At Home in Mississippi
Viewing comments for Chapter 12 "Tidbits, Cures and Other Kids"Growing up in the 40 and 50 in MIssissippi
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Comment from lyenochka
I remember the "Doll" story! You were indeed diabolical for a three year old but like you said, you were an only child and nothing was ever denied you. I also enjoyed reading about your mom's and grandmother's health treatments! Glad you survived them as well as the diseases you were exposed to!
reply by the author on 24-May-2024
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I remember the "Doll" story! You were indeed diabolical for a three year old but like you said, you were an only child and nothing was ever denied you. I also enjoyed reading about your mom's and grandmother's health treatments! Glad you survived them as well as the diseases you were exposed to!
Comment Written 08-May-2024
reply by the author on 24-May-2024
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Thank you Helen. I knew you would be the only one to remmeber it. Either you take the time to read more closely or you have a excellent memory.
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You have a super memory - as you can share details from your childhood. My mom has a terrific memory. I don't think mine is as good as hers.
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Wow, Beth, you had some pretty bad experiences with your tiny peers!! Diseases, an outhouse and some doll incident to be explained later.
Love the home remedies!! I've heard of the one with onions, caster oil and Vicks, some of the others, not so much.
Hearing your stories makes me feel less abused as a child because my mother hated doctors.
Take care,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 08-May-2024
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Wow, Beth, you had some pretty bad experiences with your tiny peers!! Diseases, an outhouse and some doll incident to be explained later.
Love the home remedies!! I've heard of the one with onions, caster oil and Vicks, some of the others, not so much.
Hearing your stories makes me feel less abused as a child because my mother hated doctors.
Take care,
Rhonda
Comment Written 07-May-2024
reply by the author on 08-May-2024
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Thank you Rhonda. Yes some of those early cures were questionable but some may have worked as better than the pills we have today.
I'm not fond of doctors myself. I think they've been trained to give a drug if we complain, where it is what we need or not.
Comment from Ric Myworld
Those diabolical streaks are many times the highlights of personality. And of course, I can picture you gloating over your own cleverness, of which you surely are even still. I can't imagine anyone getting much over on you. Well, unless you just let them have their way and laugh then they are out of the room. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 07-May-2024
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Those diabolical streaks are many times the highlights of personality. And of course, I can picture you gloating over your own cleverness, of which you surely are even still. I can't imagine anyone getting much over on you. Well, unless you just let them have their way and laugh then they are out of the room. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 07-May-2024
reply by the author on 07-May-2024
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Thank Ric, I really appreciater the review. I need to go glost over my cleverness. LOL
Beth
Comment from Ben Colder
They called a sugar tit in my neck of the woods but it worked. The vapor rub worked and Father Johns cough syrup. Uk. I think we kids we through much old fashion experiences. Good one, Beth.
reply by the author on 12-May-2024
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They called a sugar tit in my neck of the woods but it worked. The vapor rub worked and Father Johns cough syrup. Uk. I think we kids we through much old fashion experiences. Good one, Beth.
Comment Written 07-May-2024
reply by the author on 12-May-2024
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Thank yuu for the review. Most of us survived the old cures but they weren't something we enjoyed. It made me keep my mouth shut if I didn't feel good.
Beth
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lol
Comment from Tom Horonzy
trying to get vevenge.? This cannot be right.
Several things in this post tells from what decade/s thes tory is told with hints like Ponds cream and cod liver oil the go to remedy for anything but ewspecially if memory serves me well a pouty mouth.
reply by the author on 06-May-2024
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trying to get vevenge.? This cannot be right.
Several things in this post tells from what decade/s thes tory is told with hints like Ponds cream and cod liver oil the go to remedy for anything but ewspecially if memory serves me well a pouty mouth.
