Late Bloomer
Life doesn't always start at birth11 total reviews
Comment from Ann M
Rachelle,
I'm in Dallas visiting my Mom, who turns 97 in October. I'm sad to hear your Mom didn't provide the emotional support you needed; but pleased to know you found someone who did.
Not a late bloomer to me.... at 25 I was just finishing my BA....having squeezed my four years into seven!
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2022
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Rachelle,
I'm in Dallas visiting my Mom, who turns 97 in October. I'm sad to hear your Mom didn't provide the emotional support you needed; but pleased to know you found someone who did.
Not a late bloomer to me.... at 25 I was just finishing my BA....having squeezed my four years into seven!
Comment Written 25-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2022
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Ann is 87, and I'm spending the night at her house tomorrow night. (My original mother died, and I found out because someone saw the obit and told me.) I hope you have a wonderful time.
(Were any part of the additional three years of college spent waking up with a poodle-hairy foreigner? Asking for a friend.)
Comment from Ann M
Rachelle,
I'm in Dallas visiting my Mom, who turns 97 in October. I'm sad to hear your Mom didn't provide the emotional support you needed; but pleased to know you found someone who did.
Not a late bloomer to me.... at 25 I was just finishing my BA....having squeezed my four years into seven!
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2022
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Rachelle,
I'm in Dallas visiting my Mom, who turns 97 in October. I'm sad to hear your Mom didn't provide the emotional support you needed; but pleased to know you found someone who did.
Not a late bloomer to me.... at 25 I was just finishing my BA....having squeezed my four years into seven!
Comment Written 25-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2022
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Are you at the Department of Redundancy Department there in Dallas or something?...
Comment from Megan Sue Bates
I didn't realize this was you as I read through the entries yesterday! I absolutely loved it! Funny story: I actually graduated from Geneseo (did student teaching in Rochester) and teaching has been one of my greatest joys too. The way you portrayed-it made for beautiful connections and a lovely memory journey for the reader. And I particularly love how you showed that even though it takes much work, you can choose love and break the cycle of abuse. You are the strong, hopeful and profound one!
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2022
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I didn't realize this was you as I read through the entries yesterday! I absolutely loved it! Funny story: I actually graduated from Geneseo (did student teaching in Rochester) and teaching has been one of my greatest joys too. The way you portrayed-it made for beautiful connections and a lovely memory journey for the reader. And I particularly love how you showed that even though it takes much work, you can choose love and break the cycle of abuse. You are the strong, hopeful and profound one!
Comment Written 25-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2022
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Those who do it best recognize it first in others. (That's a theme-and-variation on "takes one to know one.") So, thank you. I appreciate your sweet words.
My daughter attended Geneseo. What year did you graduate? And one of my former grown-up students is a prof there. Do you know Justin Behrend?
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I graduated in 2005. I don?t remember that name, unfortunately. However, looking back, I only remember a handful. I loved Geneseo though, and that area was so beautiful to explore on my bike/running. Have you been to Letchworth State Park?
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Of course!! It's "gorges" as the bumper sticker goes.
You graduated just a year after my daughter! Any chance you knew Leah Rodriguez? Or any of her friends: Marcy Eisenberg, Dan Simms, Carrie Cain? [The world just keeps getting smaller, doesn't it...]
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Holy cow! I don?t think I met any of them. I was on the men?s and women?s water polo teams and the mountain bike club. My body gains weight so quickly, I always worked out all the time haha
I love being older and realizing it doesn?t matter nearly that much!
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Nope. Not an ounce. (like what I did there, Megan?...) The people I mentioned were Education Majors, except Marcy, who was Poli Sci.
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I love puns so much! I make my kids laugh with me. I?d guess that they kept us in our groups so much, with how structured their programs are there. I did the dual cert (I guess most did) and it was definitely rigorous! When I went for my masters the next year at WVU it was like a cake walk
Comment from karenina
The moral of the story is your opening tag line! "Life doesn't always start at birth"
I'm so glad Ann Blauvelt came into your life! Somehow, we find our true path in life when someone allows us to "bloom where we are planted!"
I'm sorry your mom failed you. I'm delighted you did not fail yourself!
Karenina
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2022
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The moral of the story is your opening tag line! "Life doesn't always start at birth"
I'm so glad Ann Blauvelt came into your life! Somehow, we find our true path in life when someone allows us to "bloom where we are planted!"
