At Home in Mississippi
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Comment from lyenochka
This was hilarious! The last part, especially - as I was told I was really precocious with speaking and I had similar sentences and getting in trouble repeating the #@# words the neighbor boy said. I'm glad your mother recorded your first sentence and I'm glad you were an only child because she could devote more time to helping you develop your gifts.
I do think those old baby books were behind the times. My girls also spoke before one year.
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024
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This was hilarious! The last part, especially - as I was told I was really precocious with speaking and I had similar sentences and getting in trouble repeating the #@# words the neighbor boy said. I'm glad your mother recorded your first sentence and I'm glad you were an only child because she could devote more time to helping you develop your gifts.
I do think those old baby books were behind the times. My girls also spoke before one year.
Comment Written 24-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024
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Thank you Helen. I think my kids knew a lot of words and could put short words together before they were a year old. I'm so glad you found my story funny.
Beth
Comment from Jim Wile
I enjoyed this look at your toddlerhood, Beth. That was quite a first sentence you uttered. Made perfect sense. I also loved your dad's effect on your language development. And they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!
The depression years seem to have had such a strong effect on the population. My mother-in-law grew up during those times, and many of her lifelong habits (like extreme parsimony) grew from that. The woman is loaded now, but still won't seem to buy anything unless it's on sale. She's not a very big tipper either.
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024
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I enjoyed this look at your toddlerhood, Beth. That was quite a first sentence you uttered. Made perfect sense. I also loved your dad's effect on your language development. And they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!
The depression years seem to have had such a strong effect on the population. My mother-in-law grew up during those times, and many of her lifelong habits (like extreme parsimony) grew from that. The woman is loaded now, but still won't seem to buy anything unless it's on sale. She's not a very big tipper either.
Comment Written 24-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024
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Thank you, Jim. My daughter accused me of parsimony. The depression was almost over when I came along but my parents were still struggling and it rubbed off on me. I was happy to save all the money I got my hands on. It was more fun to have it than to spend it. I wasn't able to pass on even a tiny bit of that to my kids.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
I agree with your assessment that birth order plays a role in the child's personality.
Your second paragraph - you begin by talking about only child and Glover's feeling that one was enough. Then you begin talking about Christmas traditions. I think this is two paragraphs, not one.
That infection probably saved Willie's life! WWI saw some brutal combat.
Makes me wonder what Eva and Willie's lives would have been like without the control freak telling them what to do. Times sure were different; today, they might have followed their hearts anyway.
Love your first poem, lol!
Beth, this was a very entertaining read. I love the coloring on the walls - my daughter did the same thing in her bedroom when she was 3. I don't remember spanking her (I didn't believe in "hitting" my kids), but I'm pretty sure I took her crayons for a while and made her help me clean the walls. Hey, no one tells a kid they can't color on their walls - they learn the hard way!
Much enjoyed.
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024
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I agree with your assessment that birth order plays a role in the child's personality.
Your second paragraph - you begin by talking about only child and Glover's feeling that one was enough. Then you begin talking about Christmas traditions. I think this is two paragraphs, not one.
That infection probably saved Willie's life! WWI saw some brutal combat.
Makes me wonder what Eva and Willie's lives would have been like without the control freak telling them what to do. Times sure were different; today, they might have followed their hearts anyway.
Love your first poem, lol!
Beth, this was a very entertaining read. I love the coloring on the walls - my daughter did the same thing in her bedroom when she was 3. I don't remember spanking her (I didn't believe in "hitting" my kids), but I'm pretty sure I took her crayons for a while and made her help me clean the walls. Hey, no one tells a kid they can't color on their walls - they learn the hard way!
Much enjoyed.
xo
Pam
Comment Written 24-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024
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Thank you Pam. I did separate the paraqraph as you suggested. I so glad you liked this. I grew in a time when spare the rod and spoil the child was still in vogue. The teachers all had paddles in their classrooms. Mom alway used her hands to spank me. If she had to look for something else to use, I'd have enough time to take her out of punishing me. I only Dad doing it twice and he used his belt. I didn't hit my children.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I remember those box cameras, my father had one and he was a keen photographer and developed all this pictures himself, only black and white one's of course. It sounds like you had doting parents Beth and had some wonderful Christmas celebrations. I enjoyed for story Beth, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024
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I remember those box cameras, my father had one and he was a keen photographer and developed all this pictures himself, only black and white one's of course. It sounds like you had doting parents Beth and had some wonderful Christmas celebrations. I enjoyed for story Beth, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 23-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024
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Thank you Dolly. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. The box camera, made pretty good black and white picture. The color pictures usually faded and were very expensive to have developed. My family didn't take many in color.
Comment from Ric Myworld
I knew there were reasons why I enjoyed your writing so much and today you've summed it up for me. I had a tendency to pick up back language and repeat it. The men laughed, which made me build a huge vocabulary. But my mother and grandmother didn't find nasty talk funny. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024
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I knew there were reasons why I enjoyed your writing so much and today you've summed it up for me. I had a tendency to pick up back language and repeat it. The men laughed, which made me build a huge vocabulary. But my mother and grandmother didn't find nasty talk funny. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 23-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024
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Thank you Ric, So that means now that you know I learned a few curse words, you'll continue to read my posts. lol The more recents ones that I can't seem to get out of my vocabulary, I learned from my daughter.
