Grasping the Elusive Dream
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25 total reviews
Comment from karenina
Wow... Looking at the sort of things happening today, a tug of a blanket seems such a small infraction!
I must say, showing up in disguise was pushing her luck!
All's well that ends well?
Do you laugh about it today?
Karenina
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2023
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Wow... Looking at the sort of things happening today, a tug of a blanket seems such a small infraction!
I must say, showing up in disguise was pushing her luck!
All's well that ends well?
Do you laugh about it today?
Karenina
Comment Written 19-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2023
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Thank you Katriena. Yes I can't laugh about what Christi did today but I surely wasn't laughing when I was afraid she was not going to graduate and would have on her record she was expelled.
I really appreciate your reading all these things.
Beth
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It was a fun evening exploring your portfolio!
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I'm honored. I so glad you found things you liked.
Beth
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For SURE!
Comment from LJbutterfly
Teenagers have a mind of their own, and it usually does not match up with their parent's thinking. As with Christi, they may be good children, but don't understand the consequences of their actions if things don't work out like they thought they would. Christie didn't think about what would happen if a classmate reported her. I'm glad it all worked out and she was able to graduate.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2023
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Teenagers have a mind of their own, and it usually does not match up with their parent's thinking. As with Christi, they may be good children, but don't understand the consequences of their actions if things don't work out like they thought they would. Christie didn't think about what would happen if a classmate reported her. I'm glad it all worked out and she was able to graduate.
Comment Written 07-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2023
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Thank you for review. You are right. Kids don't think of the conquences of their actions. Hopefully in time they grow up.
Beth
Comment from w.j.debi
I feel for you with the worry that your daughter would not be allowed to graduate. She will probably look back on it as hilarious for years, until she has a daughter to worry about.
Well told. You had me worried that Christi would get caught and not graduate as well. Good thing it was so close to graduation. What a nail-biter
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2023
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I feel for you with the worry that your daughter would not be allowed to graduate. She will probably look back on it as hilarious for years, until she has a daughter to worry about.
Well told. You had me worried that Christi would get caught and not graduate as well. Good thing it was so close to graduation. What a nail-biter
Comment Written 05-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2023
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Thank you for the nice review. In retrospect it is funny now, but it definately wasn't at the time.
Beth
Comment from Spitfire
Christi has balls and that's a good thing for the most part. But that in this case. Thank goodness the staff didn't expel her. She really tested her luck with the old lady outfit. Apparently, no one tattled. A great ending to entice the reader to continue.
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2023
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Christi has balls and that's a good thing for the most part. But that in this case. Thank goodness the staff didn't expel her. She really tested her luck with the old lady outfit. Apparently, no one tattled. A great ending to entice the reader to continue.
Comment Written 05-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 06-Aug-2023
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Thank you. I was ready to wring her neck before she showed up in the disquise. If she had gotten expelled, I'm not sure what I would have done. I know I know I didn't enjoy the program. Thank you so much for the six stars.
Beth
Comment from Ulla
I love it, Beth, although I can fully understand why you would have been upset and worried. I have to say that I found the prank and the father's ploy quite amusing.How old fashioned everything was back then. Ulla xx
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2023
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I love it, Beth, although I can fully understand why you would have been upset and worried. I have to say that I found the prank and the father's ploy quite amusing.How old fashioned everything was back then. Ulla xx
Comment Written 05-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2023
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Thank you Ulla. Yes, times have changed. Everything was old fashioned in the eighties. I'm glad you like it.
Beth
Comment from JSD
Oh no! It's the sort of thing that makes a parent cringe, but at the same time be sort of proud of the mischief and wit involved. Especially the disguise! Reminds me of a soccer match I refereed at a prestigious English school, in which my son was involved. I had to send him off for punching another player who fouled him!
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2023
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Oh no! It's the sort of thing that makes a parent cringe, but at the same time be sort of proud of the mischief and wit involved. Especially the disguise! Reminds me of a soccer match I refereed at a prestigious English school, in which my son was involved. I had to send him off for punching another player who fouled him!
Comment Written 05-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2023
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Thanks for an excellent review. I can laugh about the mischief and wit now, but not at the time. I appreciate you sharing the mischief your one son got into.
Beth
Comment from jim vecchio
I very much enjoyed this chapter, as I do all your writings. Once again, the most I have to give are five stars. I was always on the Dean's list at college, but i did not live the way I should have; it was not a Christian college. However, since then, i have visit3d some and seen the strict rules in action, and also how many find a way to break the rules.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2023
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I very much enjoyed this chapter, as I do all your writings. Once again, the most I have to give are five stars. I was always on the Dean's list at college, but i did not live the way I should have; it was not a Christian college. However, since then, i have visit3d some and seen the strict rules in action, and also how many find a way to break the rules.
Comment Written 05-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2023
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Thank you for an excellent review. I enjoyed reading your comments.
Beth
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As you know, I always enjoy your writing!
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
So do we get to find out what happened with Don and Cici in the next chapter? You end this one like there's another great story there too.
You must have been SO relieved to have those school days behind you!
I never learned who's less than brilliant idea this was, (who's should be whose)
I was sure someone in authority would probably found out as well. (change found to find)
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2023
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So do we get to find out what happened with Don and Cici in the next chapter? You end this one like there's another great story there too.
You must have been SO relieved to have those school days behind you!
I never learned who's less than brilliant idea this was, (who's should be whose)
I was sure someone in authority would probably found out as well. (change found to find)
Comment Written 05-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 12-Aug-2023
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Thank you Pam, I was relieved with those two out of high school but I had a little one coming on and all those college years ahead so it wasn't smooth sailing. Thanks for seeing the spags.
Beth
Comment from royowen
You must have been horrified thst your high spirited daughter could have been been expelled for her antics, there's not much one can do about adult delinquents is there? You had an interesting time as a parent Beth. Beautifully written, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2023
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You must have been horrified thst your high spirited daughter could have been been expelled for her antics, there's not much one can do about adult delinquents is there? You had an interesting time as a parent Beth. Beautifully written, blessings Roy
Comment Written 04-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 05-Aug-2023
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Thank your Roy. Yes, it was horified. If she had gotten expelled it would have ruined my summer. I appreciate the review.
Beth
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Most welcome
Comment from Teri7
Beth, This is a very well written post. I can totally relate to kinds playing pranks at school. You used great descriptive words and very good imagery with your words also. We have twin sons that are 35 now, but when they were in school our middle son, Timothy, played a prank on the girls in the school. He let out a whole lot of crickets all over the place. Thankfully he is married now and settled down some! lol Thank you for sharing! love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2023
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Beth, This is a very well written post. I can totally relate to kinds playing pranks at school. You used great descriptive words and very good imagery with your words also. We have twin sons that are 35 now, but when they were in school our middle son, Timothy, played a prank on the girls in the school. He let out a whole lot of crickets all over the place. Thankfully he is married now and settled down some! lol Thank you for sharing! love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 04-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2023
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I'm sure I read this and answered it earlier but my computer keeps loseing power so apparently the first time did't go through. Thanks you for a great review and for sharing your son't prank.
Beth
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I'm sure I read this and answered it earlier but my computer keeps loseing power so apparently the first time did't go through. Thanks you for a great review and for sharing your son't prank.
Beth