At Home in Mississippi
Viewing comments for Chapter 43 "1948 Becomes History"Growing up in the 40 and 50 in MIssissippi
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Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Oh wonderful, Beth! It could only happen to you:) You made the princess and the audience laugh at a certain cost to yourself. A star is born. Your story about the storm pit also made me laugh. I could just imagine the sight you saw and understand why your father would prefer to sit in the car for safety. Well done, Beth, on this excellent chapter. Debbie
para starting: Joe was the stereotypical person.... and he and (he is- delete) his wife...
we could see (it) was lit with lanterns
para starting: This tale involves three brothers... the first two (go?) into the woods..
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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Oh wonderful, Beth! It could only happen to you:) You made the princess and the audience laugh at a certain cost to yourself. A star is born. Your story about the storm pit also made me laugh. I could just imagine the sight you saw and understand why your father would prefer to sit in the car for safety. Well done, Beth, on this excellent chapter. Debbie
para starting: Joe was the stereotypical person.... and he and (he is- delete) his wife...
we could see (it) was lit with lanterns
para starting: This tale involves three brothers... the first two (go?) into the woods..
Comment Written 26-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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Thank you, Debbie. The goose and I did make the show more interesting. I enjoyed your comments and help.
Beth
Comment from zanya
An entertaining read rich with real life action and very interesting local characters- the story of the storm pit is really engaging and a great pic to illustrate,
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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An entertaining read rich with real life action and very interesting local characters- the story of the storm pit is really engaging and a great pic to illustrate,
Comment Written 26-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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Thank you, Zanya. I so glad you found this entertaining. I appreciate the review.
Beth
Comment from Rachelle Allen
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Omigoodness!! I just had the HARDEST laugh (well, I'm sorry, I guess mine was at your expense, too, though that certainly wasn't my intention.) I bet that particular play is STILL being talked about at your elementary school. You are LEGEND, Beth!!
Also imagining a 500 pound woman and her half-naked husband in a storm pit caused me to laugh, too. I also liked your comment about how reporters have a sixth sense when it comes to finding someone like Joe to interview for catastrophes. That's actually a very accurate statement. xoxo
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Omigoodness!! I just had the HARDEST laugh (well, I'm sorry, I guess mine was at your expense, too, though that certainly wasn't my intention.) I bet that particular play is STILL being talked about at your elementary school. You are LEGEND, Beth!!
Also imagining a 500 pound woman and her half-naked husband in a storm pit caused me to laugh, too. I also liked your comment about how reporters have a sixth sense when it comes to finding someone like Joe to interview for catastrophes. That's actually a very accurate statement. xoxo
Comment Written 26-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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Thank you, Rachelle. If I wasn't hoping people would find this is funny as I do now, I wouldn't write about it. I don't regret those things happening because after time passes that give us something to laugh about.
Beth
Comment from royowen
Wow, you've had an exciting life, what with tornadoes, knowing so many interesting and fascinating people, and a memory that has recorded these things to the degree that you have, and to top it off with a school and being pooped on by a good goose, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2024
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Wow, you've had an exciting life, what with tornadoes, knowing so many interesting and fascinating people, and a memory that has recorded these things to the degree that you have, and to top it off with a school and being pooped on by a good goose, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 26-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 28-Aug-2024
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Thank you Roy, I guess the tornado is most exciting thing. I'm sure we have all me some interesting characters in our lives. I really appreciate the review.
Beth
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
An event such as a tornado can certainly leave a lasting impression on one's psyche - PTSD is more common than we believe.
Well, you took us down the path of Joe's explanation to reporters of what happened during the tornado, then left us there. I think that should be included in some small way.
It sounds like you "took one for the team", Beth, lol! But your teacher sounds like a real witch.
Thanks for sharing more about those early days.
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2024
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An event such as a tornado can certainly leave a lasting impression on one's psyche - PTSD is more common than we believe.
Well, you took us down the path of Joe's explanation to reporters of what happened during the tornado, then left us there. I think that should be included in some small way.
It sounds like you "took one for the team", Beth, lol! But your teacher sounds like a real witch.
