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      For my grandmother, Samena Muraco Sarne, who

      called me contrary

      observed the three second rule

      grew rhubarb

      fell asleep at night listening to talk radio

      buried two children

      whizzed through crossword puzzles

      watched studio wrestling

      disciplined with a wooden spoon

      crocheted

      had an arranged marriage

      wore her braided white hair tucked in a chignon