Grasping the Elusive Dream
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Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
This is a stage at which most young people have relationship problems. There are so many kinds, it's a bit like viruses. You were fortunate that Christie seemed not to suffer. kay
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2023
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This is a stage at which most young people have relationship problems. There are so many kinds, it's a bit like viruses. You were fortunate that Christie seemed not to suffer. kay
Comment Written 29-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2023
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Thank you. Christi was always complaining about something so it was hard to know if she was really suffering, but she still the guy in Australia who wanted to come visit in the summer.
Beth
Comment from Liz O'Neill
A good example of foreshadowing. You will have the reader's attention wondering what happened:
"Carol hadn't had competition for his attention in the past, so her summer didn't turn out the way she'd hoped." You have brought out some important points.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023
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A good example of foreshadowing. You will have the reader's attention wondering what happened:
"Carol hadn't had competition for his attention in the past, so her summer didn't turn out the way she'd hoped." You have brought out some important points.
Comment Written 28-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023
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Thank you Liz, Much of what they'd hoped for goes in a different direction than they planned.
Beth
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***Sigh***
Comment from Ric Myworld
Life can be hard sometimes for all of us, but hopefully in time most everyone can look back and learn from their past experiences and move on. But many times, some parts remain unforgettable, even many years later. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023
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Life can be hard sometimes for all of us, but hopefully in time most everyone can look back and learn from their past experiences and move on. But many times, some parts remain unforgettable, even many years later. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 28-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2023
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Thanks Ric. I think they learned some hard lessons but they still screw up sometimes. They are reasonablye content, but I think my life has been better than theirs.
Comment from w.j.debi
A college offers more education than just the curriculum offered by the school. Some lessons are hard, and as much as parents try, kids of every generation seem to know better, until they don't.
Thanks for sharing a hard and growing year in your children's lives.
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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A college offers more education than just the curriculum offered by the school. Some lessons are hard, and as much as parents try, kids of every generation seem to know better, until they don't.
Thanks for sharing a hard and growing year in your children's lives.
Comment Written 28-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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Thank you for the excerllent review. Life teaches its share of lessons and some of them are hard hut that is the only way some learn.
Beth
Comment from jim vecchio
Although I wish it were for a more positive reason, I will look forward to that next chapter. I knew he'd be in trouble once he met the girl's parents. I remember how nervous i was meeting my wife's parents. I asked her what her father said about me, and Rhonda said, "He said at least he has a job!"
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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Although I wish it were for a more positive reason, I will look forward to that next chapter. I knew he'd be in trouble once he met the girl's parents. I remember how nervous i was meeting my wife's parents. I asked her what her father said about me, and Rhonda said, "He said at least he has a job!"
Comment Written 28-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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Thank you Jim. I kids had their share of problems in relationship. I was fortunate to have a good man and smooth happy marriage.
Beth
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Thank you Jim. I kids had their share of problems in relationship. I was fortunate to have a good man and smooth happy marriage.
Beth
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We both are very fortunate!
Comment from Ben Colder
Don seems to be a levelheaded young man and no doubt he has and is propitious with a job today. I like your bio of the kids and the times. So typical for many. Good one, BETH
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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Don seems to be a levelheaded young man and no doubt he has and is propitious with a job today. I like your bio of the kids and the times. So typical for many. Good one, BETH
Comment Written 28-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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Thank you. Don is a hard worker and well respectefd as a chiropractor. He is in his second marriage. He never got the hang of managing money well though.
Beth
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Thank you. Don is a hard worker and well respectefd as a chiropractor. He is in his second marriage. He never got the hang of managing money well though.
Beth
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Sometimes it comes with age.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
We try and point our kids in the right direction but they don't always take our advice. I hope your children are settled into good relationships and careers now Beth, and piece to the puzzle of your life Beth, much enjoyed, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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We try and point our kids in the right direction but they don't always take our advice. I hope your children are settled into good relationships and careers now Beth, and piece to the puzzle of your life Beth, much enjoyed, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 28-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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Thank you Dolly. My kid seem fairly content but they still have their share of ups and downs, but I guess that is life.
Beth
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Thank you Dolly. My kid seem fairly content but they still have their share of ups and downs, but I guess that is life.
Beth
Comment from Spitfire
When are you going to post pictures of your grown children, especially Don. You were right about visiting Kelly's parents, but sadly our children have to find out the hard way. I'm anxious to read about the auto mechanics class.
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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When are you going to post pictures of your grown children, especially Don. You were right about visiting Kelly's parents, but sadly our children have to find out the hard way. I'm anxious to read about the auto mechanics class.
Comment Written 28-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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Thanks for the review. I'm getting so behind. I'll try to work in posting the kids picture soon.
Beth
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Thanks for the review. I'm getting so behind. I'll try to work in posting the kids picture soon.
Beth
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
I've missed your family, Beth, so it's been a pleasure to become reunited with your children again! So many changes and decisions here - I continue to admire you and Evan for keeping all those plates spinning as best you could while coping with teenage hormones. Small edits: para starting Don was able to get himself a job... 'other friends;' para starting Unfortunately...they end(ed) up. There was something else, Beth, but I can't find it again. Thanks for sharing this interesting update. Debbie
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2023
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I've missed your family, Beth, so it's been a pleasure to become reunited with your children again! So many changes and decisions here - I continue to admire you and Evan for keeping all those plates spinning as best you could while coping with teenage hormones. Small edits: para starting Don was able to get himself a job... 'other friends;' para starting Unfortunately...they end(ed) up. There was something else, Beth, but I can't find it again. Thanks for sharing this interesting update. Debbie
Comment Written 28-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2023
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Thank you Debbie, I'm glad you like reading about my family Thank for pointing out the errors. I fixed the two you mention plus in the last paragraph I found a spot that needed commas. I hope it may have been the other.
Beth
Comment from karenina
Wow, as parents we reach a point where we have to step back and watch our "young-adult" children find their own way. It's often as tough on us as it is on them! Still ~~ you and I both know that if we "told" them they were making poor decisions they'd run "toward" that, not away from it! I hope this was all a phase!
Karenina
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
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Wow, as parents we reach a point where we have to step back and watch our "young-adult" children find their own way. It's often as tough on us as it is on them! Still ~~ you and I both know that if we "told" them they were making poor decisions they'd run "toward" that, not away from it! I hope this was all a phase!
Karenina
Comment Written 28-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2023
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Thank you Karenina. Yes, at that age you might state you opinion, but you know they will make their own decision. It is hard watch them suffer. You can offfer tea and sympathy, but that is about all.