Front Porch Education
Childhood memories from our Front Portch34 total reviews
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
I love this post and the simplicity of life that you have described.
Your writing is honest and full of life. I feel as though you were smiling when you picked up your pen.
I appreciate you sharing these wholesome and heartwarming memories with all of us here on FS. This story should remind all of us to value the little things in life.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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I love this post and the simplicity of life that you have described.
Your writing is honest and full of life. I feel as though you were smiling when you picked up your pen.
I appreciate you sharing these wholesome and heartwarming memories with all of us here on FS. This story should remind all of us to value the little things in life.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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What a kind and thoughtful review!! thank you very much. ann
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This sounds like the perfect life for any child. It must have been so pleasant and relaxing. Your life really does sound good. I don't remember anyone on the porch except Dad and his cat and beer-drinking dog. We had so many kids in the neighborhood that we played until bedtime. Around here everyone still believes the purple martins eat 2000 mosquitos a night.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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This sounds like the perfect life for any child. It must have been so pleasant and relaxing. Your life really does sound good. I don't remember anyone on the porch except Dad and his cat and beer-drinking dog. We had so many kids in the neighborhood that we played until bedtime. Around here everyone still believes the purple martins eat 2000 mosquitos a night.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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Well, around here, we still HOPE the purple martins eat 2000 mosquitos! lol. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and for the encouraging review. ann
Comment from Theodore McDowell
What a truly beautiful piece of nostalgia for those wonderful times on the porch listening to your father and others talk about life. As you say, the topic was irrelevant. It was the gathering of family that mattered. So well done. I wish I had a six left for this one.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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What a truly beautiful piece of nostalgia for those wonderful times on the porch listening to your father and others talk about life. As you say, the topic was irrelevant. It was the gathering of family that mattered. So well done. I wish I had a six left for this one.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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The wish for a '6' is more than enough for me! It warms my heart and encourages me to write. I appreciate you. ann
Comment from Ric Myworld
I think that looking back at those front porch times are fond memories for many of us. These days, I'd just like to sit down and have a meal when I was rushing to do something else. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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I think that looking back at those front porch times are fond memories for many of us. These days, I'd just like to sit down and have a meal when I was rushing to do something else. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 06-Jul-2022
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Indeed, you are right about always having to rush. I thought retirement could mean slowing down-- but, even at 78, I haven't figured out how to retire. lol. Life is good and I thank you for the nice review. ann
Comment from LJbutterfly
You've shared great memories of a time when the world wasn't as complicated as it is today. There weren't as many things distracting family members and friends from communicating with one another. Reading your story was relaxing, as you spoke of birds, animals, and countryside. I appreciate and enjoyed your message, "it was the 'talking about' that created the peace of that day...it was the listening that made the difference in our lives."
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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You've shared great memories of a time when the world wasn't as complicated as it is today. There weren't as many things distracting family members and friends from communicating with one another. Reading your story was relaxing, as you spoke of birds, animals, and countryside. I appreciate and enjoyed your message, "it was the 'talking about' that created the peace of that day...it was the listening that made the difference in our lives."
Comment Written 05-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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Thanks so much for a very kind review. It felt a bit like a conversation in and of itself and I appreciate. ann
Comment from BethShelby
I enjoyed the story. It reminds be for sitting on the porch swing with my grandpa or sitting on the poarch with Dad. Like like to sit outside and smoke a pipe to keep away mosquitoes he's claim. Maybe if we'd had some purple mountain houses, that wouldn't have been necessary. Both and Dad and Grandpa were were storyteller, and it was time to unwind.
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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I enjoyed the story. It reminds be for sitting on the porch swing with my grandpa or sitting on the poarch with Dad. Like like to sit outside and smoke a pipe to keep away mosquitoes he's claim. Maybe if we'd had some purple mountain houses, that wouldn't have been necessary. Both and Dad and Grandpa were were storyteller, and it was time to unwind.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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Thanks so much for reading and for sharing. ann
Comment from GTG345
Thank you for this wonderful story that brings out something you loved doing as a kid. With me being in the generation Gen Z and living in the suburb areas that there were different places to hang out. Like the local pool with friends or going to the park. Thank you again for sharing your past and making me remember my past. -GTG345
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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Thank you for this wonderful story that brings out something you loved doing as a kid. With me being in the generation Gen Z and living in the suburb areas that there were different places to hang out. Like the local pool with friends or going to the park. Thank you again for sharing your past and making me remember my past. -GTG345
Comment Written 05-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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I appreciate your kind comments and your time in sharing them with me. ann
Comment from Ramona Agin
A great story Ann. I felt like I was right there in the story you described every detail so perfectly. It held my interest right to the end and left me wanting the story to go on. Great story and great imagery.
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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A great story Ann. I felt like I was right there in the story you described every detail so perfectly. It held my interest right to the end and left me wanting the story to go on. Great story and great imagery.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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thanks so much for the very encouraging review and for your time in sharing it with me. ann
Comment from lyenochka
Wow, what an uplifting story! Definitely six-worthy!
I see the seeds of your birding days started with some of your father's "front porch education" lectures! My favorite line was "It was not what was heard; it was the listening that made the difference in our lives. " You have a gift in listening and that gives you the treasure trove of resources to write about. Thank you for sharing!
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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Wow, what an uplifting story! Definitely six-worthy!
I see the seeds of your birding days started with some of your father's "front porch education" lectures! My favorite line was "It was not what was heard; it was the listening that made the difference in our lives. " You have a gift in listening and that gives you the treasure trove of resources to write about. Thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 05-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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I love being '6 worthy' even when only a 5 is available. Thank you so much for reading and for the encouraging review. I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. ann
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I could picture all this in my mind, you and your sibling sitting on the steps, and mom and dad sitting on their rocking chairs, chatting. It sounded wonderful. Much better than what children are getting today. Those days when we sat and listenened to our parents chatter were by far the best. I really enjoyed sitting with you and listening in. Well done. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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I could picture all this in my mind, you and your sibling sitting on the steps, and mom and dad sitting on their rocking chairs, chatting. It sounded wonderful. Much better than what children are getting today. Those days when we sat and listenened to our parents chatter were by far the best. I really enjoyed sitting with you and listening in. Well done. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 05-Jul-2022
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2022
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And I really enjoy having you sit with me!!!!! Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a wonderful note ann