My great-grandmother, a strong Cherokee from Oklahoma, raised 13 kids of her own and my mom. Then helped me and my sister get started. Her name was Rose; I named my first Tennessee Walking Horse baby Rose, after her. She has several nicknames, one of which is Rosita. In honor of Rose. . . . Ramblin' Rose, Rosebud, Rosie, RoRoRosie, Rosamund . . . .