Remembering Yesterday
Viewing comments for Chapter 76 "More of Life in the Seventies"A widow's journey into her relationship with her
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Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
Thank you for sharing more of your enjoyable memories. I'm sorry I ran out of sixes early in the week, before I had a chance to review your chapters this time!
It's great when you give us a rundown of current events, as they happened in your lifetime. I vaguely remember the Jim Jones tragedy, because I was in my own little world at college, at the time. I know more about it from historical accounts I've seen on TV in more recent times, but you remember quite a lot, and you summarized it quite well.
I didn't find too much errors, but here are my suggested revisions:
More of Life the Seventies
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More of Life in the Seventies
Don is attending an academy in Arkansas, Carol is graduating HS.
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Don is attending an academy in Arkansas; Carol is graduating high school.
On November 18, a US congressman...
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On November 18, a U.S. congressman...
...who was his first girl friend.
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...who was his first girlfriend.
...a group of boys from our church came by singing Christmas carols.
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...a group of boys from our church came by, singing Christmas carols.
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It must have been uncomfortable when Connie got so attached to Diane, the lady who was babysitting her in the daytime, but of course you were always her loving mother! It probably didn't have anything to do with your age, but just the fact that she was with her in the afternoons. I'm glad she came through with that group of kids for her birthday party, or else Connie would have had a lot more to be upset about, besides losing a little game. I'm glad everything worked out for Carol's dog, Bimbo, who found a good home in the end.
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2020
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Thank you for sharing more of your enjoyable memories. I'm sorry I ran out of sixes early in the week, before I had a chance to review your chapters this time!
It's great when you give us a rundown of current events, as they happened in your lifetime. I vaguely remember the Jim Jones tragedy, because I was in my own little world at college, at the time. I know more about it from historical accounts I've seen on TV in more recent times, but you remember quite a lot, and you summarized it quite well.
I didn't find too much errors, but here are my suggested revisions:
More of Life the Seventies
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More of Life in the Seventies
Don is attending an academy in Arkansas, Carol is graduating HS.
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Don is attending an academy in Arkansas; Carol is graduating high school.
On November 18, a US congressman...
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On November 18, a U.S. congressman...
...who was his first girl friend.
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...who was his first girlfriend.
...a group of boys from our church came by singing Christmas carols.
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...a group of boys from our church came by, singing Christmas carols.
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It must have been uncomfortable when Connie got so attached to Diane, the lady who was babysitting her in the daytime, but of course you were always her loving mother! It probably didn't have anything to do with your age, but just the fact that she was with her in the afternoons. I'm glad she came through with that group of kids for her birthday party, or else Connie would have had a lot more to be upset about, besides losing a little game. I'm glad everything worked out for Carol's dog, Bimbo, who found a good home in the end.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2020
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Thank you, my friend. No problem about the sixes. You are so helpful and I enjoy your comments. I knew Connie loved me and she was a little spoiled by having so much attention from others when she was young. She was my hardest child to raise but no she is the most loving. Thanks again for all the help.
Beth
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You're very welcome, Beth. Thanks for understanding, and also sharing. - Mary Kay xoxo
Comment from thaities, Rebecca V.
I do remember the Jonestown tragedy and was horrified at the outcome. People who do not think and follow blindly are most pitied.
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2020
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I do remember the Jonestown tragedy and was horrified at the outcome. People who do not think and follow blindly are most pitied.
Comment Written 10-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 10-Nov-2020
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Thank you Rebecca. I remined people of Jonestown for a reason. It is sad and frightening when people follow blindly.
Beth
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Absolutely true!
Comment from Sally Law
This is a wonderful way for your story to be told to your children. It does allow them to see you through another lens. We have a tendency to think of our parents as otherworldly. A fine story and full of real life. Sending you my best today as always and blessings,
Sally XOs....
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020
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This is a wonderful way for your story to be told to your children. It does allow them to see you through another lens. We have a tendency to think of our parents as otherworldly. A fine story and full of real life. Sending you my best today as always and blessings,
Sally XOs....
Comment Written 08-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020
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Thank you Sally, I appreciate the review and comments.
Beth
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for putting all this into historical perspective. Jonestown was such a nightmare. When I was in Berkeley, people of the cult were giving out pamphlets next to us who were giving out literature for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Scary to think of!
Thanks for sharing about the birthdays for the kids. I would imagine it was hard for the twins to be apart.
"you drank the cool aid." (Kool-aid)
Since I didn't know the other kids mothers (kids')
because she make a scene (made)
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020
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Thank you for putting all this into historical perspective. Jonestown was such a nightmare. When I was in Berkeley, people of the cult were giving out pamphlets next to us who were giving out literature for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Scary to think of!
Thanks for sharing about the birthdays for the kids. I would imagine it was hard for the twins to be apart.
"you drank the cool aid." (Kool-aid)
Since I didn't know the other kids mothers (kids')
because she make a scene (made)
Comment Written 08-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2020
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Thank you for the review and comments. I also appreciate the help by catching spags. I see you have promoted my story with a pump again. You know how much I appreciate that.
