Chasing the Elusive Dream
Viewing comments for Chapter 3 "Developing Domestically"A southern couple's journey in the 60's,70's & 80'
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Comment from DBaugher
This is a charming story that made me smile. I, too, have melted a few plastic containers in my time. The only changes I saw that need made are a few grammatical, punctuation errors. Thanks for sharing this cure tale. Dee
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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This is a charming story that made me smile. I, too, have melted a few plastic containers in my time. The only changes I saw that need made are a few grammatical, punctuation errors. Thanks for sharing this cure tale. Dee
Comment Written 24-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Thank you, for the review and comments, I guess I need to proof it again.
Beth
Comment from amada
Lovely and fun story. Using the oven for storage. I like your self-deprecatory way of telling the story and the adventures of a newly-wed.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Lovely and fun story. Using the oven for storage. I like your self-deprecatory way of telling the story and the adventures of a newly-wed.
Comment Written 24-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Amanda, Thank you for your review and comments.
Beth
Comment from Brandenpaul
I found this quite humorous at your expense, i'm sorry. I was entertained and kept reading hoping things would get better for you as your marriage progressed. Great job with the descriptive terms used throughout and being able to share.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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I found this quite humorous at your expense, i'm sorry. I was entertained and kept reading hoping things would get better for you as your marriage progressed. Great job with the descriptive terms used throughout and being able to share.
Comment Written 24-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Thank you for your review and comment. Enough time has passed that we can laugh about it now. My husband told me to quit writing about things at his expense. LOL
Beth
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
This was definitely a haphazard way to start a marriage but I am sure it made you closer as a couple we all have mishaps like this at the beginning some more trivial than others I enjoyed this story well done regards Fuller
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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This was definitely a haphazard way to start a marriage but I am sure it made you closer as a couple we all have mishaps like this at the beginning some more trivial than others I enjoyed this story well done regards Fuller
Comment Written 24-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Thanks Fuller, After all these year, we can laugh but it wasn't so funny at the time.
Beth
Comment from K-Patrick
Wonderful! I love it.
Sometimes we find life's true experiences more funny that those we create.
This is well written and had a wonderful flow to it, that kept the reader interested. Good job!
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Wonderful! I love it.
Sometimes we find life's true experiences more funny that those we create.
This is well written and had a wonderful flow to it, that kept the reader interested. Good job!
Comment Written 24-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Thank you for reviewing and commenting. I'd rather write about the things that happened to me than make something up.
Beth
Comment from wazzo
My word you were a young woman totally ignorant of even the most simplest of household tasks. Your husband must have been a real treasure to put up with with someone lacking basic skills. But it seems both of you have survived. I cannot believe that someone would put a plastic container into the oven. Thank for sharing those foolish years. Blessings Albert.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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My word you were a young woman totally ignorant of even the most simplest of household tasks. Your husband must have been a real treasure to put up with with someone lacking basic skills. But it seems both of you have survived. I cannot believe that someone would put a plastic container into the oven. Thank for sharing those foolish years. Blessings Albert.
Comment Written 24-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Thank you Albert, He pulled plenty of stupid stuff himself but he's tired of seeing his episodes in print. LOL.
Beth
Comment from adewpearl
Canned spaghetti, canned peas and white bread all without smoking up the kitchen, huh? lOLOLOL
came home for lunch everyday should be every day
you write with humor and with great observation of human nature - this is an enjoyable memoir but also insightful Brooke
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Canned spaghetti, canned peas and white bread all without smoking up the kitchen, huh? lOLOLOL
came home for lunch everyday should be every day
you write with humor and with great observation of human nature - this is an enjoyable memoir but also insightful Brooke
Comment Written 24-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Brooke, Thanks, My husband told me to stop making him the scapegoat in everything I write so I thought I'd admit to some of my stupid behavior.
Beth
Comment from Nanette Mary
Hullo BethShelby ....
Oh dear .... this certainly makes for sad reading but, no doubt, you are not alone in being ill-prepared for
the various requirements of keeping house and married life.
I have given you 4 stars because, throughout this work, you need to work on your punctuation, especially the use and mis-use of commas.
If you choose to work on this, contact me and I will gladly re-review it for you.
All round - I enjoyed reading what you have written, especially the way the basic ingredients for your planned and unplanned meals came from tin-cans. That reminds me of a young newly-wed who waited at the gate one day to meet her new husband saying ... "We have to dine out tonight, dear. The tin-opener is broken."
Thank you for sharing this with us.
With love from .... Nanette Mary.
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reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Hullo BethShelby ....
Oh dear .... this certainly makes for sad reading but, no doubt, you are not alone in being ill-prepared for
the various requirements of keeping house and married life.
I have given you 4 stars because, throughout this work, you need to work on your punctuation, especially the use and mis-use of commas.
If you choose to work on this, contact me and I will gladly re-review it for you.
All round - I enjoyed reading what you have written, especially the way the basic ingredients for your planned and unplanned meals came from tin-cans. That reminds me of a young newly-wed who waited at the gate one day to meet her new husband saying ... "We have to dine out tonight, dear. The tin-opener is broken."
Thank you for sharing this with us.
With love from .... Nanette Mary.
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Comment Written 24-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Thank you Nanette Mary, It's been a while since I've written. I used have my punctuation down but I think I've forgetten it all. I was ill prepared but I've had a lot of years to make up for it.
Beth
Comment from Luvs2rite4u
You have captivated your reader by style, and the flowing of your words, turned into something I could see, rather than just reading. I could smell the plastic burning, and see
how difficult ones' journey can be. Worthwhile read, I loved the humor also. Again, I was right there every step of the way.
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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You have captivated your reader by style, and the flowing of your words, turned into something I could see, rather than just reading. I could smell the plastic burning, and see
how difficult ones' journey can be. Worthwhile read, I loved the humor also. Again, I was right there every step of the way.
Comment Written 24-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Thank you, I do appreciate your review and comments.
Beth
Comment from rhymer1
Entertaining, to say the least. Slainte, rhymer1
hire (household help) [domestics] - reads better
wife, that (his) she hadn't - left over from an edit, no doubt.
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Entertaining, to say the least. Slainte, rhymer1
hire (household help) [domestics] - reads better
wife, that (his) she hadn't - left over from an edit, no doubt.
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Comment Written 24-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 24-Mar-2009
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Thanks rhymer1, I appreciate the review and I will work on editing.
Beth
