Chasing the Elusive Dream
A southern couple's journey in the 60's,70's & 80'
by BethShelby
Newlyweds search for their first apartment
Chapter 1
The Adventure Begins
Posted March 27, 2009Humor / Non-Fiction
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Continuing adventures of the newlyweds.
Chapter 2
The Saga Continues
Posted March 27, 2009Humor / Non-Fiction
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Early mariage mishaps revisited.
Chapter 3
Developing Domestically
Posted March 24, 2009Humor / Non-Fiction
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Continuation of the adventures of newlyweds in late `50's
Chapter 4
Learning Curves
Posted July 14, 2013Humor / Non-Fiction
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Continuing advertures in the life of newlyweds
Chapter 5
Movin' On Up
Posted April 4, 2009Humor / Non-Fiction
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Continuing story of early marriage years
Chapter 6
A Cast of Characters
Posted July 19, 2013Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Continuing saga of my early marriage years
Chapter 7
A Race to the Finish
Posted July 29, 2013Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Continuing story of my early marriage years
Chapter 8
A Rude Awakening
Posted August 3, 2013Biographical / Non-Fiction
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My husband and I become homeowners
Chapter 9
A Slice of American Pie
Posted August 4, 2013Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Life takes an unexpected and unwelcome turn
Chapter 10
Into Every Life Some Rain Must Fall
Posted August 5, 2013Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Problems arise during a new work situation.
Chapter 11
An Awkward Situation
Posted August 7, 2013Biographical / Non-Fiction
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New challenges arise in my search for employment
Chapter 12
Back to the Drawing Board
Posted August 9, 2013Biographical / Non-Fiction
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A new twist in my life as a young married woman
Chapter 13
Surprise! Surprise!
Posted August 11, 2013Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Days in the life of a young mother
Chapter 14
Battling the Baby Blues
Posted March 13, 2009Humor / Non-Fiction
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Choices to return to work means hiring household help.
Chapter 15
The Help
Posted August 15, 2013Biographical / Non-Fiction
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The learning experience goes both ways.
Chapter 16
Who's the Teacher Here?
Posted August 19, 2013Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Finding care for my pre-schoolers becomes a problem
Chapter 17
Daycare Dilemmas
Posted July 20, 2009Biographical / Non-Fiction
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The advantages and disadvantages of a place in the country
Chapter 18
Green Acres
Posted August 24, 2013Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Our trip out West turns into a nightmare.
Chapter 19
Nightmares Going West
Posted June 17, 2009Biographical / Non-Fiction
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It isn't easy trying to work with young school age children
Chapter 20
School Daze
Posted August 30, 2013Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Moving often involves numerous problems.
Chapter 21
You Really Do See Stars
Posted September 7, 2013Biographical / Non-Fiction
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A visitor to our new house causes concern.
Chapter 22
Visitor in the Night
Posted September 12, 2013Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Tempers flare out of control on Christmas Day
Chapter 23
Holiday Drama
Posted September 16, 2013Biographical / Non-Fiction
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The day I totally lost it while driving.
Chapter 24
Everyone Has a Breaking Point
Posted March 17, 2009Humor / Non-Fiction
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My friends and I visit a lady who reads cards
Chapter 25
It's All In The Cards
Posted September 22, 2013Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Raising a son is an adventure in itself.
Chapter 26
My Son, The Adventurer
Posted January 12, 2011Humor / Non-Fiction
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A mom tries to deal with her children's heartaches
Chapter 27
Help for the Brokenhearted
Posted December 4, 2009Humor / Non-Fiction
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Maybe it is true that opposites attract.
Chapter 28
My Husband the Organizer
Posted February 25, 2022Humor / Non-Fiction
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A responce to frustration from self-help
Chapter 31
Self Help to a Nervous Breakdown
Posted March 3, 2009Humor / Non-Fiction
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Written about my husband when we were younger.
Chapter 32
Selective Amnesia
Posted March 20, 2009Humor / Non-Fiction
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More of my family mishaps during the holidays
Chapter 33
How to Make a Holiday Memorable
Posted May 15, 2009Humor / Non-Fiction
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A mishap before a rehearsal supper
Chapter 34
Wedding Thrills and Spills
Posted April 25, 2009Humor / Non-Fiction
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Twins give trouble as students at a bording school
Chapter 35
Trouble Times Two
Posted April 2, 2009Humor / Non-Fiction
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Bad things happen in clusters at our house.
Chapter 36
When It Rains, It Pours
Posted July 4, 2009Biographical / Non-Fiction
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A true tale about a horse
Chapter 37
Lucky
Posted March 4, 2011General / Non-Fiction
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A incident in the water whice amuses my children.
Chapter 38
The Sea and Me
Posted May 6, 2023Humor / Non-Fiction
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A combination and a change of attitude
Chapter 39
Safe Keeping
Posted February 5, 2013Biographical / Non-Fiction
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