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Life Lessons From a Grandmother, Taught in Her Kitchen

Chloe Longfellow started spending more time with her grandmother Doris after her father died when she was 3. The lessons her grandmother taught her have stayed with her to this day.

This story is one in a series from StoryCorps and Upworthy, bringing you real-life tales of everyday Americans that speak to our best selves. You can view more episodes form this series here.

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