Remembering Yesterday
Viewing comments for Chapter 119 "The Fall of 1990"A widow's journey into her relationship with her
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Comment from Mary Kay Bonfante
Wow! Your kids were full of surprises, as much in their teens and adult years, as they were as children, if not more so. It must have been quite a surprise to find Lenny and Leslie on the bed with Connie (even though Lenny stayed out of the sheets). And Connie toilet-papering her boss's house... no wonder her boss's girlfriend didn't like her (if that was even true). And then Christine giving out kittens for "trick or treat," seems more like a trick to me, unless you were one of the kittens!
I found very few errors in this chapter, and they were mostly just commas that needed to be added:
In addition to the trip they'd bought an expensive Chow puppy.
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In addition to the trip, they'd bought an expensive Chow puppy.
...they were up until three in the morning still discussing their beliefs.
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...they were up until three in the morning, still discussing their beliefs.
We celebrated Thankgiving early here on the Sunday before the Holiday,
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We celebrated Thanksgiving early here on the Sunday before the holiday, [note both revisions]
Rhomas is Evan's blorher
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Rhomas is Evan's brother.
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You even had an extra "kid" for awhile, one with scraggly hair, who phoned you with kitty reports. Very funny!
There are an amazing number of people out there, in search of mother figures. I have met a few of them on Facebook/Messenger, people who love to address me as "Mom" or "Mum." (It's way better than the catfishers looking for romantic involvement!) I can handle that, since I don't have any children, but the 18-year-old kid who started calling me "Grandma" was kind of annoying. I wouldn't mind if I actually had biological children and grandchildren, but at 63, having skipped the "mother" stage, I really don't enjoy being regarded as a grandmother, unless, perhaps, the child was in diapers.
reply by the author on 13-May-2021
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Wow! Your kids were full of surprises, as much in their teens and adult years, as they were as children, if not more so. It must have been quite a surprise to find Lenny and Leslie on the bed with Connie (even though Lenny stayed out of the sheets). And Connie toilet-papering her boss's house... no wonder her boss's girlfriend didn't like her (if that was even true). And then Christine giving out kittens for "trick or treat," seems more like a trick to me, unless you were one of the kittens!
I found very few errors in this chapter, and they were mostly just commas that needed to be added:
In addition to the trip they'd bought an expensive Chow puppy.
-->
In addition to the trip, they'd bought an expensive Chow puppy.
...they were up until three in the morning still discussing their beliefs.
-->
...they were up until three in the morning, still discussing their beliefs.
We celebrated Thankgiving early here on the Sunday before the Holiday,
-->
We celebrated Thanksgiving early here on the Sunday before the holiday, [note both revisions]
Rhomas is Evan's blorher
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Rhomas is Evan's brother.
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You even had an extra "kid" for awhile, one with scraggly hair, who phoned you with kitty reports. Very funny!
There are an amazing number of people out there, in search of mother figures. I have met a few of them on Facebook/Messenger, people who love to address me as "Mom" or "Mum." (It's way better than the catfishers looking for romantic involvement!) I can handle that, since I don't have any children, but the 18-year-old kid who started calling me "Grandma" was kind of annoying. I wouldn't mind if I actually had biological children and grandchildren, but at 63, having skipped the "mother" stage, I really don't enjoy being regarded as a grandmother, unless, perhaps, the child was in diapers.
Comment Written 13-May-2021
reply by the author on 13-May-2021
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Mary Kay, Thank you so much for the wonderful help. I'm afraid you read this one after it wasn't active. I will be saying more about the guy who took the kittens because he was still calling into the next. HE was probably harmless but Connie was terrified of him. I don't blame you for now wanting to be called grandmother. You're too young for that. I see you've done the more recent one so I'll go on to it.
Beth
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You're very welcome, Beth. Yes, sometimes I review posts even after their promotions are over, especially if I'm following the story. Thanks for understanding about the "Grandma" thing :-)
Connie was terrified of kitty guy? Oh no! Looking forward to learning more. I'm glad he wasn't really a bad guy.
