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Re:Naut
Yes Naut it is a bit painful to write and feel as one must the misery .
posted by
C_C_T
on May 18, 2017 at 11:10 AM
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Re: Annicita
It was more general than younger folk realize.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 18, 2017 at 11:07 AM
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CCT
This is very poignant and powerful, precisely because it is so sparingly drawn...
posted by
Nautikos
on May 17, 2017 at 7:44 PM
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it seems she had a hard life as a child...brings back memories of my mom and her youth
posted by
Annicita
on May 16, 2017 at 4:34 PM
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Re: I was the oldest of the 2nd batch of mom's kids, so I was told stories
I think the worst problem growing up was lack of food, they went 6 weeks without money after the father was killed. Neighbours were good but of course they were all in the same boat. Your mother was a brave woman.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 16, 2017 at 11:03 AM
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Re:Kabu
Times were hard in the villages there was only farm work part time usually. Men spent spare time in the pubs. War was appealing for a start until the reality of lice and filth. `Mum always said she couldn't really show love like most mothers because she had never known what it was like.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 16, 2017 at 10:57 AM
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Thank you Ciel Mothers day brings back memories.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 16, 2017 at 10:52 AM
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Re: Chiff Chaff
Yes I guess you were the baby Bro, but not given many privileges.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 16, 2017 at 10:51 AM
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Re:blackcat
Well we have a lady Prime minister . She says she can be a bloody awkward woman.
I think it would be about two weeks if all women were in charge.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 16, 2017 at 10:49 AM
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Yes I expect it floated above the siblings Taps, or they never enquired.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 16, 2017 at 10:45 AM
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Re: C_C_T
I suppose it was just a common factor RP. People were poor because of childbirth and usually money was spent by the father on drink to find oblivion.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 16, 2017 at 10:43 AM
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Re:anibaranerjee
Thank you men are killed in wars but the women suffer.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 16, 2017 at 10:37 AM
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Re: FS
Society adopts the present criteria, beleiving there could be no other. FS.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 16, 2017 at 10:36 AM
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Re Bill :
True Bill,
posted by
C_C_T
on May 16, 2017 at 10:34 AM
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Happy memories belong to late Mother's Day sir.
posted by
BC-A
on May 16, 2017 at 9:58 AM
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The timing of when children are born does affect things. For instance, I am the only one who has memories of my maternal grandmother's father while my sister and cousin do not...Kids had to make major sacrifices in those days to support one's family.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on May 16, 2017 at 5:27 AM
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C C T
The tale tells us the resilience of women which by far, are beyond men to endure. She was indeed a brave lady.
posted by
anib
on May 15, 2017 at 10:11 PM
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C_C_T
It's never boring to hear the stories of those who came before us. Your mother has one of the most tragic stories I've heard. How very sad for a children to endure such things. Thank you for sharing.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on May 15, 2017 at 10:03 PM
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My parents' stories of their lives and of our ancestors, never ever bored me. I eve loved the same tales told over and over. My siblings were't really like me. That's why everyone is always asking me geneology questions and dates and memories.
posted by
TAPS.
on May 15, 2017 at 9:10 PM
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such a different time though women still have more burdens than men... I wonder how long it will take before we rule the world? :)
posted by
-blackcat
on May 15, 2017 at 4:52 PM
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I was the oldest of the 2nd batch of mom's kids, so I was told stories
too. None so pitiful as your mom's tenure with the Captain, though. Maybe that time in history was just tougher for the children. Well told, CC.
posted by
Pat_B
on May 15, 2017 at 4:01 PM
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Chiff Chaff
I was the last of eight so all the older ones had the stories Bro.
posted by
WileyJohn
on May 15, 2017 at 2:09 PM
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I'm never bored by your reminiscing! 
posted by
Ciel
on May 15, 2017 at 12:15 PM
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Your poor little Mother. Just her luck that she would catch the \robin instead of the mouse. I don't much like living with mice either and being lonely and miserable poor little girl.
posted by
Kabu
on May 15, 2017 at 11:58 AM
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