Chasing the Elusive Dream
Viewing comments for Chapter 32 "Selective Amnesia"A southern couple's journey in the 60's,70's & 80'
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Comment from Begin Again
You've made my day, Beth. I can start my morning, believing that all I have forgotten about my past is "selective amnesia" and not dementia, so there is a possibility I could recover. I, too, remember the sadness and the pain and tend to block out my childhood because of it. You hit the nail on the head!!! Your humor adds so much to the story.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
CAROL
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2021
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You've made my day, Beth. I can start my morning, believing that all I have forgotten about my past is "selective amnesia" and not dementia, so there is a possibility I could recover. I, too, remember the sadness and the pain and tend to block out my childhood because of it. You hit the nail on the head!!! Your humor adds so much to the story.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
CAROL
Comment Written 24-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2021
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Thank you Carol, I so happy you liked this. I'm so far behind that I don't have time to write anything new, so I needed to post something so I won't be forgotten.
Betj
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You, my friend, could never be forgotten.
Smiles, Carol
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
This Humour Non-Fiction or Essay speaks about a selective brand of amnesia in respect of your husband; well said, well done, thanks 4 sharing this and nice reviewing this legible post on white background, post more, fast, time is limited, precious, rare (good) gift, I, DR, wrote 114 books, R 123300/N21. ALCREATOR
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2021
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This Humour Non-Fiction or Essay speaks about a selective brand of amnesia in respect of your husband; well said, well done, thanks 4 sharing this and nice reviewing this legible post on white background, post more, fast, time is limited, precious, rare (good) gift, I, DR, wrote 114 books, R 123300/N21. ALCREATOR
Comment Written 24-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2021
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Thank you for the review and comments. I really appreciate them.
Beth
Comment from C. Gale Burnett
What I really enjoyed about this (aside from the humor) was your personal in-depth analysis of the root cause of your then-husband's 'selective amnesia', especially emphasized as you wrote: 'As nearly as I can determine, in order for him to consider an event memorable, it must involve pain, embarrassment, fear, or something totally non-existent.'
This was a great read for me. Thanks for sharing ~
Gale
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2021
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What I really enjoyed about this (aside from the humor) was your personal in-depth analysis of the root cause of your then-husband's 'selective amnesia', especially emphasized as you wrote: 'As nearly as I can determine, in order for him to consider an event memorable, it must involve pain, embarrassment, fear, or something totally non-existent.'
This was a great read for me. Thanks for sharing ~
Gale
Comment Written 24-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2021
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Thank you Gale, I'm so far behind, I don't have time to write anything new and this was written years ago. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Beth
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I know well what you mean. It was a great story, and you are so welcome :)
Comment from words
Chaming and funny portrait of that strange state of affiars called "marriage".
It would be fun to look at this subject from the "amnesiac husband's" point of view.
Very well done.
FYI...you are missing a few commas, but I am having my own late night bout of forgetfulness...and can't remeber where.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Chaming and funny portrait of that strange state of affiars called "marriage".
It would be fun to look at this subject from the "amnesiac husband's" point of view.
Very well done.
FYI...you are missing a few commas, but I am having my own late night bout of forgetfulness...and can't remeber where.
Comment Written 24-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Thank you, I appreciate your review and comments. Those pesky commas. I'll check it out.
Beth
Comment from Carol D Parker
This is so universal. One or the other of a couple has selective amnesia for negative things and the other has it for positive. My ex-husband and I had the same type you and yours do. This is quite a story with humor and a lot of reader identification. You chose great words and they are easily understood. The story flows from paragraph to paragraph. I'm glad you end it with the positive view point. Great work.
Delora
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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This is so universal. One or the other of a couple has selective amnesia for negative things and the other has it for positive. My ex-husband and I had the same type you and yours do. This is quite a story with humor and a lot of reader identification. You chose great words and they are easily understood. The story flows from paragraph to paragraph. I'm glad you end it with the positive view point. Great work.
Delora
Comment Written 23-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Thank you so much for reading and for your comments.
Beth
Comment from Soulester
Your essay is a very entertaining read, Beth. I'm sure all of your readers will identify with various parts. I didn't stumble on any parts, nor did I see any Spag's (except for the apostrophe-s in the word husband, right above the title.) This story reminds me a bit of Erma Bombeck's writing. Great job!
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Your essay is a very entertaining read, Beth. I'm sure all of your readers will identify with various parts. I didn't stumble on any parts, nor did I see any Spag's (except for the apostrophe-s in the word husband, right above the title.) This story reminds me a bit of Erma Bombeck's writing. Great job!
Comment Written 23-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Thank you for reading and for your comments. I do appreciate it. Also thanks for comparing me to Erma Bombeck.
Beth
Comment from Freeflyer
What a hoot! Your husband sounds like a real pleasure to live with. Oh well it takes all kinds to make the world go round. Men are from Mars....Women are from Venus.
This was a fun read. Actually he might be a bit of a pessimist but I have seen a lot worse.
Freeflyer
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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What a hoot! Your husband sounds like a real pleasure to live with. Oh well it takes all kinds to make the world go round. Men are from Mars....Women are from Venus.
This was a fun read. Actually he might be a bit of a pessimist but I have seen a lot worse.
Freeflyer
Comment Written 23-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Thank You, Life is a circus sometimes. I appreciate you review and comments.
Beth
Comment from Live2Write
It's amazing that some people only remember the negative. When it comes to my childhood, that's all I can remember but when it comes to the now, I tend to remember the good things that happened. This is a well-written piece. I especially liked this part: "Even Alfred Hitchcock couldn't have devised such an ingenious murder plot." lol!
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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It's amazing that some people only remember the negative. When it comes to my childhood, that's all I can remember but when it comes to the now, I tend to remember the good things that happened. This is a well-written piece. I especially liked this part: "Even Alfred Hitchcock couldn't have devised such an ingenious murder plot." lol!
Comment Written 23-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Thank you for the review and comments. The two of us together can remember most everything.
BethThank
Comment from Brandenpaul
I enjoyed this write very much. I think it's funny how men remember these kind of things, yet women remember dates, and good things. I could picture him running as a boy being chased by something in his own pocket. Humerous and entertaining.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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I enjoyed this write very much. I think it's funny how men remember these kind of things, yet women remember dates, and good things. I could picture him running as a boy being chased by something in his own pocket. Humerous and entertaining.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Thank you for reading and your comments. I may do another piece that goes further with the slingshot story.
Beth
Comment from SuzyJay
Very good - and quite funny. Well written and kept me interested. Being very pedantic - a couple of commas missing throught, otherwise, very well done.
SuzyJay
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2009
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Very good - and quite funny. Well written and kept me interested. Being very pedantic - a couple of commas missing throught, otherwise, very well done.
SuzyJay
Comment Written 22-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 22-Mar-2009
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Thank you SuzyJay, I appreciate the review and comments and I'm glad you found it funny.
Beth