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Re: Re: CCT -
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on June 5, 2019 at 2:36 PM
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Re: CCT -
Most folk smoked. Your mum was wise there. I did not recieve a pardon from the Almighty. 
posted by
C_C_T
on June 5, 2019 at 10:04 AM
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CCT - I think in the case of a parent it is a bit different.
I was thinking more of adults other than parents, and I'm sure your parents did the very best they could do. My own mother "made" me promise something: to not smoke. So you see, that's fine. Parents now will tell their children to promise not to text and drive. That's also fine.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on June 4, 2019 at 9:41 PM
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Re:RP
RP thank you, the promise I made was ridiculous, but it was to you know who. I understand your view of parent manipulation and agree wholeheartedly. My parents were OK. but my Dad died young and we had a job to get over the loss.
posted by
C_C_T
on June 4, 2019 at 10:13 AM
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RePat
At least we are looking forward Pat , I like watching the plants grow and the first bloom.
I am trialling some Mexican Sunflowers this year they do not like my ground somehow but they are fine in the tunnel.
posted by
C_C_T
on June 4, 2019 at 10:03 AM
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Yes you are right Bill and safer to drink than Scotch.
posted by
C_C_T
on June 4, 2019 at 10:00 AM
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Re: FS
Perhaps your neigbour likes doing it. Yes I agree.
posted by
C_C_T
on June 4, 2019 at 9:59 AM
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Re: Corbin
Painfully Corbin I have to wash my trousers each day they get wet and muddy. The hose does not emit a very fast stream of water so I have to hold a thumb over the end to
make it efficient.
posted by
C_C_T
on June 4, 2019 at 9:57 AM
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How your garden growing for you now?
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on June 4, 2019 at 6:00 AM
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I saw a neighbor using a garden hose to water some plants. I was surprised because rain is consistent.
Our childhood remains with us forever.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on June 4, 2019 at 5:57 AM
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The garden hose can act like a child. And, water's so symbolic in cleansing spiritually as well sir.
posted by
BC-A
on June 3, 2019 at 5:06 PM
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I think the tired aches we get from gardening can only be credited
to our desire for beauty. I believe it may be worth it. What child has not had such doubts about falling short, of not quite living up to promises made. I believe this is why my mother used to say the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
posted by
Pat_B
on June 3, 2019 at 2:23 PM
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CCT
It's always fun to watch the flowers grow. Each year is different, each season different. All bring beauty.
I realize it is only a poem, and a nice poem, but...a child can never be held responsible for that which has happened to him/her, including an adult eliciting a promise from a child. It is often a form of manipulation. Yet many adults carry these disturbing "programs" with them into adulthood, not realizing they are falling under the umbrella of victimization. To break free is to take control and if not emotionally, at least intellecually comprehend that one is not bound or defined by, nor a prisoner of, one's past experiences. Whew! I'll get off of my pulpit now. Take care.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on June 3, 2019 at 1:06 PM
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