Grasping the Elusive Dream
Viewing comments for Chapter 2 "Completing The Move"The Followup to Chasing the Elusive Dream
27 total reviews
Comment from damommy
My mother and I used to take trips to New Orleans. On the way, we always stopped at St. Francisville to visit The Myrtles. We loved Louisiana. If only it wasn't so hot!
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2023
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My mother and I used to take trips to New Orleans. On the way, we always stopped at St. Francisville to visit The Myrtles. We loved Louisiana. If only it wasn't so hot!
Comment Written 22-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2023
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Thank rot the review. I've been to St. Francisville. It's over toward Baton Rouge. It is an uniquie little town too. South Louisiana has a lot of history.
Betj
Comment from nancy_e_davis
Thank you for taking me on a tour of the New Orleans area, Beth. I know I will never see it in my lifetime although I have often visited it in movies and stories. Your story was interesting and I enjoyed reading about the move. Well done. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2023
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Thank you for taking me on a tour of the New Orleans area, Beth. I know I will never see it in my lifetime although I have often visited it in movies and stories. Your story was interesting and I enjoyed reading about the move. Well done. Nancy:)
Comment Written 22-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2023
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Thank you Nancy, There is a lot tell about New Orleans. It is a place like to no other. It was interesting living there and I'm glad I got to do it for a whiile.
Betj
Comment from Ric Myworld
Sometimes, many of us, including children are overly impressed with what we believe to be famous or important people. But sadly, in most cases, it doesn't take us long to find out they aren't anymore special than anyone else, and sometimes, less. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2023
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Sometimes, many of us, including children are overly impressed with what we believe to be famous or important people. But sadly, in most cases, it doesn't take us long to find out they aren't anymore special than anyone else, and sometimes, less. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 22-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2023
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Thanks for reviewing both posts. I've never been too impressed with the rich and famous. They are just people like the rest of us and often there lives don't go nearly as well as our own. Edwin Edwards ending up serving time in prison.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Thank you for posting.
You make ordinary life experiences vivid.
I'll bet the French Quarter has changed a bunch since you first visited.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2023
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Thank you for posting.
You make ordinary life experiences vivid.
I'll bet the French Quarter has changed a bunch since you first visited.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 22-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2023
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Thank you Wayne. Things to do change but in Louisiana, the French quarter they claimed wasn't so different from when it was first built. They have tried to history alive and visiting there was like going back in time. I've not been back since Katrina destroyed so much of New Orleans. The French Quarter wasn't really damaged though.
Beth
Comment from Tom Horonzy
I spent a night in Big Easy in 1972. Met a gal, and lied to her, I was driving my new Mercury Monterrey to spring training in Arizona. Boys, and their toys. She didn't bite.
Enjoyed the tour and information you provided. Be well.
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2023
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I spent a night in Big Easy in 1972. Met a gal, and lied to her, I was driving my new Mercury Monterrey to spring training in Arizona. Boys, and their toys. She didn't bite.
Enjoyed the tour and information you provided. Be well.
Comment Written 22-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2023
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Thanks Tom. I young man meeting a girl in New Orleans might get lied too as well. A young guy I worked with there met one he thought was girl. Surprise, Surprise.
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That happened to me in Honolulu but when approached it ask if I was sure then scampered away.
Comment from JSD
Really interesting autobiographical writing. Once again I find myself fascinated by scenes from the US that I cannot imagine. Still long to visit New Orleans!
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2023
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Really interesting autobiographical writing. Once again I find myself fascinated by scenes from the US that I cannot imagine. Still long to visit New Orleans!
Comment Written 22-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2023
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Thank you for reviewing. Where are you from and are you knew to FanStory? I hope you'll stop by often.
Beth
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Been here a week. From the UK. Midlands. X
Comment from patcelaw
It sounds as though you had a good time, exploring the new setting for your family. As you wandered the streets of New Orleans, and found new things to do and new people to me I enjoyed your story very much. You have written it very well. Patricia.
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2023
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It sounds as though you had a good time, exploring the new setting for your family. As you wandered the streets of New Orleans, and found new things to do and new people to me I enjoyed your story very much. You have written it very well. Patricia.
Comment Written 22-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2023
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Thank you Patricia. I was enjoying the unique atmosphere of the place. I liked doing new things. I think I enjoyed it more that my husband did.
Beth
Comment from Mary Vigasin
This is so well written and described, I felt I was along for the ride.
You so well described the scenery and the culture. I remember the Governor and he was a colorful character. He was a caricature of a Southern politician.
I enjoyed reading it and will go back to the other post.
Best wishes,
Mary
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2023
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This is so well written and described, I felt I was along for the ride.
You so well described the scenery and the culture. I remember the Governor and he was a colorful character. He was a caricature of a Southern politician.
I enjoyed reading it and will go back to the other post.
Best wishes,
Mary
Comment Written 22-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jun-2023
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Thank you Mary. I'm so glad you like my story. You are right. Governor was a caricature of a Southern politician. Both Mississippi and Louisiana has some real characters that the South was famous for.
Beth
Comment from Dr. Nad
Hey Beth, this is a very nice read and good luck with your book on Amazon. It is frustrating, challenging, and rewarding to move from the familiar to the brand new. It sounds like you and your family navigated it well. Thanks for taking all of us on the ride with you. I trust the things you treasured were not broken lol.
My guess is you might want to remove the word: "The" following the word, "visited."
"On the weekends, the five of us visited the several of the city"
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2023
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Hey Beth, this is a very nice read and good luck with your book on Amazon. It is frustrating, challenging, and rewarding to move from the familiar to the brand new. It sounds like you and your family navigated it well. Thanks for taking all of us on the ride with you. I trust the things you treasured were not broken lol.
My guess is you might want to remove the word: "The" following the word, "visited."
"On the weekends, the five of us visited the several of the city"
Comment Written 22-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2023
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Thank you for a great review. I appreciate you thoughtful comments and you pointing out the stray word that needed to be removed.
Beth
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You are very welcome Beth.
Comment from Ben Colder
I have eaten at various places you mentioned during the time I drove for Greyhound. That was sixty years ago. No doubt they are still there. New Orleans, some call it sin soaked city. I can understand Don's troubles with the artist.
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2023
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I have eaten at various places you mentioned during the time I drove for Greyhound. That was sixty years ago. No doubt they are still there. New Orleans, some call it sin soaked city. I can understand Don's troubles with the artist.
Comment Written 22-Jun-2023
reply by the author on 22-Jun-2023
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Thank you for an excellent review. Quite a few people on this site have memoties of being in New Orleans. I imagine there is sin everywhere. We met some good people there as well. For Evan, he was with the same people he worked with in Jackson. We made a lot of good Christian friends at church.
Beth
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Yes, good is always the opposite of sin. One must dwell where they choose.
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You penquin photo looks like he's gotten older, fatter and has taking up art.
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LOL
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I had a son who was a graphic artist. Me, I have problems drawing flees.