Grasping the Elusive Dream
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17 total reviews
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
Three adult kids at home? That must be nerve-wracking.Old enough to want their own way, not mature enough to take care of themselves and move out. Good story. Karen
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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Three adult kids at home? That must be nerve-wracking.Old enough to want their own way, not mature enough to take care of themselves and move out. Good story. Karen
Comment Written 16-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2024
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Thank you Karan. Connie was the only one at 15 that was still a kid but she was the only out of the house more than the other.
Beth
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Comment from Spitfire
I've seen the behavior and grades of troublesome students change for the better when dating someone with good study habits, etc. Sounds as if Lenny was a good match for Connie while it lasted. Sounds like Kimberly was jealous of Christi since Don felt close to her. Funny story about Christi and the cop. You always add humor to your story.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2024
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I've seen the behavior and grades of troublesome students change for the better when dating someone with good study habits, etc. Sounds as if Lenny was a good match for Connie while it lasted. Sounds like Kimberly was jealous of Christi since Don felt close to her. Funny story about Christi and the cop. You always add humor to your story.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2024
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Thank you for the nice review. I'm glad you find the humor in my stories. I like it when people mention it made them laught.
Beth
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
I always love to hear about the Shelby family dynamics and this is another chapter which is honestly and engagingly written. Perhaps that's the reason I enjoy your stories so much because they're written straight from the heart, unfiltered and spontaneous. You have so much to tell and remember those anecdotes so clearly ( particularly love "Do you think you could jump me?") Thanks so much for sharing this excellent piece, Beth. Take care Debbie
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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I always love to hear about the Shelby family dynamics and this is another chapter which is honestly and engagingly written. Perhaps that's the reason I enjoy your stories so much because they're written straight from the heart, unfiltered and spontaneous. You have so much to tell and remember those anecdotes so clearly ( particularly love "Do you think you could jump me?") Thanks so much for sharing this excellent piece, Beth. Take care Debbie
Comment Written 15-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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Thank you Debbie. I appreciatre you review. I not sure being unflitered is good thing but it works for me. lol
Beth
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Always my favourite:))
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Suspended and almost expelled. Sounds like Connie got into some hard times there whether her friend was the instigator or not. Connie did not have to be the follower.
"eye liner"/"eyeliner". You used both of them in the second paragraph. Should be eyeliner.
Connie may not have been technically expelled but she apparently wore out her welcome there when you reported they "didn't give her the option of coming back."
"She had to find out for herself". Isn't that the way things usually proceed?
In Notes "live in Chattanooga" should be lives in Chattanooga, and "three of children" should be three of their children.
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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Suspended and almost expelled. Sounds like Connie got into some hard times there whether her friend was the instigator or not. Connie did not have to be the follower.
"eye liner"/"eyeliner". You used both of them in the second paragraph. Should be eyeliner.
Connie may not have been technically expelled but she apparently wore out her welcome there when you reported they "didn't give her the option of coming back."
"She had to find out for herself". Isn't that the way things usually proceed?
In Notes "live in Chattanooga" should be lives in Chattanooga, and "three of children" should be three of their children.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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Thank you Brett. Yes children have to discover things out for themselves. Telling them doesn't make a lot of difference.
Beth Thanks for help with corrections.
Comment from royowen
I think you and Evan probably didn't enjoy the adolescence of your children always wondering if they were making the right, this is a period were they cut some slack in relationships or not, by this tome they should have worked some things out by now, well done Beth, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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I think you and Evan probably didn't enjoy the adolescence of your children always wondering if they were making the right, this is a period were they cut some slack in relationships or not, by this tome they should have worked some things out by now, well done Beth, blessings Roy
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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Thank you Roy. We enjoyed our children but teenagers can make things difficult for the themselves and everyone else. They are all past that now. We're concerned if they are having a problem but It is no longer up to us to make better. The kids all love me and enjoy spending time with me.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
You already know I enjoy reading these memoirs. Having raised four boys everything seems pretty normal to me. My boys were far from angels. But I loved them anyway. I know your family will enjoy reading all of these stories.
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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You already know I enjoy reading these memoirs. Having raised four boys everything seems pretty normal to me. My boys were far from angels. But I loved them anyway. I know your family will enjoy reading all of these stories.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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Thank you Barbara. I really appreicate the review.
Beth
Comment from mermaids
At least your children kept life interesting for you. There seems to always be some drama going on but that is probably typical for those with kids. I al laughing at the cop who allowed his car to roll into a tree. You have some humor in your writing about your children.
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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At least your children kept life interesting for you. There seems to always be some drama going on but that is probably typical for those with kids. I al laughing at the cop who allowed his car to roll into a tree. You have some humor in your writing about your children.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2024
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Thank you for the review. I'm glad your are finding some humor. I love it when people see I don't mean for these to so serious you can't find something to smile about. Life has it's humorous moments.
Beth
Comment from jim vecchio
Your family sagas are always so interesting and absorbing. You might be surprised to know I was once expelled from high school for a week. I went to the defense of a girl who was being bullied by a male student. I got beat up and expelled, but I took her to the Prom.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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Your family sagas are always so interesting and absorbing. You might be surprised to know I was once expelled from high school for a week. I went to the defense of a girl who was being bullied by a male student. I got beat up and expelled, but I took her to the Prom.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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Thank you Jim. It sounds like you'd been punished enough but came out the hero. My oldest daughter, Carol, was the only one of mind that didn't get in trouble for something they did at school. Oh, that isn't true. She sat on lavatory and broke it off the wall. I forgot about that. I really appreciate the six stars.
Beth
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I've done many things in my life, but never killed a toilet! Thank you for posting your wonderful story!
Comment from Tom Horonzy
The only thing more you needed in life to have it be more exciting is another child or two to raise. As it is you already have sufficient material to write a book, and I see herein that's what you have going on!
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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The only thing more you needed in life to have it be more exciting is another child or two to raise. As it is you already have sufficient material to write a book, and I see herein that's what you have going on!
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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I wonder if I could have survived another child or two. They bring and both joy and frustration in your life. It's a mixed blessing when they're finally able to survive on their own.
Beth
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Nice chapter to the family story.
Just a couple tiny issues you may want to look at:
That summer, Connie and her friend, Valerie both decided to get jobs. - Comma after 'Valerie'
Finally, he could began his chiropractic training. - (begin)
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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Nice chapter to the family story.
Just a couple tiny issues you may want to look at:
That summer, Connie and her friend, Valerie both decided to get jobs. - Comma after 'Valerie'
Finally, he could began his chiropractic training. - (begin)
Best wishes.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2024
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Thank you Wayne. I always appreciate your review and help with spags.
Beth