Children Live What they Learn
In honor of Black History Month & Valentines Day38 total reviews
Comment from Ulla
So very true, Debi, we can only try to give our love and guidance, and hope it will pay off. To show them an example but also help them to stand on their two own feet. I loved this. Ulla xco
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So very true, Debi, we can only try to give our love and guidance, and hope it will pay off. To show them an example but also help them to stand on their two own feet. I loved this. Ulla xco
Comment Written 18-Feb-2023
Comment from susand3022
I hope you had a nice Valentine's Day Debi!
This story reminded me of a story I saw on the news this morning about an 11-year-old boy who is autistic and has the gift of music. Can play the piano just by listening to something, whether it be classical, jazz, pop, whatever. Anyway, there was an older man who heard about it and apparently, took his retirement fund and purchased a baby grand for the family. He had it delivered to them, and it takes up most of their living room, but you've never seen that kid so happy! His parents are just ecstatic. You should hear that kid play... he's amazing!
A nice poem about the kind of love we never think about... the everyday silent kind.
Have a great day!
Susan :)
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I hope you had a nice Valentine's Day Debi!
This story reminded me of a story I saw on the news this morning about an 11-year-old boy who is autistic and has the gift of music. Can play the piano just by listening to something, whether it be classical, jazz, pop, whatever. Anyway, there was an older man who heard about it and apparently, took his retirement fund and purchased a baby grand for the family. He had it delivered to them, and it takes up most of their living room, but you've never seen that kid so happy! His parents are just ecstatic. You should hear that kid play... he's amazing!
A nice poem about the kind of love we never think about... the everyday silent kind.
Have a great day!
Susan :)
Comment Written 18-Feb-2023
Comment from Lady MJ
Yes. Agreed. Having been raised in the South growing up in the country (as the rural area is commonly referred to) I can identify with many expressions. We had three gardens and seven kids to pick the vegetables. Experiences like that do develop character in kids providing them with work ethics that are valuable in life. I never referred to leftovers as "used food" but now I have a new expression to use. :)
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Yes. Agreed. Having been raised in the South growing up in the country (as the rural area is commonly referred to) I can identify with many expressions. We had three gardens and seven kids to pick the vegetables. Experiences like that do develop character in kids providing them with work ethics that are valuable in life. I never referred to leftovers as "used food" but now I have a new expression to use. :)
Comment Written 18-Feb-2023
Comment from pome lover
a 6 for your post, which was very inspiring, and for you, for your story, your hard work and your kindness. I'm sure your children make you proud and it's because of their upbringing.
good song, too :)
Katharine
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023
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a 6 for your post, which was very inspiring, and for you, for your story, your hard work and your kindness. I'm sure your children make you proud and it's because of their upbringing.
good song, too :)
Katharine
Comment Written 17-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2023
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Katharine, I am so very touched by your kind and gracious words and your equally generous gift of the bonus stars, that my heart feels so full right now, and my eyes are full of tears. I think my entire weekend has been made!
Thank you for your incredible kindness, my very sweet friend! God Bless!
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God bless you, too!
Comment from BermyBye50
Debi,
This is a bold entry in the non-fiction category. Your opinions are well written and expressed with personal context giving voice to life in the
Midwest. Your title in well represented in your understanding and interpretation of Robert Hayden's poem "Those Winter Sundays." Well done.
All the best,
Eugene
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2023
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Debi,
This is a bold entry in the non-fiction category. Your opinions are well written and expressed with personal context giving voice to life in the
Midwest. Your title in well represented in your understanding and interpretation of Robert Hayden's poem "Those Winter Sundays." Well done.
All the best,
Eugene
Comment Written 17-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2023
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Hi Eugene, That was a picture from my window to my front yard during one of our December, 2022 blizzards. Weird how that set the tone for our new year. We received -40 temps with -75 degree windchills, 20 plus feet of snow per blizzard, and all a month earlier this Winter. We haven't received any horrible weather yet this year. LOL, depending on what you call horrible.
