For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for November 10, 2009

I’m all ears. let the story begin.

Were all families in the 70s this unsupportive of their moms?

I’m constantly trying to get my mother to write down memories from her childhood, no matter how insignificant they seem to her. One day those kids will cherish Ellie’s story!

Florea said,

“Were all families in the 70s this unsupportive of their moms?”

….and all the decades before and since….

John’s being nice, and Michael is just being an honest kid. I don’t think any 6 or 7 year old would say “I’m sure it’s fantastic, Mom!”

I have to agree with Lightenup. And I can understand your family being harder to give a speech to (or in this case read your own writing to).than “strangers”.

as Art Linkletter and Bill Cosby would say … Kids say the darndest things.

I wish I’d asked my grandparents questions about their childhoods but never bothered. As a kid or teen you’re too involved in your own life to care about theirs. But later on you wish you’d gotten to know them better.

oh my gosh! michael’s line made me laugh out loud!

out of the mouths of babes

elly, just close your eyes and take a few deep breaths

okay now, just focus on the story and try to block out the people in the room and now……. begin

Sounds like a variation on Jesus’ observation that a prophet is rejected in their hometown. Likewise, those who knew us from day one sadly seem prone to shoot down any sory of accomplishment with, “But I knew you when you were in diapers”.

Nonetheless, the creative should and must persevere.

perhaps this instance is where a seed is planted in michael’s brain to become a writer someday…. or…it’s just a comic strip

Ah… I remember my parents telling me stories about when they were young. I really wish now that they had written them all down. I always enjoyed their stories.

Ladywolf17 said, about 11 hours ago

I’m all ears. let the story begin.

Me, 2! :-)

Michael is just being honest. I agree with LW.

Speaking from experience, there is nothing more nerve-racking than giving your work to your spouse. (Even if, as in my case, he never reads it! ;) )

Let us draw a curtain over the rest of the scene.