Comment Written 06-May-2024
reply by the author on 06-May-2024
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Thank you Tom. THe work was revenge. Cod live oil and Castor oil left me with a aversion to any kind of oily food.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I haven't heard of Ponds Cold cream in years Beth and this brought back some memories. And cod liver oil! we used to take it and it was so disgusting. We also took this thick black syrup stuff and I just can't remember the name of it now.
A fascinating post about your early childhood Beth.
One small edit here Beth:
. . . .as to how I felt I (was) getting )revenge).
Love Dolly x
reply by the author on 15-May-2024
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I haven't heard of Ponds Cold cream in years Beth and this brought back some memories. And cod liver oil! we used to take it and it was so disgusting. We also took this thick black syrup stuff and I just can't remember the name of it now.
A fascinating post about your early childhood Beth.
One small edit here Beth:
. . . .as to how I felt I (was) getting )revenge).
Love Dolly x
Comment Written 06-May-2024
reply by the author on 15-May-2024
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Thank you Dolly. I am so for behind bug I really appreciate your reviews. You may be remember Black Draught. It was a laxative. I think they make a cough syrup too.
Beth
Comment from royowen
How on earth do you remember when getting revenge on someone, perhaps boys are different, I can't remember getting 'revenge' on others heh heh. I think there is a little bit of Jezebel, Eve and Delilah in all females. Although there Esther, Ruth, Mary and Deborah too. Beautifully written Beth, blessings Roy
Typo : how I felt (when) I (was) getting revenge.
reply by the author on 12-May-2024
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How on earth do you remember when getting revenge on someone, perhaps boys are different, I can't remember getting 'revenge' on others heh heh. I think there is a little bit of Jezebel, Eve and Delilah in all females. Although there Esther, Ruth, Mary and Deborah too. Beautifully written Beth, blessings Roy
Typo : how I felt (when) I (was) getting revenge.
Comment Written 06-May-2024
reply by the author on 12-May-2024
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Thank you Roy, Yes women are more devious that men. Men try to do things in a physical way while female and more inclined to plot something more complicated, in which no one will realize they are guilty. Most of us tend to outgrow the urge to do that over time.
Beth
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Yes, i Think you?re right,
Comment from Spitfire
A fun read that recalled a few memories from my childhood. Thank goodness, treatments for sickness come in the form of pills or not too bad tasting liquids now. Can't wait to read about your revenge.
reply by the author on 10-May-2024
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A fun read that recalled a few memories from my childhood. Thank goodness, treatments for sickness come in the form of pills or not too bad tasting liquids now. Can't wait to read about your revenge.
Comment Written 06-May-2024
reply by the author on 10-May-2024
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Thank you for the review. Some of those medicines they gave up were pure torture for kids. I'm glad you found this one fun.
Beth
Comment from Teri7
I always enjoy reading your stories. This was another cute one that reminded me of all the yucky stuff our mom gave us when we were sick. I can't wait to read about the doll. Thanks for sharing with us! please check this out:
as to how I got the carried out my vevenge.
this sentence at the end didn't make a lot of sense to me.
love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 10-May-2024
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I always enjoy reading your stories. This was another cute one that reminded me of all the yucky stuff our mom gave us when we were sick. I can't wait to read about the doll. Thanks for sharing with us! please check this out:
as to how I got the carried out my vevenge.
this sentence at the end didn't make a lot of sense to me.
love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 06-May-2024
reply by the author on 10-May-2024
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Thank you Teri. I'm pleased you like my stories. Thanks for pointing out something that didn't make sense . You were right. I corrected so it is better understood.
Beth
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing these memories with us. Yes, it's funny how things work out when we're young. I know you children will enjoy reading this. I couldn't find any way to improve this post.
reply by the author on 12-May-2024
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Thank you for sharing these memories with us. Yes, it's funny how things work out when we're young. I know you children will enjoy reading this. I couldn't find any way to improve this post.
Comment Written 06-May-2024
reply by the author on 12-May-2024
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Thank you Barbara. I'm very far behind bug I guess I will eventually get them all reae.
Beth