At Home in Mississippi
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Comment from barbara.wilkey
I guess Jimmy found the right person for himself. I enjoyed reading and remember those early days of dating. It was harsh. LOL Thank you for sharing.
To me. it seemed like visiting a foreign country. (me,)
The next day at school the teasing started. (The following day)
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2024
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I guess Jimmy found the right person for himself. I enjoyed reading and remember those early days of dating. It was harsh. LOL Thank you for sharing.
To me. it seemed like visiting a foreign country. (me,)
The next day at school the teasing started. (The following day)
Comment Written 08-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2024
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Thank you, Barbara. Jimmy wasn't for me and I was embarrassed that I had spent some on time on the bus kissing someone I wasn't really interested in.
Beth
Comment from patcelaw
This is very well written, and I enjoyed very much listening to it. Oh those teen years when all those things begin to happen were very difficult for a young ladies. I like the way you have handled the subject and I like your writing very much. have a good day and God bless you.
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2024
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This is very well written, and I enjoyed very much listening to it. Oh those teen years when all those things begin to happen were very difficult for a young ladies. I like the way you have handled the subject and I like your writing very much. have a good day and God bless you.
Comment Written 08-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2024
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Thank you again for another nice review. Those high days were full of unexpected thing we had to deal with.
Beth
Comment from Begin Again
It seems like you knew what you wanted, and if you didn't, well, you weren't going to just follow the pack. I admire you for that! I was like that, and at the time, it didn't feel great, but later, I was very glad I did. Nicely written, Beth.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2024
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It seems like you knew what you wanted, and if you didn't, well, you weren't going to just follow the pack. I admire you for that! I was like that, and at the time, it didn't feel great, but later, I was very glad I did. Nicely written, Beth.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 08-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2024
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Thank you, Carol. You and I might be a lot alike.
Beth
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I learned to type on a keyboard with blank keys and it is the only way to learn where the letters are. Another fine chapter as you make career choices here Beth, a joy to read, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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I learned to type on a keyboard with blank keys and it is the only way to learn where the letters are. Another fine chapter as you make career choices here Beth, a joy to read, love Dolly x
Comment Written 08-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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Thank you, Dolly. When I took typing in school, there were no letters on the keys. You are right. That is the only way to learn. I appreciate your comment on my story.
Beth
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Hi Beth, take a look at the Convention posts as you get a mention in my version and they are all so very entertaining, they will make you laugh, love Dolly x x x
Comment from Wendy G
A very well-written (almost) coming-of-age story. I was a bit surprised your mother wanted you to go to parties with Elaine's friends whom you and she didn't know, not sensing that you weren't ready for that. Well written.
Wendy
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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A very well-written (almost) coming-of-age story. I was a bit surprised your mother wanted you to go to parties with Elaine's friends whom you and she didn't know, not sensing that you weren't ready for that. Well written.
Wendy
Comment Written 08-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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Thank you, Wendy, since she knew Elaine's mother and they were kids from her church plus they had moved into our neighborhood, she thought it safe, and that I needed to be more outgoing. I didn't enjoy groups. Mom was an extrovert, and I wasn't.
Comment from Charles D Ezell
Oh the high school bus rides after a good ball game. Something I always enjoyed with a certain girl who waited for me afther the shower and change of clothes. Good story. Sounds like Elain had Harmon problems.
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2024
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Oh the high school bus rides after a good ball game. Something I always enjoyed with a certain girl who waited for me afther the shower and change of clothes. Good story. Sounds like Elain had Harmon problems.
Comment Written 07-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2024
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Thank you again for the review and another of your precious stars. Yes those ball payers were our heroes. They always had the girls hanging around.
Beth
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For sure.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
You have an amazing memory. I'm in awe. Not just this piece when you are older, but of the many stories of when you were young.
And your writing is superb. Great work.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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You have an amazing memory. I'm in awe. Not just this piece when you are older, but of the many stories of when you were young.
And your writing is superb. Great work.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 07-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Thank you, Wayne. I really appreciate you comments.
Beth
Comment from Tom Horonzy
High school was a dud
I was the shortest my first year 5'1" and 6-3 when I graduated
I also could slip under a door at 140 lbs
The day after commencement I flew
PHilly to San Diego to start ten years of service
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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High school was a dud
I was the shortest my first year 5'1" and 6-3 when I graduated
I also could slip under a door at 140 lbs
The day after commencement I flew
PHilly to San Diego to start ten years of service
Comment Written 07-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Thank you, Tom for the review. My grandson has just completed his training in National Guard. I think it is a bad time to be getting into military service. National Guard uses you where they need you and who knows where that might be.
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
Oh sometimes you hit on memories I would just as soon not recall. lol i recall a certain high school bus trip at night where kissing was involved and I was teased relentlessly the following week. Now i plan on shoving that back into the corners of mind where it came from. lol Good chapter.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Oh sometimes you hit on memories I would just as soon not recall. lol i recall a certain high school bus trip at night where kissing was involved and I was teased relentlessly the following week. Now i plan on shoving that back into the corners of mind where it came from. lol Good chapter.
Comment Written 07-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Thank you, Marilyn. I seem to pull out all the memories bad and good. I'll put that memory back on ice as well.
Beth
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
It's so strange that one of your mother's primary concerns was not to offend the neighbours and then you were seemingly thrown to the wolves! But all part of growing up I guess and this story captures all the discomfort, embarrassment and stress of the teenage years. Thank you for sharing your excellent account, Beth. take care Debbie
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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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It's so strange that one of your mother's primary concerns was not to offend the neighbours and then you were seemingly thrown to the wolves! But all part of growing up I guess and this story captures all the discomfort, embarrassment and stress of the teenage years. Thank you for sharing your excellent account, Beth. take care Debbie
didn't have a(n) art program
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Comment Written 07-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Thank you, Debbie. My mother surprised me by insisting I go but she was naive in some ways to believe all of our neighbors could be trusted.
Beth