At Home in Mississippi
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Comment from lyenochka
Yes, that's when you met your husband! I am glad you saw that movie and were glowing with self confidence that caught Evan's eye!
I am horrified that your neighbor would strip your grandmother's roses like that. Such inconsideration!
I like the banquet idea much more than today's lavish proms. I never went to proms. I was really not into big parties.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2024
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Yes, that's when you met your husband! I am glad you saw that movie and were glowing with self confidence that caught Evan's eye!
I am horrified that your neighbor would strip your grandmother's roses like that. Such inconsideration!
I like the banquet idea much more than today's lavish proms. I never went to proms. I was really not into big parties.
Comment Written 01-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2024
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Thank you, Helen. Yes, I keep writing about the same things but some days they come out a little different. I never told about my grandma's roses before. To me that was a sad story.
Beth
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Oh, to be young again and go through some of those fun times.... but, then again, maybe not! ;) ;) lol! A wonderful chapter for your book and I look forward to hearing more about this young man.... wink, wink! ;) Thanx for sharing! ;) Yvette
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2024
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Oh, to be young again and go through some of those fun times.... but, then again, maybe not! ;) ;) lol! A wonderful chapter for your book and I look forward to hearing more about this young man.... wink, wink! ;) Thanx for sharing! ;) Yvette
Comment Written 01-Dec-2024
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2024
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Thank you, Yvette. I always said I would be willing to do it all again but I have to be young and energetic. I appreciate the review.
Beth
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Very nice. So nicely written, in fact, I got lost in the story and forgot that I was supposed to be reviewing the writing. Guess that means it was great writing!
Really sad about Grandma's roses.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2024
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Very nice. So nicely written, in fact, I got lost in the story and forgot that I was supposed to be reviewing the writing. Guess that means it was great writing!
Really sad about Grandma's roses.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 30-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2024
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Thank you, Wayne. I really like your comment. It is good to know someone can get lost in your story.
Beth
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this story with us. I was shocked at them cutting your gradma's roses. That was horrible. I do enjoy reading these memoirs.
Each year the roses made the old house look beautiful and their scent was amazing. (the 'eau' in beautiful is in blue font???)
It's for the best. Beth might have gotten stung," (stung.")
She was also the one who sold Mom her outdated clothes for my sophomore wardrove. (wardrobe????)
My best friend and cousin Joy, and I spent (cousin, Joy)
n early August just before the beginning of my senior year. Joy's family left on a family vacation and Dave went back to Texas. (year, Joy)
It might have ended there, but It didn't. (it didn't)
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2024
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Thank you for sharing this story with us. I was shocked at them cutting your gradma's roses. That was horrible. I do enjoy reading these memoirs.
Each year the roses made the old house look beautiful and their scent was amazing. (the 'eau' in beautiful is in blue font???)
It's for the best. Beth might have gotten stung," (stung.")
She was also the one who sold Mom her outdated clothes for my sophomore wardrove. (wardrobe????)
My best friend and cousin Joy, and I spent (cousin, Joy)
n early August just before the beginning of my senior year. Joy's family left on a family vacation and Dave went back to Texas. (year, Joy)
It might have ended there, but It didn't. (it didn't)
Comment Written 29-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 01-Dec-2024
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Thank you, Barbara. I appreciate the review, comments and help you gave me on this one.
Beth
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Thank you, Barbara. I appreciate the review, comments and help you gave me on this one.
Beth
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
The teenage years are filled with angst and yearning and future hopes and worries. Throw in hormones, and It's a wonder so many of us survive. Good writing. Karen
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2024
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The teenage years are filled with angst and yearning and future hopes and worries. Throw in hormones, and It's a wonder so many of us survive. Good writing. Karen
Comment Written 29-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 02-Dec-2024
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Thank you, Karen. It is a wonder we survive without getting in to so much trouble there is no way out.
Beth
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Some one watches out for us.
Comment from Wendy G
I enjoy your stories, perhaps particularly because of the cultural differences between the schooling systems. I was shocked at that neighbour girl taking all your grandmother's roses. How very arrogant and insensitive she was, and leaving your poor grandmother in tears. Her brother likewise who assumed he could do whatever he liked with you! Not a nice family. Well written!
Wendy
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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I enjoy your stories, perhaps particularly because of the cultural differences between the schooling systems. I was shocked at that neighbour girl taking all your grandmother's roses. How very arrogant and insensitive she was, and leaving your poor grandmother in tears. Her brother likewise who assumed he could do whatever he liked with you! Not a nice family. Well written!
Wendy
Comment Written 29-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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Thank you, Wendy I glad you are enjoying my stories. Yes some people are quite pushy. I don't allow people to do that. Neighbor need to be put in their place if they are rude and arrogant
Beth
Comment from Begin Again
So you are leaving us on the edge of our seats wondering about the mysterious boy.. guess he might be your husband...but I've been known to be wrong. As usual, a great telling of your childhood and life.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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So you are leaving us on the edge of our seats wondering about the mysterious boy.. guess he might be your husband...but I've been known to be wrong. As usual, a great telling of your childhood and life.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 28-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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Thank you, Carol. I didn't know myself. It took a while to realize he would be the one.
Beth
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But your judgement was perfect when you did realize it!
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
Can't wit to read what happens because it is sounding very romantic. Right now I am just livid at that pathetic girl making your grandmother cry. That took a lot of nerve and I'm sorry your grandmother felt obligated to do as she said.
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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Can't wit to read what happens because it is sounding very romantic. Right now I am just livid at that pathetic girl making your grandmother cry. That took a lot of nerve and I'm sorry your grandmother felt obligated to do as she said.
Comment Written 28-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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Thank you, Marilyn. It wasn't love at first sight. It took me a while to realize he was the one.
Beth
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Thank you for sharing another chapter here, Beth, in which those school years continue to hold vivid memories of social occasions and the lure of romance. An enjoyable read with your husband-to-be making a modest appearance:) Take care Debbie
sophomore wardro(b)e
the way he was looking at me ma(d)e me think...
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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Thank you for sharing another chapter here, Beth, in which those school years continue to hold vivid memories of social occasions and the lure of romance. An enjoyable read with your husband-to-be making a modest appearance:) Take care Debbie
sophomore wardro(b)e
the way he was looking at me ma(d)e me think...
Comment Written 28-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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Thank you, Debbie. It seems I've taken my time getting though Hign school. One more year to go. I appreciate your comments.
Beth
Comment from jim vecchio
Happy Thanksgiving! This was a real nice treat for this day. You always manage to write a story about your youth that truly captures the reader. Can't wait to read more of that "stranger". Wish I had six!
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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Happy Thanksgiving! This was a real nice treat for this day. You always manage to write a story about your youth that truly captures the reader. Can't wait to read more of that "stranger". Wish I had six!
Comment Written 28-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2024
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Thank you, Jim. hope you had a nice Thanksgiving.
Beth
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Thank you! My daughter visited but when she had to leave, I got a bit lonely.