At Home in Mississippi
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Comment from lyenochka
I know you feel bad about it and you're brave to share it. I can totally understand not letting your mother know. But you confessed to God and that's the most important thing. You knew in your heart what was wrong and your mom knew that you knew what was right. So glad you didn't have to deal with those kids after that.
It's the odd folks like the Seays who often get targeted even by kids who are likely to become bullies.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2024
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I know you feel bad about it and you're brave to share it. I can totally understand not letting your mother know. But you confessed to God and that's the most important thing. You knew in your heart what was wrong and your mom knew that you knew what was right. So glad you didn't have to deal with those kids after that.
It's the odd folks like the Seays who often get targeted even by kids who are likely to become bullies.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2024
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Thank you Helen, I feel bad that I wasn't strong enough back then to tell them I wasn't going along with their plan but you grow over time. I did a lot of things back then I wasn't proud off but I changed with time. I'm okay with sharing it. Most poeple have don't things they aren't proud of.
Beth
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That's very true. And raising children also changes us, too. Most of all, the Spirit works on us all our lives. 💖
Comment from royowen
One wonders if these kids carry on their feistiness into their teens and eventually into their adulthood, my brother was a little like these kids, I myst admit I was enticed to go shoplifting with friends, but never was tempted, beautifully written Beth, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2024
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One wonders if these kids carry on their feistiness into their teens and eventually into their adulthood, my brother was a little like these kids, I myst admit I was enticed to go shoplifting with friends, but never was tempted, beautifully written Beth, blessings Roy
Comment Written 31-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 08-Sep-2024
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Thank you Roy. I wasn't looking for friends like these. Maybe I was being tested and I didn't do so well on the test.
Beth
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God knows us well,
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
It's easily done when we're young. I remember going on a shoplifting spree with a couple of girls. I was inside the shop and realised I didn't want anything but ended up taking an eraser which I subsequently returned! Very brave! I related to everything you were thinking and would also have lied if questioned about anything. Once again, Beth, your childhood story is brought to life in your usual inimitable narrative style. Thank you for sharing your entertaining post. Debbie
..the younger brother (whom) I'd seen when passing...
...he was sometime(s) the butt of our jokes
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2024
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It's easily done when we're young. I remember going on a shoplifting spree with a couple of girls. I was inside the shop and realised I didn't want anything but ended up taking an eraser which I subsequently returned! Very brave! I related to everything you were thinking and would also have lied if questioned about anything. Once again, Beth, your childhood story is brought to life in your usual inimitable narrative style. Thank you for sharing your entertaining post. Debbie
..the younger brother (whom) I'd seen when passing...
...he was sometime(s) the butt of our jokes
Comment Written 31-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2024
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Thank you Debbie. I didn't plan to shoplifting but one I too a rubber nose clip for to keep from getting water up your nose when swimming. It cost about a dime and I had to use for he because I had no place to swin. We are nuts when we're young.
Comment from jim vecchio
I was contemplating, but had not started, a tale with weird country folk when I read this. I'll try not to plagiarize in any way. We all had friends who brought out the wild side in us. Thank God I never strayed too far from that right line.
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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I was contemplating, but had not started, a tale with weird country folk when I read this. I'll try not to plagiarize in any way. We all had friends who brought out the wild side in us. Thank God I never strayed too far from that right line.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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Thank you, Jim. I'm not worried about you plagiarizing me. You have a great way of writing your own stories. I appreciate the review.
Beth
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Thanks. I always enjoy your works.
Comment from LJbutterfly
When you are young, it is difficult when your friends pressure you to do something you feel is wrong. Being friends with Glenda caused you to lie to your mother. I know you were glad when the Sullivan family moved away.
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2024
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When you are young, it is difficult when your friends pressure you to do something you feel is wrong. Being friends with Glenda caused you to lie to your mother. I know you were glad when the Sullivan family moved away.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2024
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Thank you for the review. Yes, when school started I hung around with my friends I'd known a long time and she didn't have any problem making new friends. She probably thought I was mad because she told Joe it was me and Tommy that made the mess.
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Thank you for the review. Yes, when school started I hung around with my friends I'd known a long time and she didn't have any problem making new friends. She probably thought I was mad because she told Joe it was me and Tommy that made the mess.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Well written. Interesting.
You're prob'ly right that your mother didn't want to hear you make up any more lies.
You ought to Google Glenda, see if she went to prison. (smiley face here)
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2024
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Well written. Interesting.
You're prob'ly right that your mother didn't want to hear you make up any more lies.
You ought to Google Glenda, see if she went to prison. (smiley face here)
Best wishes.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2024
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Thank you Wayne. I tried to Google her but it been so long. I'm sure she probably got married and I don't know what last name might be.