And our Summers can typically go through at least twenty, 100 plus degree days. I remember one of our most enjoyable fourth of July's with our children, because we, (Glen and myself) sat under a shade tree and allowed them to mist us with cool water and us them. Which obviously involved much laughter. The luxury of Central air didn't come with the laughter, just cool air. So I wouldn't trade those memories for anything.
Thank you my dear friend, for your incredibly kind words which mean so very much to me!
Comment from BethShelby
I've enjoyed reading what said here Debi. I do believe children live what they learn. I'm glad you shared this because I feel like I know a bit more about you now.
I grew up with love. And my husband and I shared love with our four children. I can't say they share all of the values with which we raised them, but that have held fast to love. They always knew they were deeply loved and they always gave that same love back to us.
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2023
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I've enjoyed reading what said here Debi. I do believe children live what they learn. I'm glad you shared this because I feel like I know a bit more about you now.
I grew up with love. And my husband and I shared love with our four children. I can't say they share all of the values with which we raised them, but that have held fast to love. They always knew they were deeply loved and they always gave that same love back to us.
Comment Written 17-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2023
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Hello Beth Shelby, That was a picture from my window to my front yard during one of our December, 2022 blizzards. Weird how that set the tone for our new year. We received -40 temps with -75 degree windchills, 20 plus feet of snow per blizzard, and all a month earlier this Winter. We haven't received any horrible weather yet this year. LOL, depending on what you call horrible.
And our Summers can typically go through at least twenty, 100 plus degree days. I remember one of our most enjoyable fourth of July's with our children, because we, (Glen and myself) sat under a shade tree and allowed them to mist us with cool water and us them. Which obviously involved much laughter. The luxury of Central air didn't come with the laughter, just cool air. So I wouldn't trade those memories for anything.
Thank you my dear friend, for your incredibly kind words which mean so very much to me!
Comment from INtity
This is very relatable to some but yet many may never know the DIY lifestyle and hard work. It is unfortunate in some ways because that is how you learn and grow. I like that you presented a poem at the beginning that emphasized on the struggles of working class America.
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2023
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This is very relatable to some but yet many may never know the DIY lifestyle and hard work. It is unfortunate in some ways because that is how you learn and grow. I like that you presented a poem at the beginning that emphasized on the struggles of working class America.
Comment Written 17-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2023
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Hello Inity, That was a picture from my window to my front yard during one of our December, 2022 blizzards. Weird how that set the tone for our new year. We received -40 temps with -75 degree windchills, 20 plus feet of snow per blizzard, and all a month earlier this Winter. We haven't received any horrible weather yet this year. LOL, depending on what you call horrible.
And our Summers can typically go through at least twenty, 100 plus degree days. I remember one of our most enjoyable fourth of July's with our children, because we, (Glen and myself) sat under a shade tree and allowed them to mist us with cool water and us them. Which obviously involved much laughter. The luxury of Central air didn't come with the laughter, just cool air. So I wouldn't trade those memories for anything.
Thank you my dear friend, for your incredibly kind words which mean so very much to me!
Comment from Olivanne Marsh
Five stars for thoughts that if every one believed the same and acted on those beliefs every day in every situation, the world would be a much better place, not just for children, but for everyone. Too bad we are all just humans and sometimes don't listen to our better nature. Thanks for putting into words what we all know in our hearts and sometimes find hard to remember. Life constantly challenges us to make the best of things, not just for ourselves but for everyone.
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2023
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Five stars for thoughts that if every one believed the same and acted on those beliefs every day in every situation, the world would be a much better place, not just for children, but for everyone. Too bad we are all just humans and sometimes don't listen to our better nature. Thanks for putting into words what we all know in our hearts and sometimes find hard to remember. Life constantly challenges us to make the best of things, not just for ourselves but for everyone.
Comment Written 17-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2023
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Thanks so much Olivanne, That was a picture from my window to my front yard during one of our December, 2022 blizzards. Weird how that set the tone for our new year. We received -40 temps with -75 degree windchills, 20 plus feet of snow per blizzard, and all a month earlier this Winter. We haven't received any horrible weather yet this year. LOL, depending on what you call horrible.
