Chasing the Elusive Dream
Viewing comments for Chapter 20 "School Daze"A southern couple's journey in the 60's,70's & 80'
36 total reviews
Comment from cinderbella
The twins look adorable in those costumes you made for them. Your writing is always so well-written and easy to follow, and I could really identify with your problems of caring for young children while working full-time as well. I was truly glad your son did not get an 'award' for being retarded... I was starting to bristle there for a moment. :) Sandra
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2013
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The twins look adorable in those costumes you made for them. Your writing is always so well-written and easy to follow, and I could really identify with your problems of caring for young children while working full-time as well. I was truly glad your son did not get an 'award' for being retarded... I was starting to bristle there for a moment. :) Sandra
Comment Written 30-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2013
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Thank you Sandra, I really appreciate the review and nice comments. I'm so glad you are following the story and can identify.
Beth
Comment from Samuel Dickens
It seems things were a bit hectic for you during that time, but I'll bet you feel good about it now, staying in there and coping, as you did.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2013
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It seems things were a bit hectic for you during that time, but I'll bet you feel good about it now, staying in there and coping, as you did.
Comment Written 30-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2013
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Thank you Samuel. I appreciate the review and comments. I wonder now how I managed to do some of the things I did but I was a lot younger then and just took them in stride.
Beth
Comment from Jackarrie
I enjoyed your story very much, it is funny how you say in your notes that is was in 1969, yet I could identify it with my daughter at present, she is a working mum, with twins seven, Molly is 12, and Tom is 10. It appears things are pretty similar, except it is mobile phones they are using today.
A great story, and so typical of a working Mum.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2013
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I enjoyed your story very much, it is funny how you say in your notes that is was in 1969, yet I could identify it with my daughter at present, she is a working mum, with twins seven, Molly is 12, and Tom is 10. It appears things are pretty similar, except it is mobile phones they are using today.
A great story, and so typical of a working Mum.
Comment Written 30-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much for the review and the nice comments. I guess a lot has changed in the technical world but human relationships stay pretty much the same. I'm so glad you enjoyed the story.
Beth
Comment from Spitfire
You really do good work in relating the trials of your child-raising days. Good mix of dialogue and narration. Love the story about an award for being retarded. That's a story to hand down to his children. I can't believe you made too costumes the day before the play. Beth Superwoman!
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
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You really do good work in relating the trials of your child-raising days. Good mix of dialogue and narration. Love the story about an award for being retarded. That's a story to hand down to his children. I can't believe you made too costumes the day before the play. Beth Superwoman!
Comment Written 30-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much for the review and the nice comments. Don's own son is a whole lot iike his father was. I did a lot of things back in those days that I'm pretty sure I wouldn't want to tackle now. It's a good you have them while you're young.
Beth
Comment from Righteous Riter
The writer does a good job of leading the reader where the reader needs to go. The transition is good. The chapter has good balance. The pace is steady and consistent as I see nothing that I would change in this chapter.
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
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The writer does a good job of leading the reader where the reader needs to go. The transition is good. The chapter has good balance. The pace is steady and consistent as I see nothing that I would change in this chapter.
Comment Written 30-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much for the review and the nice comments.
I do appreciate your gracious review.
Beth
Comment from Darkhorse555
it is so hard to balance working and trying to keep a house functioning when you have little children a beautiful story you told i enjoyed reading thank you for sharing
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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
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it is so hard to balance working and trying to keep a house functioning when you have little children a beautiful story you told i enjoyed reading thank you for sharing
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Comment Written 30-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
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Thank you so much for the review and comments. It isn't easy. Children bring a lot of joy into your life but a lot of problems too. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Beth
