Chasing the Elusive Dream

A southern couple's journey in the 60's,70's & 80'

by BethShelby

Newlyweds search for their first apartment

The Adventure Begins

Posted March 27, 2009
Humor / Non-Fiction
989 views | 36 reviews

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Continuing adventures of the newlyweds.

The Saga Continues

Posted March 27, 2009
Humor / Non-Fiction
971 views | 33 reviews

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Early mariage mishaps revisited.

Developing Domestically

Posted March 24, 2009
Humor / Non-Fiction
1008 views | 50 reviews

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Continuation of the adventures of newlyweds in late `50's

Learning Curves

Posted July 14, 2013
Humor / Non-Fiction
811 views | 31 reviews

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Continuing advertures in the life of newlyweds

Movin' On Up

Posted April 4, 2009
Humor / Non-Fiction
1032 views | 34 reviews

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Continuing story of early marriage years

A Cast of Characters

Posted July 19, 2013
Biographical / Non-Fiction
832 views | 34 reviews

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Continuing saga of my early marriage years

A Race to the Finish

Posted July 29, 2013
Biographical / Non-Fiction
880 views | 39 reviews

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Continuing story of my early marriage years

A Rude Awakening

Posted August 3, 2013
Biographical / Non-Fiction
800 views | 32 reviews

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My husband and I become homeowners

A Slice of American Pie

Posted August 4, 2013
Biographical / Non-Fiction
853 views | 39 reviews

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Life takes an unexpected and unwelcome turn

Into Every Life Some Rain Must Fall

Posted August 5, 2013
Biographical / Non-Fiction
837 views | 42 reviews

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Problems arise during a new work situation.

An Awkward Situation

Posted August 7, 2013
Biographical / Non-Fiction
1013 views | 41 reviews

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New challenges arise in my search for employment

Back to the Drawing Board

Posted August 9, 2013
Biographical / Non-Fiction
815 views | 35 reviews

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A new twist in my life as a young married woman

Surprise! Surprise!

Posted August 11, 2013
Biographical / Non-Fiction
890 views | 40 reviews

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Days in the life of a young mother

Battling the Baby Blues

Posted March 13, 2009
Humor / Non-Fiction
1160 views | 46 reviews

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Choices to return to work means hiring household help.

The Help

Posted August 15, 2013
Biographical / Non-Fiction
786 views | 32 reviews

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The learning experience goes both ways.

Who's the Teacher Here?

Posted August 19, 2013
Biographical / Non-Fiction
957 views | 40 reviews

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Finding care for my pre-schoolers becomes a problem

Daycare Dilemmas

Posted July 20, 2009
Biographical / Non-Fiction
954 views | 44 reviews

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The advantages and disadvantages of a place in the country

Green Acres

Posted August 24, 2013
Biographical / Non-Fiction
859 views | 33 reviews

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Our trip out West turns into a nightmare.

Nightmares Going West

Posted June 17, 2009
Biographical / Non-Fiction
1145 views | 49 reviews

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It isn't easy trying to work with young school age children

School Daze

Posted August 30, 2013
Biographical / Non-Fiction
825 views | 36 reviews

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Moving often involves numerous problems.

You Really Do See Stars

Posted September 7, 2013
Biographical / Non-Fiction
1000 views | 41 reviews

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A visitor to our new house causes concern.

Visitor in the Night

Posted September 12, 2013
Biographical / Non-Fiction
838 views | 39 reviews

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Tempers flare out of control on Christmas Day

Holiday Drama

Posted September 16, 2013
Biographical / Non-Fiction
782 views | 30 reviews

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The day I totally lost it while driving.

Everyone Has a Breaking Point

Posted March 17, 2009
Humor / Non-Fiction
980 views | 55 reviews

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My friends and I visit a lady who reads cards

It's All In The Cards

Posted September 22, 2013
Biographical / Non-Fiction
909 views | 42 reviews

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Raising a son is an adventure in itself.

My Son, The Adventurer

Posted January 12, 2011
Humor / Non-Fiction
615 views | 46 reviews

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A mom tries to deal with her children's heartaches

Help for the Brokenhearted

Posted December 4, 2009
Humor / Non-Fiction
892 views | 50 reviews

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Maybe it is true that opposites attract.

My Husband the Organizer

Posted February 25, 2022
Humor / Non-Fiction
425 views | 27 reviews

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A responce to frustration from self-help

Self Help to a Nervous Breakdown

Posted March 3, 2009
Humor / Non-Fiction
600 views | 33 reviews

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Written about my husband when we were younger.

Selective Amnesia

Posted March 20, 2009
Humor / Non-Fiction
626 views | 45 reviews

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More of my family mishaps during the holidays

How to Make a Holiday Memorable

Posted May 15, 2009
Humor / Non-Fiction
543 views | 38 reviews

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A mishap before a rehearsal supper

Wedding Thrills and Spills

Posted April 25, 2009
Humor / Non-Fiction
470 views | 33 reviews

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Twins give trouble as students at a bording school

Trouble Times Two

Posted April 2, 2009
Humor / Non-Fiction
544 views | 32 reviews

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Bad things happen in clusters at our house.

When It Rains, It Pours

Posted July 4, 2009
Biographical / Non-Fiction
572 views | 48 reviews

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A true tale about a horse

Lucky

Posted March 4, 2011
General / Non-Fiction
864 views | 45 reviews

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Contest Winner

A incident in the water whice amuses my children.

The Sea and Me

Posted May 6, 2023
Humor / Non-Fiction
289 views | 20 reviews

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A combination and a change of attitude

Safe Keeping

Posted February 5, 2013
Biographical / Non-Fiction
459 views | 33 reviews

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