Adventures on Kingsley Street
Meet my Family The first in a series of short storys19 total reviews
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
Very good story. I was the same age that year and you describe my own brothers perfectly. My parents also adhered to the "I am disappointed in you" punishment and it was horrific! My mother managed to carry it way into my adulthood lol Enjoyed this. thanks for sharing.
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Very good story. I was the same age that year and you describe my own brothers perfectly. My parents also adhered to the "I am disappointed in you" punishment and it was horrific! My mother managed to carry it way into my adulthood lol Enjoyed this. thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 10-Nov-2024
Comment from joann r romei
I truly enjoyed this story of your life, I also have 3 boys and I will say, it is not for the faint of heart, God bless your mom, she did have it harder than your dad, she was always in the house, its a never ending job, takes a toll far more than just grey hair.
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I truly enjoyed this story of your life, I also have 3 boys and I will say, it is not for the faint of heart, God bless your mom, she did have it harder than your dad, she was always in the house, its a never ending job, takes a toll far more than just grey hair.
Comment Written 08-Nov-2024
Comment from Coren McGirr
Well done, Richard! This is lovingly written and leaves me yearning for simpler times. What stuck out to me is how I really read everything from a child's perspective. I enjoyed it a lot. Keep up the good work!
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2024
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Well done, Richard! This is lovingly written and leaves me yearning for simpler times. What stuck out to me is how I really read everything from a child's perspective. I enjoyed it a lot. Keep up the good work!
Comment Written 08-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2024
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Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed it.I got the idea after talking with an old friend of mine from Kingsley.
This is the first of series of stories about growing up on Kingsley. I hope to post the next one tomorrow. I hope you will continue to read the stories.
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Yes, I saw that 'emergency room' is p next. I look forward to it!
Comment from gramalot8
I could really relate to your story in many areas.
I too was raised in a small town like you described. I was the oldest of 5 . My brothers often had their disagreements. Dad and Mom both worked. I was in charge a lot and the disagreements weren't easy to settle sometimes. But they ended before Dad got home... or else. Lol
We all grew closer as we grew older. Two of us kids have passed now. I relish the memories of my youth. Thanks for sharing your memories with us.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2024
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I could really relate to your story in many areas.
I too was raised in a small town like you described. I was the oldest of 5 . My brothers often had their disagreements. Dad and Mom both worked. I was in charge a lot and the disagreements weren't easy to settle sometimes. But they ended before Dad got home... or else. Lol
We all grew closer as we grew older. Two of us kids have passed now. I relish the memories of my youth. Thanks for sharing your memories with us.
Comment Written 07-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2024
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I had fun writing this story. In fact, I spoke to Don just the other day and told him about the story. He loved that I wrote. I emailed him and John copies. Brings back great memories.
I can't begin to tell you how many people have read it and like you tell me about their family and growing up in the 60s.
I hope you will continue to read future stories from Kingsley Street. I am hoping people will enjoy the next one "The Emergency Room."
I will give you a heads up. It will mostly funny.
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
You capture 1964 small town life beautifully. The story feels a bit nostalgic for me as we are of similar ages. Each brother's personality shines through. I enjoyed the stories of Don's fierce loyalty. The details about your father's unique discipline approach are well written. I love the way you wrote this - it is personal and so relatable. This was a wonderful snapshot of a family that I could easily picture, root for, and want to know more about! Next time - emergency room - oh boy! haha
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2024
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You capture 1964 small town life beautifully. The story feels a bit nostalgic for me as we are of similar ages. Each brother's personality shines through. I enjoyed the stories of Don's fierce loyalty. The details about your father's unique discipline approach are well written. I love the way you wrote this - it is personal and so relatable. This was a wonderful snapshot of a family that I could easily picture, root for, and want to know more about! Next time - emergency room - oh boy! haha
Comment Written 07-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2024
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Michael, I am so glad you enjoyed this story. I know I had fun writing it. A lot of readers like yourself tell me it brings back happy memories. It was a good time to grow up. Unlike kids today, that are all about electronics. We had to think of things to do. Plus, in the summer, the only time we came home was lunch and dinner.
The next story will be a good example of boys being boys.
