To Caroline, you’re a year older than I am, and my parents probably came home quickly from the appliance shop where they were looking for a washer and dryer, when your father was killed. I didn’t remember the details but we watched the funeral. I had a book, called Four Days, afterwards and relived it but certainly not as you did.
Over Thanksgiving we spent time with many family members north of Dallas. We had lunch downtown and went by the 6th Floor Museum, did not go in, but there were many people in line.
One young man ran into the highway and splashed champagne on the X where your father was killed. I was horrified by his behavior. These displays are only going to intensify as we near the 50th annivery of JFK’s death.
Yes, there is interest in his and your lives. Look at who followed. OK, we only had the worst of Vietnam, Watergate, Noriega and “that woman.”
I am sorry you’ve been plagued by the press all your life. You seem to have dealt with it very well and they leave you alone, and for that I am grateful, as your family has done enough for our country.
Sometimes I wonder if you think about being just a regular person, like most people may wish to pretend how they’d be if they were famous.
No, we’ve nothing in common except age and gender. Except I’ve cared for your family since I knew you existed. I wish you and your family well. Cheers, Dee
Cooking with Dee 