Comment from Jacob1395
I really like how engaging your pieces about your life are. I certainly had a couple of teachers like how you describe in your opening paragraph. I don't see why some people want to be teachers if they're like that. I get some teachers need to be strict, but teachers have much more of an impact if their kind, fun and caring. A well written piece Beth, I enjoyed reading it.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2024
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I really like how engaging your pieces about your life are. I certainly had a couple of teachers like how you describe in your opening paragraph. I don't see why some people want to be teachers if they're like that. I get some teachers need to be strict, but teachers have much more of an impact if their kind, fun and caring. A well written piece Beth, I enjoyed reading it.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2024
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Thank you, Jacob. I'm glad you are finding my story engaging and something in there you can relate to. At least the part about the teachers. I'm sure Mississippi in those days was far different than England was when you were in school.
Comment from Patty Mazzurco
I definitely had many 'Miss Nicholson's in my life. Funny story, my sister is a teacher and they call her a 'no nonsense' teacher poor students haha
I could really feel your relief at being done with Miss Nicholson's class and the excitement of summer break. Glenda, with all her boldness and wild stories, was so vivid that I could picture her immediately. pushing you out of your comfort zone and into trouble, felt so real and relatable. Your description of the mix of fascination and discomfort you felt around her was evident in your writing. It was heartbreaking to see you struggle with the guilt and try to bury it in a book. This was well written a couple small issues.
5th paragraph
The rest of her siblings where (were) grown. When school
6th paragraph
The grandson, of the original founder and Glenda's uncle was known as 'Wild Bill' Sullivan and he was said to have killed 50 men."
The commas are misplaced here.
The correct placement would be: "The grandson of the original founder, and Glenda's uncle, was known as 'Wild Bill' Sullivan, and he was said to have killed 50 men." Without these commas, the sentence can be confusing.
Last paragraph
The last thing I remember about Glenda was of her shocking our class by giving our teacher a bottle of snuff for Christmas."
The word "of" is unnecessary. The correct phrasing is "The last thing I remember about Glenda was her shocking our class by giving our teacher a bottle of snuff for Christmas."
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2024
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I definitely had many 'Miss Nicholson's in my life. Funny story, my sister is a teacher and they call her a 'no nonsense' teacher poor students haha
I could really feel your relief at being done with Miss Nicholson's class and the excitement of summer break. Glenda, with all her boldness and wild stories, was so vivid that I could picture her immediately. pushing you out of your comfort zone and into trouble, felt so real and relatable. Your description of the mix of fascination and discomfort you felt around her was evident in your writing. It was heartbreaking to see you struggle with the guilt and try to bury it in a book. This was well written a couple small issues.
5th paragraph
The rest of her siblings where (were) grown. When school
6th paragraph
The grandson, of the original founder and Glenda's uncle was known as 'Wild Bill' Sullivan and he was said to have killed 50 men."
The commas are misplaced here.
The correct placement would be: "The grandson of the original founder, and Glenda's uncle, was known as 'Wild Bill' Sullivan, and he was said to have killed 50 men." Without these commas, the sentence can be confusing.
Last paragraph
The last thing I remember about Glenda was of her shocking our class by giving our teacher a bottle of snuff for Christmas."
The word "of" is unnecessary. The correct phrasing is "The last thing I remember about Glenda was her shocking our class by giving our teacher a bottle of snuff for Christmas."
Comment Written 31-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2024
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Thank you Patty. I pleased you reviewed and I enjoyed your comment. I really appreciate the time you spent to point out some things I missed.
Beth
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Thank you Patty. I pleased you reviewed and I enjoyed your comment. I really appreciate the time you spent to point out some things I missed.
Beth
Comment from Begin Again
I'm glad Glenda and Tommy didn't hang around any longer than that year. Their idea of fun had them headed for big trouble, but considering how they bragged about the Sullivans, it's understandable. I think you learned your lesson, and carrying that guilt around probably stopped you from ever doing something like that again. Thanks for sharing your story.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2024
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I'm glad Glenda and Tommy didn't hang around any longer than that year. Their idea of fun had them headed for big trouble, but considering how they bragged about the Sullivans, it's understandable. I think you learned your lesson, and carrying that guilt around probably stopped you from ever doing something like that again. Thanks for sharing your story.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 31-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 01-Sep-2024
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Thank you Carol. I didn't do anything like that again but the summer's not quite over and I did some questional things of a different nature in seventh grade. lol I wasn't an angel by any means. lol
Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
You have the most entertaining stories! There's always those troublemaking kids who have to drag the good ones along and get them into trouble. I love reading these and going back in time. Thanks for sharing.
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reply by the author on 02-Sep-2024
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You have the most entertaining stories! There's always those troublemaking kids who have to drag the good ones along and get them into trouble. I love reading these and going back in time. Thanks for sharing.
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Comment Written 31-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2024
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Thank you Marilyn. I'm so glad you find my stories entertaining. Someone will always get you in trouble until you are independent enough to tell them It's bad idea.
Beth