7/22/2010

The Hot Dog Lady


Plaque on Church Street 
Burlington, VT

Chili dogs, Philly dogs, plain dogs with mustard and relish,
Lois had them all and when you ate one, delish!

Seasoned with love, served with a smile,
She was everyone’s favorite, and they lingered a while.

But Lois is gone now. So is her cart.
Seems like the street’s lost a bit of its heart.

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Written for Friday Flash 55, hosted by G-Man at Mr. KnowItAll.  Got something to say in exactly 55 words?  Go tell G-Man here.
Posted by PattiKen
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21 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 22, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    She will be missed by an entire generation of folks- and you're right, it's her heart that made the dog-stand great.

    What a cool plaque! The dimension in her smile is enough to brighten a rainy day.

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  2. Brian MillerJuly 22, 2010 at 7:56 PM

    that is a cool plaque...bet she brought those same kinda smiles to many peoples faces....love to see those that touched lives honored...

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  3. The Urban CowboyJuly 22, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    It's people like her that bring personality to an area. Awesome 55 also!

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  4. anthonynorthJuly 23, 2010 at 3:57 AM

    It was so much better before today's plastic culture of sameness.
    A great memory.

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  5. John (@bookdreamer)July 23, 2010 at 5:31 AM

    Reminds me of the story told by a man who had risen high in the church, a bit embarrassed by his father's lowly position in some tucked away little parish. Until that is, he attended his father's funeral and witnessed the thousands that turned up to pay their last respects. My 55 here

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  6. g-manJuly 23, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    Funny how a little tube steak could affect so many lives.
    Loved your 55 Patti.
    Now she has TWO wonderful tributes.
    Thank You for this sweet story, and have a Kick Ass Week-End

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  7. ClaudiaJuly 23, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    So great there are people like this who make everyday life a bit special with what they are and what they do.
    Like your 55 a lot!
    Claudia

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  8. AustinJuly 23, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    You were right, this was really good, made me want to eat! Thanks

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  9. drybottomgirlJuly 23, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    I love it! I always feel a big sigh when an "institution" ends. Glad there is a plaque to keep the memories going. Great 55!

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  10. izzyJuly 23, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    What a great piece ! hers and yours- so neat to come upon snippets of history.

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  11. swputhJuly 23, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    'Seasoned with love, served with a smile' is my favourite line in this.
    Good work:)

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  12. UnknownJuly 23, 2010 at 6:00 PM

    Aw...I think I would have loved Lois! Great 55.

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  13. Grandmother MaryJuly 23, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    Nice poem to commemorate a nice lady.

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  14. Susan at Stony RiverJuly 23, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    What a great sign -- the "timeless bouffant" gave me a grin! Your poem for her is a wonderful tribute too.
    RIP Lois, xox

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  15. limeJuly 23, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    what a great tribute to someone who was obviously a beloved local character.

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  16. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallJuly 23, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    sweet and fun 55.
    you know dogs a lot,
    which is cool.

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  17. Life@CeeJuly 24, 2010 at 1:28 AM

    She looks like a woman who loved her work. Very nice tribute.
    Cee

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  18. JinksyJuly 24, 2010 at 2:52 AM

    Hot diggity hot dog 55!

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  19. hopeJuly 24, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    I've never cared for hot dogs but I swear, this made me want to go out and get one. :)

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  20. RNSANEJuly 25, 2010 at 2:16 AM

    What a nice memorial to a lady who sounds like she was very special to an entire city!

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  21. MorningAJJuly 27, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    What a great poem on such a great subject. I love it!

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