At Home in Mississippi
Viewing comments for Chapter 9 "Little Things Which Shaped Me"Growing up in the 40 and 50 in MIssissippi
21 total reviews
Comment from joann r romei
This was enjoyable, I also tried to write memories from my upbringing yet as a teenager, I had an editor read it, and she said I needed more story, not just accounts of events, please post more, ty
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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This was enjoyable, I also tried to write memories from my upbringing yet as a teenager, I had an editor read it, and she said I needed more story, not just accounts of events, please post more, ty
Comment Written 20-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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Thank you Joann. I'm glad you enjoyed this. I'm just writing it as I remember and as if I'm relating it to a friend. It is fun to see what you can remember. You should write your memories again. I love to read other peoples true stories.
Beth
Comment from Ulla
Oh, Beth, this is fascinating. It takes place long before I was born. I love the way you persist you can remember things when it's said to be impossible. I remember things as well from very early on. I can see you must have been a handful. I love it. Ulla xcx
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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Oh, Beth, this is fascinating. It takes place long before I was born. I love the way you persist you can remember things when it's said to be impossible. I remember things as well from very early on. I can see you must have been a handful. I love it. Ulla xcx
Comment Written 20-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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Thank you Ulla. Yes I'm a lot older than you but I haven't told my brain yet that I not still a spring chicken. LOL I'm glad you like my stories.
Beth
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I think that's great. Keep it that way. I love your stories. Ulla xcx
Comment from nomi338
I love it. I am slowly and somewhat reluctantly trying to write an account of my entire life up to this point. I am gaining some clear insight and helpful clues on how to best do it from your awesome write. Please continue, I am loving your life up to this point, I am sure my enjoyment will continue.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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I love it. I am slowly and somewhat reluctantly trying to write an account of my entire life up to this point. I am gaining some clear insight and helpful clues on how to best do it from your awesome write. Please continue, I am loving your life up to this point, I am sure my enjoyment will continue.
Comment Written 20-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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Thank you Nom. I'm so glad you like this. I'd love to read an account of your life so I'm hoping to see one soon. We all have our own journey and they are all interesting.
Beth
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The desired response is I cannot wait to write my story. The true ressponse is that even though the desire is there , I am terrified of putting the whole story out there. If I am to write one word, I feel compelled to tell the truth, nd some of the truth is not pretty. In my defense, I have grown immensely since my early days, so please do not judge me too harshly.
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Nom. You shouldn';t even think
about skirting around the truth. All my truth isn't pretty either. You'll see if you keep reading. Everytime I post I'm nervous about what people may think, but if we aren't honest it isn't fair to us or the reader.
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Of course you are right. Still I get just a little bit nervous.
Comment from Ben Colder
This is an excellent remembrance of your childhood. At 85, I can remember to when I was 3 but nothing more. Yes, I remember the war days during my childhood living at an arsenal. Good one, Beth.
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2024
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This is an excellent remembrance of your childhood. At 85, I can remember to when I was 3 but nothing more. Yes, I remember the war days during my childhood living at an arsenal. Good one, Beth.
Comment Written 20-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2024
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Thank you for the great review. I can remember better three and after too. I was told a lot about what when on before that but much of it seems like I'm remembering it. I appreciate the six stars. You were here last week. I clicked on something you wrote to read it but you had taken it off.
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iT IS NOW READY. misspelled WORDS A FEW.
Comment from hullabaloo22
This was a fascinating write. I was familiar with the sugar tit and the bouncer, although I don't think I ever had one. What really struck me was the variety of reading matter that you were exposed to, and that I can relate to.
Wonderfully told!
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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This was a fascinating write. I was familiar with the sugar tit and the bouncer, although I don't think I ever had one. What really struck me was the variety of reading matter that you were exposed to, and that I can relate to.
Wonderfully told!
Comment Written 20-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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Thank you so much for the delightful review. I appreciate it and hope you stop by often.
Beth
Comment from forestport12
That's interesting about how you were raised or treated as a baby. Certainly reveals the culture and history of the times. Looks like your off to a good start here bringing in some interesting and true baby cappers.