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ROFL! Well, Beth, my dear, I won't ever hold bad words against you. But I might start blaming mine on my kids and everyone else. :-)
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I couldn't help but smile as I read. A couple of my boys thought the walls needed to be decorated too, only is was in Army Government housing, not at all good. LOL Loved reading this.
This was my first four-teen syllable poem. Pretty impressive for one so young wouldn't you say (comma needed after 'young,)
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024
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I couldn't help but smile as I read. A couple of my boys thought the walls needed to be decorated too, only is was in Army Government housing, not at all good. LOL Loved reading this.
This was my first four-teen syllable poem. Pretty impressive for one so young wouldn't you say (comma needed after 'young,)
Comment Written 23-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024
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Thank you Barbara, I really appreciate the review. I glad you found something to smile about.
Beth
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Oh Beth, this is hilarious! What a gift you have to record these details in such a colourful and amusing way! You don't waste a single word and I love the way you add "itchy" to your hat to give it special resonance. I can imagine you were a very strong-willed young lady, as you say, dearly loved and wanted and that in itself promoted your assertiveness and self-belief. The way you describe your art exhibition and the spankings that followed - absolute gold dust!! Take care Debbie
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024
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Oh Beth, this is hilarious! What a gift you have to record these details in such a colourful and amusing way! You don't waste a single word and I love the way you add "itchy" to your hat to give it special resonance. I can imagine you were a very strong-willed young lady, as you say, dearly loved and wanted and that in itself promoted your assertiveness and self-belief. The way you describe your art exhibition and the spankings that followed - absolute gold dust!! Take care Debbie
Comment Written 23-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024
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Thank you, Debbie. I love reading your reviews. You always make me feel good in spite of the fact I offen have errors in my work.
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You're welcome, Beth! I always enjoy your posts and love your sense of humour! It really tickles me:))
Comment from jim vecchio
Wish this were Sunday, with six strs. This was so good, so engrossing. If TV were what it used to be, you could write as teleplay in the mode of "The Waltons" and sell this writing where it belongs. I find so many parallels in my meager existence. I guess all children have used the blank wall as their personal easel at times.
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024
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Wish this were Sunday, with six strs. This was so good, so engrossing. If TV were what it used to be, you could write as teleplay in the mode of "The Waltons" and sell this writing where it belongs. I find so many parallels in my meager existence. I guess all children have used the blank wall as their personal easel at times.
Comment Written 23-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024
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Thank you Jim, I'm sure most of us on the site have a lot of things in common. I wonder what percentage of the people in the world have tried their hand at writing.
Beth
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I know my wife always wanted me to do more writing, but I didn't think I had it in me. Now, I've got lots of time!
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Do not know the scientific data on that, but you could have a very valid point when you stated "birth order has a strong influence on the personality traits the child develops."
Back in the Depression era people had to be quite practical just to survive. Giving an article of clothing, or something else needed, met two demands.
"less than four months" reads like the word "old" was omitted and should make the clause less than four months old.
"her parent's place" should be her parents' place since you are referring to both of them.
Some people are control freaks. However, the grandmother was way out of line to run off the woman Willie was seeing simply because she "didn't approve" of her. That was not the grandmother's concern.
"grandparent's house" should be grandparents' house.
"crepe-paper bells" should be crepe paper bells.
"four-teen" should be fourteen.
"art work" should be artwork.
Bet that profane word you expressed did not set well with your mother at all.
An interesting read.
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024
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Do not know the scientific data on that, but you could have a very valid point when you stated "birth order has a strong influence on the personality traits the child develops."
Back in the Depression era people had to be quite practical just to survive. Giving an article of clothing, or something else needed, met two demands.
"less than four months" reads like the word "old" was omitted and should make the clause less than four months old.
"her parent's place" should be her parents' place since you are referring to both of them.
Some people are control freaks. However, the grandmother was way out of line to run off the woman Willie was seeing simply because she "didn't approve" of her. That was not the grandmother's concern.
"grandparent's house" should be grandparents' house.
"crepe-paper bells" should be crepe paper bells.
"four-teen" should be fourteen.
"art work" should be artwork.
Bet that profane word you expressed did not set well with your mother at all.
An interesting read.
Comment Written 23-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024
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Thank you Brett. You have such a great eye for detail and I wish I could nominate you again but I'll have to wait until May. I enjoyed your comment. I'm glad you found my story interesting.
Beth
Comment from Tom Horonzy
and in the book you had or will have published will it have your first fourteen syllable poem "E'ba took `de ding-dongs down outta' toppa' poppa's hous." yur first four-teen syllable poem. Pretty impressive
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024
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and in the book you had or will have published will it have your first fourteen syllable poem "E'ba took `de ding-dongs down outta' toppa' poppa's hous." yur first four-teen syllable poem. Pretty impressive
Comment Written 23-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 24-Apr-2024
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Thanks you, Tom. I so glad you appreciate good poetry.
Beth