I'm sorry your mom failed you. I'm delighted you did not fail yourself!
Karenina
Comment Written 25-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2022
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The choice is always ours. Ann's mantra became mine, as well: Always. Choose. Joy.
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Agreed! I do!
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You definitely do. That's why you've been one of my favorites since Day One!
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Okay, now your making me blush!
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I'm sorry, but you have no one to blame but yourself!
Comment from royowen
You ani could be on a parallel page Margaret, my wife is you, never a bad word to say about others, and guess what? She's been a teacher, not only as a language teacher and faculty head, but to her fellows, and children and grandchildren alike, she teaches kids in kid's church, and my assistant with music...and a brilliant mum, wife and grandmum. What a bonus, thank you for this, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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You ani could be on a parallel page Margaret, my wife is you, never a bad word to say about others, and guess what? She's been a teacher, not only as a language teacher and faculty head, but to her fellows, and children and grandchildren alike, she teaches kids in kid's church, and my assistant with music...and a brilliant mum, wife and grandmum. What a bonus, thank you for this, blessings Roy
Comment Written 24-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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Well, I am honored to be on a parallel page with such a wonderful-sounding woman. Thank you for this sweet and delightful review.
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Sorry, I was boasting I?m afraid Margaret. What?s the saying, behind every contented man is a brilliant woman.
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You're not boasting! You're proud of someone you love. That's being grateful.
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Thank you Margaret,
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(except I'm not Margaret...)
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I?m so sorry, why didn?t you say before, I?m mortified,
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Well, because gawd knows I've certainly been called worse!!
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It would be different if you told me I was a horrible person and lousy writer, THEN you should be mortified if you also got my name wrong. But you were really NICE to me, so no fair that you're feeling mortified!! We're all friends here.
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Than you
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Me too
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Wonderful autobiographical flash non-fiction about your life. It must be extremely difficult to tell your whole life story in 150 words. You did it well. Teaching is the best job. I love teaching.
Good luck in the contest
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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Wonderful autobiographical flash non-fiction about your life. It must be extremely difficult to tell your whole life story in 150 words. You did it well. Teaching is the best job. I love teaching.
Good luck in the contest
Comment Written 24-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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Thank you. It's the best profession, is it not? But I find we're a verbose lot, so you're right; getting it down to just 150 words was WORK!!!!!
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a great job sharing your story, Mystery Author.
I enjoyed reading it. I was thrilled to learn you found your
niche with the help of a loving teacher. The picture was
great. Your 'teacher' looked so happy. What a contrast
between her and your mother. I loved the conclusion
of your well thought out personal story. You have come
a long way both personally and professionally. Thank
God for those angels who bless us when others seem
to push us away or ignore or instill hate--intentionally
or not.
Best wishes in the contest, Jan
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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You did a great job sharing your story, Mystery Author.
I enjoyed reading it. I was thrilled to learn you found your
niche with the help of a loving teacher. The picture was
great. Your 'teacher' looked so happy. What a contrast
between her and your mother. I loved the conclusion
of your well thought out personal story. You have come
a long way both personally and professionally. Thank
God for those angels who bless us when others seem
to push us away or ignore or instill hate--intentionally
or not.
Best wishes in the contest, Jan
Comment Written 24-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2022
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Thank you for this. You are one of the most understanding and sentient reviewers on this site. I always love your reviews.
Comment from lyenochka
I loved that part of your book! You had such a great idea to learn from Ann about teaching and what a fabulous teaching career you launched from that point on! Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2022
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I loved that part of your book! You had such a great idea to learn from Ann about teaching and what a fabulous teaching career you launched from that point on! Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 23-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2022
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Thank you. I appreciate the fact that you didn't think, "Oh good grief, THIS old song again?!" You are a gracious friend, indeed. xo
Comment from jessizero
This was a great story. It sounds like this kind lady really helped you find your true calling. I enjoyed reading this. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2022
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This was a great story. It sounds like this kind lady really helped you find your true calling. I enjoyed reading this. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 23-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2022
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You totally heard what I was saying. I appreciate that with all my heart.
Comment from lancellot
This is well written account of what the author feels stands out the most about who they now are, where they came from and who they both blame and thank for it.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2022
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This is well written account of what the author feels stands out the most about who they now are, where they came from and who they both blame and thank for it.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 23-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2022
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Thanks for this. You're a discerning reviewer, so this means a lot to me.