Beth
Comment from zanya
Lots of family fun and frolic and growing up in these years as the young family moves along in their lives - a wonderful sense of immediacy in the narration of the events
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2020
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Lots of family fun and frolic and growing up in these years as the young family moves along in their lives - a wonderful sense of immediacy in the narration of the events
Comment Written 07-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. I lot of people mention the sense of immediacy. I think in my memory when I think back itt feels like I'm still there.
Beth
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
I just love this series! Where did Bimbo do his business? I shudder to contemplate.
...community [comma] which was called Jonestown; you've drank the cool aid s/b you drank or you've drunk the Kool-Aid; gone to her neighbor's s/b neighbors' (houses) and brought all those kids.
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2020
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I just love this series! Where did Bimbo do his business? I shudder to contemplate.
...community [comma] which was called Jonestown; you've drank the cool aid s/b you drank or you've drunk the Kool-Aid; gone to her neighbor's s/b neighbors' (houses) and brought all those kids.
Comment Written 07-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2020
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Thank you, Liz. She did managed to get him trained to poop and pee on paper but although she changed the paper, he room didn't spell so good. Also the wet paper darkened the hardwood. We had have it refinished. Thanks again for all the help. I'm glad you like my story.
Beth
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The room didn't smell so good--YA THINK?
Comment from Mistydawn
I can only imagine the look on your face when Don old you about his rock climbing. Christi is into boys now, your fun is just beginning with her. the rollercoaster of emotions with her first love. I'm glad Connie's party turned out good. Your chapter is well-written, very interesting from start to finish. I look forward to reading more.
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2020
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I can only imagine the look on your face when Don old you about his rock climbing. Christi is into boys now, your fun is just beginning with her. the rollercoaster of emotions with her first love. I'm glad Connie's party turned out good. Your chapter is well-written, very interesting from start to finish. I look forward to reading more.
Comment Written 07-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2020
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Thank you so much for the review and comment. Yes, my son was doing some dangerous stuff. Christi is a drama queen and her emotional roller-coaster still manages to drive me nuts. LOL.
Beth
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I have one like her. He claims he gets it from me, but I don' agree.
Comment from royowen
That story of Connie going out and recruiting some kids to come to her party, revealed she didn't have a sense of rejection, so you did a good job building self image into her. It reminds of the biblical story of going into the highways and byways inviting people to the.feast, love your biography, Beth, well done blessings Roy
Typo : I have a feeling (being) that being. 2 She didn't seem to mind (called) you dad. Calling
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2020
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That story of Connie going out and recruiting some kids to come to her party, revealed she didn't have a sense of rejection, so you did a good job building self image into her. It reminds of the biblical story of going into the highways and byways inviting people to the.feast, love your biography, Beth, well done blessings Roy
Typo : I have a feeling (being) that being. 2 She didn't seem to mind (called) you dad. Calling
Comment Written 07-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2020
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Thank you for the review and great comment. Actually it was my neighbor, Diane who found the children for her party. Connie didn't seem to feel rejected however. She's always had a good self image. Thank you for seeing the spags.
Beth
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That?s good Beth
Comment from Suzanna Ray
Dear Beth, in this chapter of your story you're not only write of family activities, but also the kindness of neighbors, and events in the world that you're descendants may never believe. (Here I refer to the story of Jim Jones and his cult of fanatic followers.) This story will be a good cautionary tale for your great grand children, so that they may not become victims of similar situations.
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2020
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Dear Beth, in this chapter of your story you're not only write of family activities, but also the kindness of neighbors, and events in the world that you're descendants may never believe. (Here I refer to the story of Jim Jones and his cult of fanatic followers.) This story will be a good cautionary tale for your great grand children, so that they may not become victims of similar situations.
Comment Written 07-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2020
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Thank you, Suzanne. The Jim Jones thing was a dark moment in history. I'm so glad you are continuing to read this story.
Beth
Comment from Ben Colder
Now the way the election has gone. I thank we all have just been poured the cool aid. I remember this very well. Your story as always brings me to many times of my life. Thanks Beth.
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2020
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Now the way the election has gone. I thank we all have just been poured the cool aid. I remember this very well. Your story as always brings me to many times of my life. Thanks Beth.
Comment Written 07-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2020
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Thank you for the review and comments. I know you are unhappy with the outcome. but if you believef all the preachers that assured us that God had revealed to them personally that Trump would win the election, it seems some of them might have been drinking the Kool Aid. God doesn't lie.
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I told the world, he would elected in 16 because of a vision that was give in 1978 to Burt
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i SAID HE WOULD BE ELECTED IN 2016. GOD HAS NOT TOLD ME OR ANYONE THAT i KNOW OF HE WOULD BE REELECTED. Many people I know are refusing to live under socialism and are leaving, some to Israel. .
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Who is Burt? Did you believe he would be elected this time? It may not be over. He may refuse to leave, and he has some thugs that will start a war to keep him there.
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I hate Kool -Aid. LOL..
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Pastor of Assembly Of God Beaumont Texas. I have nothing from the Lord on it but it does not matter, He may have revealed it to others. I do not sell God short
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We just need to pray God's will. I do not see God selling us out now. Israel would lose the best friend she has.
