La Bamba

“La Bamba” – A 2013 Family Reunion Tribute to Aunt Dorothy

When I think of Aunt Dorothy, the phrase “La Bamba” pops into my head.

You may recall “La Bamba” is the name of a famous song by Ritchie Valens.

 He also starred in a popular movie based on his hit song “La Bamba.”

“La Bamba” means to dance with style and grace, to move with style and grace.

Aunt Dorothy is pure “La Bamba.”

I have known Aunt Dorothy now for ten years.

Regardless of the time, place, or circumstance of our meeting, Aunt Dorothy has always been pure “La Bamba” – pure style and grace.

·        Aunt Dorothy’s “La Bamba” means she knows how to be a lady.

 

·        Aunt Dorothy’s “La Bamba” means she knows how to set high standards of good taste, manners – and, yes, elegance.

 

·        Aunt Dorothy’s “La Bamba” means she knows how to say the right words at the right times, in happy and sad times.

Yes, Aunt Dorothy is pure “La Bamba,” pure style and grace. 

Her “La Bamba” – her style and grace - has been – and is – a blessing to all of us. 

Her “La Bamba” reminds us the vulgar do not have to rule the world.  We can still set and keep civilized standards and manners.

May all of us create our own “La Bamba.  Thank you Aunt Dorothy for showing us how to live with style and grace – and reminding us that all of us can have “La Bamba.”  You have set the example!  “La Bamba” for all of us - forever!