Love, Mary Kay xoxo
Comment from Raffaelina Lowcock
You continue to entertain your readers with the many happenings that go on in your family. I love the way you got that caller to take three kittens and I laughed when you informed us that he felt like part of the family. Don and Kimberly need to study a budget. Connie is becoming more responsible. I don't exactly know about Christi. She might find one boy eventually, that she will keep. LOL. Poor Evan, must have missed you all at Thanksgiving.
Ralf
reply by the author on 10-May-2021
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You continue to entertain your readers with the many happenings that go on in your family. I love the way you got that caller to take three kittens and I laughed when you informed us that he felt like part of the family. Don and Kimberly need to study a budget. Connie is becoming more responsible. I don't exactly know about Christi. She might find one boy eventually, that she will keep. LOL. Poor Evan, must have missed you all at Thanksgiving.
Ralf
Comment Written 10-May-2021
reply by the author on 10-May-2021
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I'm not sure that one was still active. I just put another one on. I appreciate the review. Evan didn't go to Mississippi with us, but i'd already cooked an early Thanksgiving on the Sunday before so he had all the leftovers while we gone. I had to back so I get get Connie's friend, Lesley back home.
Beth.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you again, for sharing your memoirs with us. I really enjoy reading them. I know you family is very normal. I think many people will learn and feel their family is normal too.
reply by the author on 08-May-2021
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Thank you again, for sharing your memoirs with us. I really enjoy reading them. I know you family is very normal. I think many people will learn and feel their family is normal too.
Comment Written 08-May-2021
reply by the author on 08-May-2021
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Thank you Barbara. I think my family was pretty normal. Some think I had more problems that most but I don't think so . They have just forgotten the bad stuff.
Beth
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They sure have, or are in denial.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
The style of writing of this ramble through your life is really attractive, and makes for a comfortable read.
Potential SPAGs for your consideration:
brother, Rhomas, and sister, Maxine > perhaps Thomas ?
when the have to ride > when they have to ride
Rhomus is Evan's blorher ??
reply by the author on 06-May-2021
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The style of writing of this ramble through your life is really attractive, and makes for a comfortable read.
Potential SPAGs for your consideration:
brother, Rhomas, and sister, Maxine > perhaps Thomas ?
when the have to ride > when they have to ride
Rhomus is Evan's blorher ??
Comment Written 06-May-2021
reply by the author on 06-May-2021
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Thank you so much for the review and comment and for catching a spag. Rhomas is correct. I had a creative Mother-in-law. She came up some names and combination no else used. i don't know where she got the name Rhomus. We got used to it, but I'm sure others find it odd. LOL
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But where did the one Rhomas and one Rhomus come from? just the a to u change all seems very strange to me.
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Oh, I missed that. You did catch another spag. It should be Rhomas
Comment from Ben Colder
As I may have said before, your story is about a typical middle-class American family. Yep, we all have had lessons on learning the value of a dollar, but I have learned, the rougher the start, the better the ending.
Good one Beth. Have had a few health problems but have bounced back. Sorry to be late in reviewing.
reply by the author on 06-May-2021
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As I may have said before, your story is about a typical middle-class American family. Yep, we all have had lessons on learning the value of a dollar, but I have learned, the rougher the start, the better the ending.
Good one Beth. Have had a few health problems but have bounced back. Sorry to be late in reviewing.
Comment Written 06-May-2021
reply by the author on 06-May-2021
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Thank you Chuck, I'm relieved to see you back. I was afraid you might be sick. I'm glad to know you are back. I appreciate the review and the six stars.
Beth
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I had a few moments back there. I thought I was leaving the dance, but the music kept playing, and here I am.
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Wow. You make it sound serious. I hope everything will be okay now. That music needs to keep playing.
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
It is amazing how you can remember the past days of your life...did you jot down any information prior to your writings? Like the idea that you and your family love to vacation together....family togetherness sometimes is the best.
reply by the author on 06-May-2021
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It is amazing how you can remember the past days of your life...did you jot down any information prior to your writings? Like the idea that you and your family love to vacation together....family togetherness sometimes is the best.
Comment Written 05-May-2021
reply by the author on 06-May-2021
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Thank you Rosemary. I appreciate the review. Actually I did keep a journal for a few years after I moved to Chattanooga which includes what I'm writing at the moment. Earlier I relied only on memory.
