Reply To: Family Traditions that are more widespread than you think

Lightbrite, I so enjoyed reading your post.
It reminded me of a saying about even the most “empty” (- not learned) Jews being as full of Mitzvos as a pomegranate is full of seeds. Unfortunately I can’t source it or even quote the words in Lashon Kodesh properly. (I’m sure there are a few CR members who can, if they read this. I think this might also be the source for the mistaken thought that a pomegranate has 613 seeds.)
Please don’t get me wrong, I’m not trying to say anything less than nice about your mother. You mentioned in your post that you were raised in a not so observant home, and I thought it noteworthy that you still managed to absorb a lot of good things there. From the way you come across, I’m sure you gained a lot besides checking eggs for a blood spot.
You’re so lucky to remember and appreciate all the good things your mother taught you!