I envy you your recall of childhood memories and especially of feelings. My own memories of that time feel like their behind plexiglass. Also, goodonya for defending your Mom.🩷
Thank you, Jodi. I do remember a lot. There's a canon of stories that I tote around with me. What's happening currently, is the more I write, the more certain events in my life that I'd totally forgotten are coming through now, which is stunning. I'm trying to stay open to all of it.
Thank you, Nina. This is definitely one of my favorite childhood memories. And the photo is a cherished possession. When I look at myself in the photograph, what I see is my true essence coming through. It's very grounding and affirming to look at that happy little kid. That's me.
Love this! You go girl! What a great dad you had. My dad actually spanked me a few times and I also remember thinking I would try to laugh, but it kinda hurt and I ended up crying instead. The ultimate humiliation!
He was great dad. And he was flawed, just like all of us. I've never doubted how much he loved me. I'm sorry you felt humiliated, those can be hard memories. Thank you for reading, Mary Anne. xoxo
Nan, so fun to discover your writing! Also, love your description “a happily aging kid raised in the 60s.”
Thanks, Debbie. I love reading your work, too. I really am that kid. See you around the Stack!
Loved this story about you and your dad!
Thank you Danielle!
Love this one
Thanks so much, Laura!
I envy you your recall of childhood memories and especially of feelings. My own memories of that time feel like their behind plexiglass. Also, goodonya for defending your Mom.🩷
Thank you, Jodi. I do remember a lot. There's a canon of stories that I tote around with me. What's happening currently, is the more I write, the more certain events in my life that I'd totally forgotten are coming through now, which is stunning. I'm trying to stay open to all of it.
Just wonderful. Story, photograph, all of it!
Thank you, Nina. This is definitely one of my favorite childhood memories. And the photo is a cherished possession. When I look at myself in the photograph, what I see is my true essence coming through. It's very grounding and affirming to look at that happy little kid. That's me.
That picture! Love it
Thanks, Jess! xoxo. It’s my favorite of the two of us.
Great story! Now I understand why you loved your dad so much.
Hugs
Ina
Thank you, Ina!
I love how you build the suspense! And the pat/spank <3 But Saul, WTH??? I'm sure your mom's dinner was delicious--how noble of you to defend her! :)
I agree! I thought I was being extremely noble! xoxo
So sweet!
Thank you!
Love this Nan. You were your Dad's "Princess Pussycat!"
Thanks, Karen!
Love this! You go girl! What a great dad you had. My dad actually spanked me a few times and I also remember thinking I would try to laugh, but it kinda hurt and I ended up crying instead. The ultimate humiliation!
He was great dad. And he was flawed, just like all of us. I've never doubted how much he loved me. I'm sorry you felt humiliated, those can be hard memories. Thank you for reading, Mary Anne. xoxo
Great story, Nan. Was it just Saul's schtick to complain?
Thanks, David. He was a pretty unhappy man. I remember him grumbling about everything, and every once in a while he could be lovely and dashing.