Minnie Yuncker will always be one of my favorite Ancestors. She was my maternal Grandmother, but we called her Nanny. By the time I came upon the scene, she was a widow living with her daughter and family. She lived with us for about five years and it was so great having her around. She was a Leo lady with a charismatic persona and I loved hearing stories from my Mom, Minerva, about Minnie, Millie and Dora.
Minnie was born Wilhelmina Croter in 1888 NJ, but she became Minnie Yuncker later in life. As a very young woman, she and her sisters opened a tiny place where they served sandwiches to the local workers at lunch, and read their tea leaves or cards for free. It was probably 1907 or 8. No one is left to tell me, here anyway.
I don't think The Little Gypsey Tea Room lasted too long, but my imagination filled in the rest. I was hooked on fortune telling and gypsy styles and later Tarot cards. I am so glad Minnie inspired us as well as her daughter, Minerva, my Mom, to be aware of that wonderful world of magic, dreams, and enchantment she passed on to me, and I in turn to my children. They are indeed passing on the magic and insight to their own kids.
I was fascinated to discover there was a popular song called 'The Little Gypsy Tea Room. Bob Crosby (Bing's brother) recorded it.
I found the lyrics very retro and sweet. So, my dear Nanny in Heaven, remember this song?Give my love to All and I love you Always <3
Minnie was born Wilhelmina Croter in 1888 NJ, but she became Minnie Yuncker later in life. As a very young woman, she and her sisters opened a tiny place where they served sandwiches to the local workers at lunch, and read their tea leaves or cards for free. It was probably 1907 or 8. No one is left to tell me, here anyway.
I don't think The Little Gypsey Tea Room lasted too long, but my imagination filled in the rest. I was hooked on fortune telling and gypsy styles and later Tarot cards. I am so glad Minnie inspired us as well as her daughter, Minerva, my Mom, to be aware of that wonderful world of magic, dreams, and enchantment she passed on to me, and I in turn to my children. They are indeed passing on the magic and insight to their own kids.
I was fascinated to discover there was a popular song called 'The Little Gypsy Tea Room. Bob Crosby (Bing's brother) recorded it.
I found the lyrics very retro and sweet. So, my dear Nanny in Heaven, remember this song?Give my love to All and I love you Always <3
Lyrics to 'The Little Gypsy Tea Room'
It was in a little gypsy tearoom
when i was feeling blue,
it was in a little gypsy tea room
i first laid eyes on you;
When the gypsy came to read the tea leaves
it made me feel quite gay,
when she said that someone in the tea room
would steal my heart away.
I really thought it inconceivable,
but just imagine my surprise,
you made the story quite believable,
right there in front of my eyes.
With a smile that's sweeter than the roses,
you made a dream come true,
it was in a little gypsy tea room
i gave my heart to you.
when i was feeling blue,
it was in a little gypsy tea room
i first laid eyes on you;
When the gypsy came to read the tea leaves
it made me feel quite gay,
when she said that someone in the tea room
would steal my heart away.
I really thought it inconceivable,
but just imagine my surprise,
you made the story quite believable,
right there in front of my eyes.
With a smile that's sweeter than the roses,
you made a dream come true,
it was in a little gypsy tea room
i gave my heart to you.