And our Summers can typically go through at least twenty, 100 plus degree days. I remember one of our most enjoyable fourth of July's with our children, because we, (Glen and myself) sat under a shade tree and allowed them to mist us with cool water and us them. Which obviously involved much laughter. The luxury of Central air didn't come with the laughter, just cool air. So I wouldn't trade those memories for anything.
Thank you my dear friend, for your incredibly kind words which mean so very much to me!
Comment from Mintybee
This is a timely poem for both occasions. I appreciate the background research you shared of Robert Hayden. I think you're right about the line, "What did I know, What did I know? Of love's austere and lonely offices" I think it did mean that Hayden realized his father's love was shown in the way he acted toward his family, not in words. Actions do speak louder than words, and while voicing love is very important, backing those words up with actions is also important. Some generations and cultures are less vocal than others about love, but hopefully we all learn from the words and actions of love around us. I appreciate this reminder to speak God's love and familial love into our children. I appreciate that you shared from your own experience with detailed examples of your own family life.
Mintybee
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2023
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This is a timely poem for both occasions. I appreciate the background research you shared of Robert Hayden. I think you're right about the line, "What did I know, What did I know? Of love's austere and lonely offices" I think it did mean that Hayden realized his father's love was shown in the way he acted toward his family, not in words. Actions do speak louder than words, and while voicing love is very important, backing those words up with actions is also important. Some generations and cultures are less vocal than others about love, but hopefully we all learn from the words and actions of love around us. I appreciate this reminder to speak God's love and familial love into our children. I appreciate that you shared from your own experience with detailed examples of your own family life.
Mintybee
Comment Written 17-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2023
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Hello Minty, That was a picture from my window to my front yard during one of our December, 2022 blizzards. Weird how that set the tone for our new year. We received -40 temps with -75 degree windchills, 20 plus feet of snow per blizzard, and all a month earlier this Winter. We haven't received any horrible weather yet this year. LOL, depending on what you call horrible.
And our Summers can typically go through at least twenty, 100 plus degree days. I remember one of our most enjoyable fourth of July's with our children, because we, (Glen and myself) sat under a shade tree and allowed them to mist us with cool water and us them. Which obviously involved much laughter. The luxury of Central air didn't come with the laughter, just cool air. So I wouldn't trade those memories for anything.
Thank you my dear friend, for your incredibly kind words which mean so very much to me!
Comment from John Ciarmello
Ahh, Whitney Houston's "Greatest Love of All." I adore her, and this song is one of my favorites of hers. Your comparisons of interpretation to Robert Hayden's work were a brilliant way to present this in a non-fiction format. It was interesting and full of what family life should be, without pretending you lived in a "Leave it to Beaver" sitcom. It was real and inviting, and I enjoyed it! Well done, Debi. Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2023
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Ahh, Whitney Houston's "Greatest Love of All." I adore her, and this song is one of my favorites of hers. Your comparisons of interpretation to Robert Hayden's work were a brilliant way to present this in a non-fiction format. It was interesting and full of what family life should be, without pretending you lived in a "Leave it to Beaver" sitcom. It was real and inviting, and I enjoyed it! Well done, Debi. Best, JohnC
Comment Written 17-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 17-Feb-2023
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Hello my dear John! : ). That was a picture from my window to my front yard during one of our December, 2022 blizzards. Weird how that set the tone for our new year. We received -40 temps with -75 degree windchills, 20 plus feet of snow per blizzard, and all a month earlier this Winter. We haven't received any horrible weather yet this year. LOL, depending on what you call horrible.
And our Summers can typically go through at least twenty, 100 plus degree days. I remember one of our most enjoyable fourth of July's with our children, because we, (Glen and myself) sat under a shade tree and allowed them to mist us with cool water and us them. Which obviously involved much laughter. The luxury of Central air didn't come with the laughter, just cool air. So I wouldn't trade those memories for anything.
Thank you my dear friend, for your incredibly kind words which mean so very much to me!