Beth
Comment from Ulla
Wow, Beth, quite a few things were happening here. I had to keep very concentrated to keep up with it all. So we go from your husbands fractured hip, to Don an Kimberly's shaky marriage to all the other things going on, trying to finding homes for a lot of kittens. I love it. Now what? Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 05-May-2021
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Wow, Beth, quite a few things were happening here. I had to keep very concentrated to keep up with it all. So we go from your husbands fractured hip, to Don an Kimberly's shaky marriage to all the other things going on, trying to finding homes for a lot of kittens. I love it. Now what? Ulla:)))
Comment Written 05-May-2021
reply by the author on 05-May-2021
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Thank you Ulla, I'm glad you still reading this crasy biography. There is always a lot going on.
Beth
Comment from Suzanna Ray
Dear Beth, this chapter sounds almost like you used your diary to list all the comings and going's of everyone in the family, and just fleshed out those facts with what you remember about everyone's particular troubles, likes and dislikes and who went with who, where, and why.
reply by the author on 05-May-2021
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Dear Beth, this chapter sounds almost like you used your diary to list all the comings and going's of everyone in the family, and just fleshed out those facts with what you remember about everyone's particular troubles, likes and dislikes and who went with who, where, and why.
Comment Written 04-May-2021
reply by the author on 05-May-2021
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Thank you Suzanna. You are right to an extent, because I did keep a journal for a few years and it is jogging my memory. I wished I kept writing one because I know I have forgotten a lot of things.
Comment from Sankey
Glad I still had a SIX for ya. This, as usual, still a great read. Keep it coming. A couple of spags this time around. Carol and Glen w[h]en(t) to his parents
picked her up from the ai[d](r) terminal.
reply by the author on 04-May-2021
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Glad I still had a SIX for ya. This, as usual, still a great read. Keep it coming. A couple of spags this time around. Carol and Glen w[h]en(t) to his parents
picked her up from the ai[d](r) terminal.
Comment Written 04-May-2021
reply by the author on 04-May-2021
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Thank you so much for the review and for saving six stars for me. I really appreciate it and I also am pleased that you see the spags so I cane fix them.
Beth
Comment from lyenochka
I had to laugh at how Christi got rid of the kittens! Lol. And then that motorcycle boat guy who became part of your family because of adopting kittens! How funny!
I was concerned that Evan stayed home alone when he wasn't feeling well. He didn't even want you go to work when he wasn't well.
It's so cool that Don and Kimberly could share the Bible with Lenny!
Typos and things:
she answered the door with a kitten her her (in her)
The newlyweds were spending weekend (the weekend? or weekends?)
Carol and Glen when to his parents (went)
to Hattisburg to meet Lesley's mom, (Hattiesburg)
The kids wanted to go back to Chattagnooa, (Chattanooga)
reply by the author on 04-May-2021
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I had to laugh at how Christi got rid of the kittens! Lol. And then that motorcycle boat guy who became part of your family because of adopting kittens! How funny!
I was concerned that Evan stayed home alone when he wasn't feeling well. He didn't even want you go to work when he wasn't well.
It's so cool that Don and Kimberly could share the Bible with Lenny!
Typos and things:
she answered the door with a kitten her her (in her)
The newlyweds were spending weekend (the weekend? or weekends?)
Carol and Glen when to his parents (went)
to Hattisburg to meet Lesley's mom, (Hattiesburg)
The kids wanted to go back to Chattagnooa, (Chattanooga)
Comment Written 04-May-2021
reply by the author on 04-May-2021
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Thank you so much for the review and comment. I appreciate the help. I can't believe I misspelt Chattanooga as often as I right that word. The same for Hattiesburg. I can't trust those fingers.
Beth
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No worries - it happens to all of us. I mistype my own name!
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Well, I thought I'd answered but apparently I typed my answer to you on to another person review. I'll bet he finds that confusing. I really appreciate your help. I hope I didn't nominate him instead of you.
Beth
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These boxes get confusing. I think we've all wrote puzzling messages to unintended recipients. Lol.
