how even when Gabriel's exterior was more harsh at times, he wanted to care for Julia through providing for her. From The apple, to the steak dinner, the coffee, and his uncomfortable concern regarding her meager accommodation, and all the ways he thought to care for her through a drink or meal with accompanying garnish. That little bit of extra care. Julia returned this as well. I learned of this concept every day from my father's side of the family growing up. He loved through food, and caring for others, he was always welcoming and the best host. Yes, German, Mennonites eat like Hobbits. A Hobbit has 'second breakfast', we had Faspa.""Faspa" is a low-German, Mennonite term used for a typical late afternoon lunch that for generations has been served in Mennonite homes. The lunch consists of fresh, homemade buns (zwiebach), butter, jam, coffee, and cheese. Faspa can also include fruit preserves, sausage or other sliced meat, and dessert. On a Sunday, Faspa would have been the evening meal, and often relatives and friends would stop over unannounced." (Faspa Country: a Herbert story)Because they were farmers there was often an early morning meal around 4:00 or 5:00 AM before going out to do morning chores and then another once then came in and prepared for the rest of their day. Yes, the unannounced visitor or the planed one was always offered hospitality. He loved providing a hearty breakfast and or dinner, and if you need to stay the night a bed with the towels laid out. (Children got to camp out in the family room to accommodate for guests). We took in many exchange students from around the world and they were treated to my dad's form of caring. Also to the endless line of relatives where you would get an explanation that, "This is your 3rd cousin twice removed on my father's side." With the food comes conversation, kindness and fellowship. If a guest arrives their will always be a spread and you will leave properly stuffed. You will be asked no less than 3 times if you would like a drink (usually coffee) or something to eat and that is before the meal that is already being prepared, and even if you insist you are fine and don't need anything he would bring it anyway. You know, just in case you change your mind. My husband once he learned this concept would try by say "No thank you" X 3 in quick succession knowing the drink would still come. Refusing was inhospitable, but you were still offered kindness. They will get you at the next meal. ;-) Iris~Elli

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