Comment from Sanku
You are so right Growing up in the sixties wax so different our family school and friends completed our world. We never had toys we made our own .We played BUTCH .thief and police hidden and seek ..allnin the extensive grounds..no tiny apartmento
Your mom must have had.quite a tough time with 3 boys.
Your post bought s lot of memories for me too
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2024
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You are so right Growing up in the sixties wax so different our family school and friends completed our world. We never had toys we made our own .We played BUTCH .thief and police hidden and seek ..allnin the extensive grounds..no tiny apartmento
Your mom must have had.quite a tough time with 3 boys.
Your post bought s lot of memories for me too
Comment Written 07-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 07-Nov-2024
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I am so glad you enjoyed my story. I started writng this after talking to an old friend. We both had great memories. You are correct, it was a different time.
Hearing stories like yours is one reason I wrote this. The other is to let the younger people know what it was like for their parents and grandparents.
I hope you will continue to read the stories as I continue to write more of the 60s.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Richard, I enjoyed reading this very much. It's clearly written with a punchy style that drive the narrative with pace. What's more I like all three brothers and their antics. The suggestions I'd make is to keep to the past tense as, periodically , you tend to slip into the present, e.g.:
Don and John (got) into an argument
Keep the present tense for when you're making statements, e.g.:
Respect far outweighs discipline
Also don't be afraid to contract words for added fluency and succinctness, e.g.
(I'll) remember..
My dad (wasn't)
(I'm) not sure
Thanks for sharing this excellent story. I'll look forward to reading more, Richard. Take care Debbie
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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Richard, I enjoyed reading this very much. It's clearly written with a punchy style that drive the narrative with pace. What's more I like all three brothers and their antics. The suggestions I'd make is to keep to the past tense as, periodically , you tend to slip into the present, e.g.:
Don and John (got) into an argument
Keep the present tense for when you're making statements, e.g.:
Respect far outweighs discipline
Also don't be afraid to contract words for added fluency and succinctness, e.g.
(I'll) remember..
My dad (wasn't)
(I'm) not sure
Thanks for sharing this excellent story. I'll look forward to reading more, Richard. Take care Debbie
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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Debbie thank you for the kind words and suggestions. I think I got all of them?? I welcome suggestions. Writing these stories is bringing back good memories.
I do hope you read the upcoming stories. I plan to post one or two a week .
Comment from Tim Margetts
I was 2 in '64 :) But I was also the middle of 3 brothers, me and my older one fought, but lord help anyone who tried to pick on one or other of us. Our little brother is 10 years younger and he was well looked after, thought we made sure he always knew who was the older sibs.
I totally enjoyed this look into your family life and dynamic.
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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I was 2 in '64 :) But I was also the middle of 3 brothers, me and my older one fought, but lord help anyone who tried to pick on one or other of us. Our little brother is 10 years younger and he was well looked after, thought we made sure he always knew who was the older sibs.
I totally enjoyed this look into your family life and dynamic.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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Thanks for sharing a little about your brothers. They sound like mine.
I am happy you enjoyed my story.
I do hope you will follow my adventures. I promise there will be some funny stories.
Comment from Teri7
This was a very interesting and entertaining true story about your brothers and growing up with them. You used great descriptive words and great imagery from the artwork you chose and your words. Thanks for sharing. Teri
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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This was a very interesting and entertaining true story about your brothers and growing up with them. You used great descriptive words and great imagery from the artwork you chose and your words. Thanks for sharing. Teri
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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Teri, I am so glad you enjoyed it. I should thank my brothers for giving me the story to write.
I hope you will follow the rest of the coming stories.
Comment from Brenda Strauser
I enjoyed reading your story. It brings back memories of my childhood. There were 5.of us. We did respect my parents or got the belt.
The story was easy to follow along and you described your brothers well. Great job.
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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I enjoyed reading your story. It brings back memories of my childhood. There were 5.of us. We did respect my parents or got the belt.
The story was easy to follow along and you described your brothers well. Great job.
Comment Written 06-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2024
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Thank you, Brenda, for the thoughtful comments. Writing this story brings back so many memories. We lived in a good time.