The Richest Poor Kid on my Block
A poor boy with three jobs at 10.36 total reviews
Comment from F. William Lester
Quite a story. Industrious and persevering, you knew what you had to do, you had a plan, and you followed through. Kudos to you. I remember those times well and wonder where we lost our way and, more important, how we will find it again. I loved the music and served in Vietnam. It was the best of times and the worst of times, but we survived. Thanks for sharing your story. Believe it or not, it brightened my day. I'm interested in the companion story to this one. Be well.
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2025
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Quite a story. Industrious and persevering, you knew what you had to do, you had a plan, and you followed through. Kudos to you. I remember those times well and wonder where we lost our way and, more important, how we will find it again. I loved the music and served in Vietnam. It was the best of times and the worst of times, but we survived. Thanks for sharing your story. Believe it or not, it brightened my day. I'm interested in the companion story to this one. Be well.
Comment Written 11-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2025
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Thank you for your service Sir! I truly appreciate your kind review!
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My pleasure.
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I appreciate it!
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
life was much happier for kids back then, we could go where we wanted without any fear. It's a different case now. You worked hard, and played and had fun, that is what life for a kid should be about. And you deserved to be the richest kid in town. Well done!! :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2025
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life was much happier for kids back then, we could go where we wanted without any fear. It's a different case now. You worked hard, and played and had fun, that is what life for a kid should be about. And you deserved to be the richest kid in town. Well done!! :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 11-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2025
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Well, thank you so much Sandra for those kind words. I felt rich, but knew i wasn't. At 10 though who really cares?
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
We did stuff back then that kids today cannot do. Our parents let us out after breakfast and we came back at dusk. The summers were great. I did small jobs too. I also volunteered a lot. It was not at all weird to be given second hand stuff. It was normal. Today kids want everything new, and get tired of it after a month. What a sad existence. Great story. Karen
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2025
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We did stuff back then that kids today cannot do. Our parents let us out after breakfast and we came back at dusk. The summers were great. I did small jobs too. I also volunteered a lot. It was not at all weird to be given second hand stuff. It was normal. Today kids want everything new, and get tired of it after a month. What a sad existence. Great story. Karen
Comment Written 11-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2025
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Thank you again Karen for your kind review. And yes, you are so right. I left at daylight and came back at dark at the age of 10. It wasn't that my mother didnt care she knew I was responsible.
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Me and my my older Kathleen, di most all the playing together. So we were never alone, also, most of the neighborhood kids played together. Safety in numbers. Karen
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I really enjoyed learning about your early life and you were such an entrepreneur with 3 jobs at a young age. You felt free because you worked hard. I have always instilled a good work ethic in my children who work very hard and enjoy a good life. Me? I am retired and I am able to enjoy being lazy when I want, but I realise that things you want have to be earned. I learned to play chess later in life and speak another language. We never stop learning Harry and we can strive for what we really want.
Your story is uplifting and magical and great riches do not make us happy individuals. I hope you are still enjoying life, I loved your story, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2025
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I really enjoyed learning about your early life and you were such an entrepreneur with 3 jobs at a young age. You felt free because you worked hard. I have always instilled a good work ethic in my children who work very hard and enjoy a good life. Me? I am retired and I am able to enjoy being lazy when I want, but I realise that things you want have to be earned. I learned to play chess later in life and speak another language. We never stop learning Harry and we can strive for what we really want.
Your story is uplifting and magical and great riches do not make us happy individuals. I hope you are still enjoying life, I loved your story, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 11-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2025
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Thank you so much Dolly for those kind words and inspiration! I truly appreciate your words! And yes, we never stop learning. I got my assocaite degree at 44, my bachelors at 52 and my masters at 55 and I am still working at 65. Thanks to my angels!
Comment from June Sargent
What an inspirational story this is! You are a survivor. From the day you were born, you were determined to make your own happiness in life. And if it took three jobs to do it - then so be it. You were rich in ways that can't be measured by money. Thank you for sharing your story.