Thanks for sharing more about those early days.
xo
Pam
Comment Written 26-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2024
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Thanks Pam. Since you suggested it I added this to that paragraph-
Our relatives in Texas heard Joe telling how he saw it coming and he and he in his wife got on the floor and tried to pull the mattress over their heads. I couldln't imagine how Vergie managed to get on the floor. Does that sound ok?
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Hahaha! Yes, I can imagine reporters looking at her and thinking, "Her getting on and off the floor is a story in itself." Reread it before you post it, I think you have a couple of words that don't belong.
Comment from Begin Again
Oh dear me...How horrible Beth! I would have shriveled up in misery. 1948...The year I was born... and almost not... but all is well and here we are! Great story... I can't decide which was worse...finding Joe and Vergie in bed or the goose.
Smiles, Carol
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For the remainer of (remainder)
nose of stiffing (sniffing)
I grasped in shock. (gasped)
The first two to into the woods to cut
old man asks each (asked)
old man asks each (refused) (These might be correct because i see you turned the story from past tense to present..
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
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Oh dear me...How horrible Beth! I would have shriveled up in misery. 1948...The year I was born... and almost not... but all is well and here we are! Great story... I can't decide which was worse...finding Joe and Vergie in bed or the goose.
Smiles, Carol
SUGGESTIONS:
For the remainer of (remainder)
nose of stiffing (sniffing)
I grasped in shock. (gasped)
The first two to into the woods to cut
old man asks each (asked)
old man asks each (refused) (These might be correct because i see you turned the story from past tense to present..
Comment Written 26-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
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Thank you, Carol. I was embarrassing and yucky but now it is funny so that is all that matters
Beth
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Laughter is the best medicine for all that ails us!
Comment from Wendy G
Oh no, poor you! Maybe the teacher knew best in connection with the stuffed goose after all. Your stories are very engaging and are always a good read. Thanks for sharing this one. Well done.
Wendy
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
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Oh no, poor you! Maybe the teacher knew best in connection with the stuffed goose after all. Your stories are very engaging and are always a good read. Thanks for sharing this one. Well done.
Wendy
Comment Written 26-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
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Thank you, Wendy. It was embarrassing at the time but now it is funny. and I'm sorry it happened. Everyone got a laugh.
Beth
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A fine story of your early adventures and how you recognised your Father's post traumatic disorder after the war and I expect having to deal with tornadoes would have made him worse. Another fine chapter about your life Beth, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2024
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A fine story of your early adventures and how you recognised your Father's post traumatic disorder after the war and I expect having to deal with tornadoes would have made him worse. Another fine chapter about your life Beth, love Dolly x
Comment Written 25-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2024
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Thank you Dolly. Dad wasn't in the war. He got out for flat feet, doing a job needed by civilians and taking care of aging parents. His PTSD all started the day of the tornado because he saw house blow away in the distance an then had to go over the damage to get home thinking his wife and child were dead. He spent about 30 minutes digging through the wreckage trying to find us. He got past it faster than if he had been in war but storms made his a nervous wreck for a while.
Comment from Teri7
This is a really great story. You have a very good memory. I bet you have lots more stories to tell us! You used great descriptive words and very good imagery from the artwork you chose and from your words. I bet you really wanted to get home and take a bath! Thanks for sharing. love and blessings, teri
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
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This is a really great story. You have a very good memory. I bet you have lots more stories to tell us! You used great descriptive words and very good imagery from the artwork you chose and from your words. I bet you really wanted to get home and take a bath! Thanks for sharing. love and blessings, teri
Comment Written 25-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
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Thank you so much Teri. I hope my memory hold out. If I lose it, I can go back and read about it since I've written so much down. Thanks for a lovely reviw.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Sounds crazy!
I'm afraid I would have been tossed from Miss Nickleson's class since I was a bit of a troublemaker.
Neither of my kids suffered much trauma after the tornado took our house out from around us.
Best wishes.
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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
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Sounds crazy!
I'm afraid I would have been tossed from Miss Nickleson's class since I was a bit of a troublemaker.
Neither of my kids suffered much trauma after the tornado took our house out from around us.
Best wishes.
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Comment Written 25-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
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Thank you, Wayne. At first, I wasn't that bothered by the tornado. I wasn't that afraid while it was happening but afterward the memories came back. Fortunately, it didn't bother me that long. I appreciate the review.