Remembering Yesterday
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Comment from Judy Lawless
It's nice to read more of your memoir, Beth. The changes in your family dynamics as you all age is interesting. I wonder why Don tried to discourage Connie's boyfriends. I enjoyed reading this.
A couple of little spags:
It turned out to be a much bigger job that(than)
Kimberly was willing to pick me (up) and do
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2022
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It's nice to read more of your memoir, Beth. The changes in your family dynamics as you all age is interesting. I wonder why Don tried to discourage Connie's boyfriends. I enjoyed reading this.
A couple of little spags:
It turned out to be a much bigger job that(than)
Kimberly was willing to pick me (up) and do
Comment Written 24-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 24-Jul-2022
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Thank you Judy. I appreciate you continuing to read my story. I'm glad you point out the things I miss so I can fix them.
Beth
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You?re most welcome, Beth. I?ve missed a lot of posts lately. It?s been a busy summer.
Comment from Ulla
Hi Beth, as you know I'm so enjoying reading about your life and you never disappoint. This is no exception. Life is not easy for any of you at the moment. I can see that.
I can also understand your disappointment with the poetry class.
Your writing is so engaging. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2022
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Hi Beth, as you know I'm so enjoying reading about your life and you never disappoint. This is no exception. Life is not easy for any of you at the moment. I can see that.
I can also understand your disappointment with the poetry class.
Your writing is so engaging. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 22-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2022
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Thank you Ulla. I'm so glad you like reading my story. I really appreciate the stars. I'm looking forward to you next chapter of life with Captain great grandfather, Lorenzo.
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It will be there on Sunday. Smile. Ulla:)))
Comment from Ric Myworld
We never realize how similar our lives are to most everyone else's until someone shows us. The cycle of life: when things are good, better enjoy them, they won't stay that way long. But when they are bad, most times, they'll get better. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2022
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We never realize how similar our lives are to most everyone else's until someone shows us. The cycle of life: when things are good, better enjoy them, they won't stay that way long. But when they are bad, most times, they'll get better. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 22-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2022
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Thank you for the review, Ric. I'm sure my life isn't very different from the lives of others. We all have the up and downs to deal with and it is a good thing if we manage to enjoy the positive things as long as we can. There is never a time when everything is perfect.
Beth
Comment from Theodore McDowell
I never grow tired of these background posts on your life. I feel like I know you better after each one, and they are very down-to-earth. I particularly enjoyed the discussion of your writing and poetry journey. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2022
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I never grow tired of these background posts on your life. I feel like I know you better after each one, and they are very down-to-earth. I particularly enjoyed the discussion of your writing and poetry journey. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 22-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2022
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Thank you, Ted. I feel like I know you pretty well too through your poetry. We have different ways of laying our lives bare on paper.
Beth
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a good job with this chapter, Beth. I enjoyed reading it.
Grom its title, I have to agree with you. It sounded as though the
roof was like so many--don't know what's under them til you get
there. I liked the idea of the poetry class. Glad you lasted the whole
time. The teacher seemed to be just a bit odd. I believe, though,
you learned for the class.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
You asked our renters to get an estimate on a new roof. When they sent us the paperwook,[ paper work ] it was $6,000.
He said we could bring him all the work we'd done previously(,) and he would evluate [ evaluate ] it.
which made me think he didn't want to risk hurting anyones [anyone's ] feelings.
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2022
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You did a good job with this chapter, Beth. I enjoyed reading it.
Grom its title, I have to agree with you. It sounded as though the
roof was like so many--don't know what's under them til you get
there. I liked the idea of the poetry class. Glad you lasted the whole
time. The teacher seemed to be just a bit odd. I believe, though,
you learned for the class.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
You asked our renters to get an estimate on a new roof. When they sent us the paperwook,[ paper work ] it was $6,000.
He said we could bring him all the work we'd done previously(,) and he would evluate [ evaluate ] it.
which made me think he didn't want to risk hurting anyones [anyone's ] feelings.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2022
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Thank you Jan, I really appreciate the review and comments. Thanks for help with the spags.