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2024
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That's interesting about how you were raised or treated as a baby. Certainly reveals the culture and history of the times. Looks like your off to a good start here bringing in some interesting and true baby cappers.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2024
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Thank you for a nice review. I appreciate you reading and commenting.
Beth
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
We are what we are taught whether we like it or not. It isn't until we get old enough to figure things out that we can see exactly where all of our weird foibles came from. My mom taught me many awful things and ways to think of myself but it turns out her mom taught he seriously awful things as well. It all goes around in a circle that we call family. I hope that if I come back to this life, i will come back as a golden retriever. Nice story. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2024
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We are what we are taught whether we like it or not. It isn't until we get old enough to figure things out that we can see exactly where all of our weird foibles came from. My mom taught me many awful things and ways to think of myself but it turns out her mom taught he seriously awful things as well. It all goes around in a circle that we call family. I hope that if I come back to this life, i will come back as a golden retriever. Nice story. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2024
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It is true our parents do have a big influence over how we think of outselves as children. I think growing up around only adults wasn't the best for me. I really wanted siblings. My Dad had some problem that rubbed off on me ane Mom wasn't perfect either but I'm thankful they both loved me. Surely there aren't any animals mixed in our circle of life, but dogs are nicer than some humans.
Comment from royowen
Yes, I have to agree, your memory is remarkable, as I have opined, it's almost as if I I had little infant and young boy experiences, only flashes come back, now that my parents are deceased I don't have the allies to work with either. Beautifully written Beth, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2024
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Yes, I have to agree, your memory is remarkable, as I have opined, it's almost as if I I had little infant and young boy experiences, only flashes come back, now that my parents are deceased I don't have the allies to work with either. Beautifully written Beth, blessings Roy
Comment Written 19-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 20-Apr-2024
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Thank you, Roy, All you early life is probably still there locked in you brain. A lot of people would rather not remember it. I have enjoy trying to pull up.
Betj
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Thank you Beth, but how to access it?!??
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You could get hypnotised but I wouldn't recomment it. lol
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Nor would I, I did think of that. Only God is trustwortthy.
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Nor would I, I did think of that. Only God is trustwortthy.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
My grandmother made the same "pacifier" for my mother when she was a child. It's what grandmothers knew to do.
"When I starting smiling" - started
I'm cringing while reading that you were beneath that stove! What a quick thinker; I would have just pulled by the feet, you would have lifted your head and "burned your brains out".
The bouncer story reminds me of all the stories you've shared of your children and the wild situations they got themselves into. Sound familiar?
I love that you performed as a farm animal - and took requests!
A delightful chapter, Beth.
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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My grandmother made the same "pacifier" for my mother when she was a child. It's what grandmothers knew to do.
"When I starting smiling" - started
I'm cringing while reading that you were beneath that stove! What a quick thinker; I would have just pulled by the feet, you would have lifted your head and "burned your brains out".
The bouncer story reminds me of all the stories you've shared of your children and the wild situations they got themselves into. Sound familiar?
I love that you performed as a farm animal - and took requests!
A delightful chapter, Beth.
xo
Pam
Comment Written 19-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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Thank you Pam. I'm so glad you liked my chapter. I was surprised so many know about the sugar tit. I thought it sounded disgusting but if it envolved sugar I probably liked it. Thanks for the six stars.
Beth
Comment from Ric Myworld
I had never been interested in reading anything but fiction until I started reading your essay. I think you caught my interest because you don't pull any punches. Meaning, you tell the whole truth, good and bad, where most just share what they want readers to know. My old friend, Sam Shepard, who was the only reason I ever started writing in the first place always said that being completely honest and open is the key to being a great writer. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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I had never been interested in reading anything but fiction until I started reading your essay. I think you caught my interest because you don't pull any punches. Meaning, you tell the whole truth, good and bad, where most just share what they want readers to know. My old friend, Sam Shepard, who was the only reason I ever started writing in the first place always said that being completely honest and open is the key to being a great writer. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 21-Apr-2024
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Thank you Ric, It is a really ego booster to know I've captured your attention with non-fiction. I'm unfiltered and unable to do anything other than write it as I remember it.
Beth