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FormerStudentIntern
...Yeah, that's for sure! Nothing like being beaten down mentally and emotionally by your shoddy attire....
posted by
Darson
on November 6, 2009 at 5:43 PM
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An ugly uniform can definitely help to further ruin an experience.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on November 6, 2009 at 5:26 PM
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Troosha
Noooo doubt about it! Thanks, Troosha! Have a lovely day.
posted by
Darson
on November 6, 2009 at 7:05 AM
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Darson
Clearly the "be careful what you wish for" adage comes into play with your delightful story.
Great write!
posted by
Troosha
on November 6, 2009 at 6:27 AM
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dancin grandma
I ADORE your nickname, by the way! Your comment was so interesting, because some of it still feels a little bitter; but it translates out as humor...a surprise to me, actually. Humor is the great mediator between pain and bliss....it evens things out...must be the God in us, whom, I believe, has a very keen sense of humor, indeed. Thank you, d.g.!
posted by
Darson
on November 6, 2009 at 5:40 AM
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shobana
THAT is so terrific! Now you will always have music around you....what a wonderful gift for yourself and your children!
If you could play me your favorite song, what would you play?
posted by
Darson
on November 6, 2009 at 5:37 AM
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Love Your Posts
I get a good laugh every time I read your posts! You have an incredible gift of relating what was probably very painful experiences from your childhood in a way that makes them humorous but also poignant. Love reading your work!
posted by
dancin_grandma
on November 6, 2009 at 4:00 AM
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Darson - A great read and I only learned to play the guitar when I was in college. My dream which my dad & mum could not afford to make come true while we were growing up so I understand those emotions so well. So now I got my girls to learn both the guitar and piano while toddlers..in a way to make up for lost time I think.
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shobana
on November 5, 2009 at 7:21 PM
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Kabu
I am feeling the love through the screen. I understand that you are living in Canada? Well I have never met anyone from Canada that didn't become a dear friend right off the bat. I love their humor, most of all. I don't know what the situation is with your dear son but I will play the drums when I get them for Christmas, in his and your honor. I will play them really, really loud so that everyone can hear!!!
posted by
Darson
on November 5, 2009 at 6:52 PM
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Nautikos
Of all of the stories I've dreamt of writing, the family story was not one of them. Life has some interesting twists and turns, though....looks like that's where we're headed after all....would have never thought it...Thanks for your reading and for your comments, Naut. Means a lot.
posted by
Darson
on November 5, 2009 at 6:50 PM
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you are so precious, your writing is so wonderful and I just love you
My second son wanted to play the drums....perhaps I will blog about him one day....perhaps.
posted by
Kabu
on November 5, 2009 at 6:49 PM
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D
Fantastic! I trust this is going to be a chapter in a book? About growing up - in that family?
posted by
Nautikos
on November 5, 2009 at 6:21 PM
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WileyJohn
That's so interesting to me, Wiley, because I never thought my family life was worth writing, more or less, reading about...but it's becoming more precious to me as I put it into words...especially when it comes to my sisters. I've been feeling very tender towards them lately. Older or younger, it's all the same basic family, though! We all hail from the same origins, ultimately! You and Kabu can sit around our table any day of the week!
posted by
Darson
on November 5, 2009 at 5:58 PM
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sam444
Yep...I did the same thing with my son, come to think of it. $800 for a trumpet...and he was really, really good. When I thought I could get my money back, I let him quit. Then the music store said they wouldn't buy it back from me. Sheesh. He gets it out every now and then, just to taunt me. It all worked out because he discovered he could sing, and is in the high school's elite chior...a double bass...! So it's all good! They do find their way, even if it's not OUR way, don't they? Hugs to you, Sam!
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Darson
on November 5, 2009 at 5:55 PM
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sam444
Yep...I did the same thing with my son, come to think of it. $800 for a trumpet...and he was really, really good. When I thought I could get my money back, I let him quit. Then the music store said they wouldn't buy it back from me. Sheesh. He gets it out every now and then, just to taunt me. It all worked out because he discovered he could sing, and is in the high school's elite chior...a double bass...! So it's all good! They do find their way, even if it's not OUR way, don't they? Hugs to you, Sam!
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Darson
on November 5, 2009 at 5:55 PM
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posted by
lovelyladymonk
on November 5, 2009 at 5:29 PM
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Darson
Oh you make me so lonesome for, Michael,Terry,Joe,Eileen,Patty,Danny & Margaret around the dining room table in that house and all the goings on that you describe so well. You'd think we had the same family 'cept I'm 100 years older luv
posted by
WileyJohn
on November 5, 2009 at 4:56 PM
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I saw myself in your mother's place! I had a chernobyl meltdown when the oldest wanted to quit band! A $700 sax and I was very retarded, in my behavior, lol, I think, no, it was that way! You are a marvelous storyteller! sam
posted by
sam444
on November 5, 2009 at 4:10 PM
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Rumor
.....LUCKY!!! NO FAIR!!! Ya wanna know a secret?...My husband and I are getting djembe drums for Christmas!!! So I get a DO-OVER!!! ...Any tips from the pro?...Oh, and no more wind instruments for me...they're always damp on the inside icky...! Don't you agree? Ewww!
posted by
Darson
on November 5, 2009 at 1:56 PM
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Darson, I'm glad you didn't ask to play the kettle drums..lol...
I was one of those guys having fun on the drums (percussion section) but all they let me bring home was a triangle..
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posted by
Rumor
on November 5, 2009 at 1:50 PM
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TAPS
Sorry that we've got that in common, Taps! I would like to have in common, say, a favorite flower or the love of jazz or something....life's such a wild card! Oh, well! Thanks for reading, as always, my friend!
posted by
Darson
on November 5, 2009 at 1:47 PM
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elinjo
...it was certainly...INTERESTING!!!
posted by
Darson
on November 5, 2009 at 1:46 PM
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Great fun reading your posts in this blog. I can empathize and enjoy as I'm afraid we had much in common in our growing up family life. LOL
posted by
TAPS.
on November 5, 2009 at 11:27 AM
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What a tempestuous childhood you must have had!
posted by
elinjo
on November 5, 2009 at 11:15 AM
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vogue
....I think my father thought so! He got a new shirt out of the deal! Ha ha ha well good for him.
posted by
Darson
on November 5, 2009 at 10:39 AM
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What a wonderful story.
posted by
vogue
on November 5, 2009 at 10:30 AM
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elysianfields
It IS funny, after all. I had to take some deep breaths as I wrote about the part where I saw Father walking up the hill in my shirt...it still makes me mad!...but it's all material, after all....and definitely good for a laugh! Thanks for laughing along with me, that makes it all that much more fun!
posted by
Darson
on November 5, 2009 at 10:12 AM
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I can't help it Darson, you make me laugh as you tell of your woes. I don't mean to but ... WOW, no kidding have to wear a smelly shirt??? I would have quit the band way before, but, yes I admire you so much for sticking with the parents plan. You were a good daughter
~ Just keep writing --- I so enjoy your novella here ~
Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on November 5, 2009 at 10:01 AM
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