Beth
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing these memoirs with us. I know I've said it before, but I believe it's a good thing you're writing these down. I struggle with poetry myself. I think I finally have syllables down but no clue on meter.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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Thank you for sharing these memoirs with us. I know I've said it before, but I believe it's a good thing you're writing these down. I struggle with poetry myself. I think I finally have syllables down but no clue on meter.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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Thank you for reviewing my story. I still have a problem with meter. I should take a class on this site but writing poetry is not something I do regularly.
Comment from Jay Squires
I like the way this is written, Beth. It is so personal. It reads like a letter (you know, those things we used to get in the mail). I think this is a good thing you are doing for your family.
Unfortunately, it would still be a month or so before we would see any of the money from the vaccine settlement. [Somehow, Beth, I've gotten away from this without realizing it. Can I ask you what the vaccination settlement was? Was it connected with Covid vaccination? That is so timely.]
Don went down the following week and was able to finished with the roof. [... able to FINISH with the roof.]
With Don away, I'd had to keep Lauren a much of the time [Get rid of the "a".]
Good job. Sorry I missed the previous chapters.
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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I like the way this is written, Beth. It is so personal. It reads like a letter (you know, those things we used to get in the mail). I think this is a good thing you are doing for your family.
Unfortunately, it would still be a month or so before we would see any of the money from the vaccine settlement. [Somehow, Beth, I've gotten away from this without realizing it. Can I ask you what the vaccination settlement was? Was it connected with Covid vaccination? That is so timely.]
Don went down the following week and was able to finished with the roof. [... able to FINISH with the roof.]
With Don away, I'd had to keep Lauren a much of the time [Get rid of the "a".]
Good job. Sorry I missed the previous chapters.
Comment Written 21-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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Thank you so much for the review Jay. I appreciate you reviewing this. The vaccine was the DPT shot given to babies starting at two months. We lost our first child, Susan, from the vaccine. The autopsy show she contacted encephalitis which came from the whopping cough portion of the vaccine. The vaccine admitted the problem in the 1990's and compensated families who lost children if they could prove that is what caused their death. We got $250,000 and the lawyer got the same amount. It was surprise because we had never pursued a lawsuit. Thanks for pointing out the spags. They were corrected earlier.
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I'm sorry to have dredged up uncomfortable memories, Beth. I assumed the vaccination was connected with Covid (which I recently recovered from after having the regular innoculations and two boosters).
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These or not uncomfortable memories. It happened long ago, and I've had four children since, including a set of twins. I don't have a problem remembering.
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
You have ever wanted to do something different being away from your home, particularly about completing a course undertaken; you narrate your story, now you referred to your living under a new roof on your rental house turned out to be expensive, narrating your experience how houses could be money pits; well said, well done, post god speed more, share post not 4 self-joy-pride but 4 God and readers worldwide Alcreator Litt Dear (DR)
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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You have ever wanted to do something different being away from your home, particularly about completing a course undertaken; you narrate your story, now you referred to your living under a new roof on your rental house turned out to be expensive, narrating your experience how houses could be money pits; well said, well done, post god speed more, share post not 4 self-joy-pride but 4 God and readers worldwide Alcreator Litt Dear (DR)
Comment Written 20-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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Thank you, DR I really appreciate the review and comments.
Beth
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Cringe-worthy lament as to the expenses incurred by homeowners and parents. Well done!
Up until then, he'd been reluctant [sugg: comma] wanting to get his debts paid first. (As written, sounds sort of as if he was reluctant to pay off the debts first.)
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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Cringe-worthy lament as to the expenses incurred by homeowners and parents. Well done!
Up until then, he'd been reluctant [sugg: comma] wanting to get his debts paid first. (As written, sounds sort of as if he was reluctant to pay off the debts first.)
Comment Written 20-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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Thanks Elizabeth, I added the comma. I always appreciate your reviews.
Beth
Comment from Sankey
What a great read and so sorry I have not been by your stuff in ages. I am probably way behind. Might try and go back over some of the previous chapters. Just one tiny spag... and he would ev(a)luate
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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What a great read and so sorry I have not been by your stuff in ages. I am probably way behind. Might try and go back over some of the previous chapters. Just one tiny spag... and he would ev(a)luate
Comment Written 20-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 21-Jul-2022
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Hi! I'm glad you see you back. I've missed you. Thank so much for reviewing this and for the six stars.
Beth