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2025
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What an inspirational story this is! You are a survivor. From the day you were born, you were determined to make your own happiness in life. And if it took three jobs to do it - then so be it. You were rich in ways that can't be measured by money. Thank you for sharing your story.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2025
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Yes June, I had very good angels on my side. Thanks for you kind review. I truly appreciate that!
Comment from nomi338
I love this. I grew up in the late 50s. In September my best friend and I attempted to join the army, he was accepted, I was rejected for being too skinny. One month later I joined the Air Force. Somehow we both managed to avoid being sent to Vietnam, it may have had something to do with us each being the only boy in our respective family. I too was poor, but my mom always made sure that I had some money in my pocket, her theory was that a kid with some money is less likely to do something illegal to get money. Although she was right, I was far too scary to do something that might get me arrested.
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2025
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I love this. I grew up in the late 50s. In September my best friend and I attempted to join the army, he was accepted, I was rejected for being too skinny. One month later I joined the Air Force. Somehow we both managed to avoid being sent to Vietnam, it may have had something to do with us each being the only boy in our respective family. I too was poor, but my mom always made sure that I had some money in my pocket, her theory was that a kid with some money is less likely to do something illegal to get money. Although she was right, I was far too scary to do something that might get me arrested.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2025
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LOL! Well, thank you so much Nomi338 for your kind review. I truly appreciate your words! And your mother was a very smart woman there is no doubt. And I agree with her thinking. I never felt like I had to steal money even when I was poor because I always had at least a 1.50 on me lol.
Comment from joann r romei
I truly enjoyed this story, I hope you continue with this. And you were rich, rich is a mind set, you can have money, yet no peace in your heart or mind, I'd love to hear more, good luck and continue writing.
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2025
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I truly enjoyed this story, I hope you continue with this. And you were rich, rich is a mind set, you can have money, yet no peace in your heart or mind, I'd love to hear more, good luck and continue writing.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2025
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Thank you so much Joann for your kind words and review. I truly appreciate your words. And yes, you are so right. It was a frame of mind.
Comment from Teri7
Harry, This is a very nice and well written, interesting story of why you were the richest poor kid on your block. That was a really great attitude to have. I enjoyed reading this. I didn't see any errors at all! Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2025
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Harry, This is a very nice and well written, interesting story of why you were the richest poor kid on your block. That was a really great attitude to have. I enjoyed reading this. I didn't see any errors at all! Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 10-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2025
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Thank you so much Teri for your kind words and review. I truly appreciate that!
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you are so welcome!
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Roger that!
Comment from Nicki.B
This is a fabulous story. It was a breath of fresh air to read, those really were the good old days. I wasn't born a bit born a but later myself in late 70s and they were also good, it was so much safer back then.
I was exhausted even reading all that cycling that you did! What an ambitious chap you were at just 10! Your parent must have been so proud.
Well done, thanks so much for sharing this wonderful story from your past Best wishes
Nicki
Nicki
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2025
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This is a fabulous story. It was a breath of fresh air to read, those really were the good old days. I wasn't born a bit born a but later myself in late 70s and they were also good, it was so much safer back then.
I was exhausted even reading all that cycling that you did! What an ambitious chap you were at just 10! Your parent must have been so proud.
Well done, thanks so much for sharing this wonderful story from your past Best wishes
Nicki
Nicki
Comment Written 10-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2025
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Well, thank you so much Nicki for the kind review! I really appreciate that!
Comment from Elias Noor
This narrative is heartfelt and deeply evocative, offering a vivid glimpse into a hardworking, resilient childhood during a transformative time in American history. The tone is warm and reflective, capturing the innocence, ambition, and bittersweet experiences of growing up in the late 1960s.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2025
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This narrative is heartfelt and deeply evocative, offering a vivid glimpse into a hardworking, resilient childhood during a transformative time in American history. The tone is warm and reflective, capturing the innocence, ambition, and bittersweet experiences of growing up in the late 1960s.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2025
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Thank you!
