Chasing the Elusive Dream
Viewing comments for Chapter 1 "The Adventure Begins"A southern couple's journey in the 60's,70's & 80'
36 total reviews
Comment from Gert sherwood
Beth, what a well written experience your daufhter and her hubby Had especially with the roaches and the heat.
It's great your daughter finally found a place to rent.
Gert
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2021
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Beth, what a well written experience your daufhter and her hubby Had especially with the roaches and the heat.
It's great your daughter finally found a place to rent.
Gert
Comment Written 03-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2021
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Gert, That wasn't my daughter. That was Evan and I when we were young in the 50's. It was a chapter I wrote over ten years ago when Evan was still alive. I just did a renewal on an older book.
Beth
Comment from damommy
That sounds something like our early days of marriage. We bought two plates, two glasses, one coffee cup (I didn't drink coffee), two forks, well, you get the idea. One set of sheets but no pillows, convincing each other we didn't really like sleeping with a pillow. Those were grand days, and ones I'll never forget. I'm sure you feel the same.
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2021
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That sounds something like our early days of marriage. We bought two plates, two glasses, one coffee cup (I didn't drink coffee), two forks, well, you get the idea. One set of sheets but no pillows, convincing each other we didn't really like sleeping with a pillow. Those were grand days, and ones I'll never forget. I'm sure you feel the same.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2021
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When we were young and and just startiing out, we could stand more stress than we can now. Those were grand days that live in our memory.
Beth
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
This Humour Non-Fiction Essay speaks how the newlyweds search for their first apartment and how humorously they begin their adventure; no planning would need; well said, well done; thanks for sharing this. ALCREATOR
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2021
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This Humour Non-Fiction Essay speaks how the newlyweds search for their first apartment and how humorously they begin their adventure; no planning would need; well said, well done; thanks for sharing this. ALCREATOR
Comment Written 03-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2021
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Thank you so much for the review and the nice comments.
Beth
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Charming reminiscence. I shudder to contemplate the roach infestation; vividly rendered!
planning of our future for Evan and [I=ME].
[SUGG OMIT In fact,] most of the ones we found were [OMIT COMMA] either in unsuitable areas, or had already been rented.
She was probably grateful to us, because COMMA I have a feeling, we took care of her roach problem.
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2021
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Charming reminiscence. I shudder to contemplate the roach infestation; vividly rendered!
planning of our future for Evan and [I=ME].
[SUGG OMIT In fact,] most of the ones we found were [OMIT COMMA] either in unsuitable areas, or had already been rented.
She was probably grateful to us, because COMMA I have a feeling, we took care of her roach problem.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 04-Oct-2021
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Thank you so much for the review and comments on this older story. I tried to read up on the rules for commas when using "because" and they ran from not needing a comma, to placing the comma before the word "because" but not after. Some of the clause rules are confusing.
Comment from Ben Colder
Excellent. You made me remember the day Mary and I married and the beginning of our days. Wow, what an excellent write and journey I have traveled with you.
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2021
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Excellent. You made me remember the day Mary and I married and the beginning of our days. Wow, what an excellent write and journey I have traveled with you.
Comment Written 03-Oct-2021
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2021
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Thank you Chuck, I'm always happy when you read one of my storeis. I guess our lives haven't been that different. It is good to have someone who can relate.
Beth
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When Mary and I married in 59, I was out of the army making $45 every two weeks. Forty-five years and six kids later, I retired with a six-figure income. Built three corporations, gave it all away, and was happy as a meadowlark.
Comment from Maguy Daoud
I like the way you describe real those adventures. For me no problem, I like the new couples have such experiences to know that marriage is so difficult and it's not a piece of cake. After many years, they will remember those days, maybe they will laugh, maybe not, but sure they will appreciated so much that having a home it's not easy way. This reason will help them by letting their marriage be stronger for the lifetime.
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2013
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I like the way you describe real those adventures. For me no problem, I like the new couples have such experiences to know that marriage is so difficult and it's not a piece of cake. After many years, they will remember those days, maybe they will laugh, maybe not, but sure they will appreciated so much that having a home it's not easy way. This reason will help them by letting their marriage be stronger for the lifetime.
Comment Written 09-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 09-Jul-2013
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Thank you so much for the review and the insightful comments. Yes, it is certainly not a piece of cake but looking back some of the things we did were pretty naive and stupid. It is a learning experience and it wasn't funny then but it is now.
Beth
Comment from Belinda
HI, Beth.This is such a rare adventure, and hilarious. I cannot imagine the cockroaches hanging and falling down on both of you. Yet you survive... :)
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2013
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HI, Beth.This is such a rare adventure, and hilarious. I cannot imagine the cockroaches hanging and falling down on both of you. Yet you survive... :)
Comment Written 06-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2013
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For a while, I wasn't sure I'd survive it but in retrospect it is quite a humorous memory. Thank you so much for the review and comments. I'm glad you found it funny.
Beth
Comment from rtobaygo
Very vivid accounting of your life as newly weds in the mid fifties. Your love for one another must have been strong to endure life's insults and cuts to your individual psyches.
It is a testament to your determination to take take things in stride that cemented your love for one another.
thank you for sharing.
Take care,
Ray
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reply by the author on 06-Jul-2013
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Very vivid accounting of your life as newly weds in the mid fifties. Your love for one another must have been strong to endure life's insults and cuts to your individual psyches.
It is a testament to your determination to take take things in stride that cemented your love for one another.
thank you for sharing.
Take care,
Ray
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Comment Written 06-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2013
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. It has been that was for a lot of years now. It's still working.
Beth
Comment from zanya
Superb - It's a tale of love's young dream- no matter what when you're with the one you love who cares about cockroaches dead or alive? 'I had a good cry and then we both cracked up laughting'? I can't think of a better way to start off married life !
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2013
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Superb - It's a tale of love's young dream- no matter what when you're with the one you love who cares about cockroaches dead or alive? 'I had a good cry and then we both cracked up laughting'? I can't think of a better way to start off married life !
Comment Written 05-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2013
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. Actually love had nothing to do with my adversion to cockroaches. LOL It's been a wild ride and we've had a lot of fun along the way. Laughting together is the best recipe for a happy marriage.
Beth
Comment from Mrs Jones
I for one am glad you revived this Beth. I loved the story and it was easy to read. Brought back a few memories of when I first married at the age of eighteen and lived in rented furnished hovels. Lol
Nice writing
Cheers
Rose
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2013
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I for one am glad you revived this Beth. I loved the story and it was easy to read. Brought back a few memories of when I first married at the age of eighteen and lived in rented furnished hovels. Lol
Nice writing
Cheers
Rose
Comment Written 05-Jul-2013
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2013
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Thank you so much Rose. I really appreciate your review and comments and especially the six stars. I was eighteen too. Those were the days. LOL
Beth
