Friday, July 12, 2013

I Didn't Know

I didn't know
I had an idyllic childhood.

I only knew my piano teacher’s house
smelled of cabbage.

I knew Sandy was nice,
mostly,
Bryan’s was mom was scary,
and the Cowell boys
had flaming match fights in their basement.

And I knew
when the street lights came on
it was time to go home.


Here is a 55 word trip down memory lane for G-man's FF55.  Click on the link and check it out.
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  1. hedgewitchJuly 12, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Lots of scary moms out there, but nothing going home won't fix in this one, Mary. They say a happy childhood is the only form of riches that can't be lost, and that's how you make it feel here.

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  2. Other MaryJuly 12, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    Yup, I had it pretty good. As Joe Walsh would say, "I can't complain but sometimes I still do." ;-)

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  3. anthonynorthJuly 12, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Some excellent memories, beautifully told.

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  4. Alice AudreyJuly 12, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    I remember going home when the street lights turned on. But generally we stayed out of each other's houses.

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  5. Brian MillerJuly 12, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    when the street lights came on...smiles...when i could see stars it was time to start heading back...we did not have streetlights...flaming match fights...ha...i have done that...smiles...

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  6. G-ManJuly 12, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Mary Bach...
    You have this beautiful gift of turning normal stuff...
    Extraordinary!!
    You are indeed a treasure.
    Loved your nostalgic 55
    Thanks for playing, thanks for your fantastic support, and have a Kick Ass Week End

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    1. Other MaryJuly 12, 2013 at 5:06 PM

      Thank you so much. I hope you have a great weekend too Galen. Cheers!

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  7. izzyJuly 12, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Wow flaming match fights in the basement! Holy smoke!!

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  8. Maude LynnJuly 12, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    This is just perfect.

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  9. HeidiJuly 13, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    i love the story of your childhood in a short sweet form. it is beautiful.

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  10. Pat HattJuly 13, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Sounds like you had it grand in your land

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  11. FireblossomJuly 13, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    And some of us are back to knowing that!

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  12. martineJuly 13, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    mine passed me by without being remarked upon either, it was pretty idyllic. thanks for sharing.

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  13. Kay L. DaviesJuly 13, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    I love "nice, mostly"!
    So much has been said in so few words here, Mary. Lovely.
    K

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    1. Other MaryJuly 29, 2013 at 1:21 PM

      Heehee - yes. And she is still a friend Kay! Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed my trip back.

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  14. TimoteoJuly 13, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    They usually kicked me out long before the street lights came on.

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  15. Other MaryJuly 16, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Thanks for your comments everyone (except the spammer I keep deleting). While I haven't responded here I have visited all you and read your lovely bits and pieces. Cheers!

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