Lol, I also grew up hearing the saying an idle mind is the devil's workshop, I think it is a popular saying are aware of.
50 years is long, it shows the times you spent with her are treasured, and no matter how long those times can be recalled once in a while.
Very strict old lady, I know where my Mom inherited her independence from.
Lol and it is most like you are the same 😃
🙃 guess so....