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Memories. Ahhh Yes, Memories of My Life

by Sum1

Rated: 13+ · Book · Community · #2224976

Writings about things that have occurred in my life. Not in Chronological Order

Things that have happened in my life, good or bad. The entries will not be in Chronological order

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Sum1

Jul 2, 2023 at 3:41pm
In response to "Learning To Play The French Horn"

@LeJenD' Looking Up

I wrote this for a contest and was limited on my word count. I want to say though, that from the 7th grade on I could also play the Trumpet (I was terrible, I didn't have the necessary range), and the Baritone, Tuba/Sousaphone. The valve fingerings for the notes on those instruments are about the same if I remember correctly. The reason I didn't switch though is that every where I went there were plenty of children playing those instruments, and very few playing the Horn. In the 11th grade, I taught myself how to play the Trombone for stage band. I had been playing French Horn in it since the 10th grade, but face it, French Horn isn't really a jazzy type of instrument. Plus, there was no sheet music for the Horn, so I had to read the Trombone part on the Bass Clef, and in my head move each note up one note, then add an octave. I found it easy after the first couple of days, but still, Horn is not a jazzy instrument. So I taught myself to play Trombone, which I also loved. I really enjoyed being asked to do an ad-lib solo too, and surprised the heck out of our band director when I did my first one.

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LeJenD' Looking Up

Jul 2, 2023 at 1:49pm
In response to "Learning To Play The French Horn"

I enjoyed reading this. My youngest daughter was also a French Horn player throughout her school career. She began playing in grade 6, as all students were encouraged to participate in something. She had absolutely no interest in sports, so options for extracurricular activities were limited. It pretty much left her a choice between choir and band. Shy and quiet, she chose band and after being tested on all instruments, she was assigned French Horn. She quickly excelled and by grade 7 was First Chair for the remainder of her time at school. She absolutely loved it and even participated in non-school related band appearances.

I guess I said all that to say this, thank you so much for bringing such proud and pleasant memories of my kiddo to the forefront of my thoughts. I hope you do once again pick up the Horn. The world needs more music.

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Kåre Enga in Montana

Jun 19, 2023 at 11:24pm
In response to "Halloween, Circa 1988"

So... you have adult kids by now... 35 plus... 4? 6?

So if this were 1988 I have no memories of that year (car accident).

Petra reminded me of her contest and I should enter 'just because'. So many ways I could approach this. You chose 'memories'. I have too many. Even my entry on "Juneteenth" "Juneteenth"

was hard to write (because I wasn't focused and I was avoiding certain images that kept coming to mind). It rambles and I'm not happy with it.

Your response was easy to read and to-the-point. I should emulate your style.

One note for paragraph #2. It's "As" not "A". Spelling check won't catch that typo but a grammar check should.

AmyJo- only 2 steps behind -

Dec 31, 2022 at 11:28am
In response to "How I Met Two Hollywood Celebrities"

I love reading your stories. They are fun, and I appreciate that you take the time to share them. Maybe you should "write a book" about your adventures?

Happy New Year! Blessings and best wishes for you and yours!

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Robert Waltz

Oct 19, 2022 at 10:20pm
In response to "I Was A 'Bad' Father"

Still better than what I would have done.

"Daddy, I can't sleep, there are monsters."

"Aw, c'mon, kid. Ain't no monsters in here. Look."

I open the closet and peer inside. "See, no monsters in the closet. Lemme check the dresser."

Open all the drawers in the dresser. "Ain't no monsters in here either. Now let's check under the bed- AAAAAAH A MONSTER!"

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ForeverDreamer

Oct 5, 2022 at 10:59pm
In response to "More 'Sea Stories"

It is good to hear your memories. My father was in the Navy during World War II. I may have mentioned this before. He was on a destroyer.

Kåre Enga in Montana

Oct 5, 2022 at 10:00pm
In response to "More 'Sea Stories"

Time wounds all heels... I need a foot massage. Oh. the. pain. seriously it's gonna hurt. My friend Bryan can make me want to scream, but he's safely in Costa Rica. Thailand... I don't do massages but I should.

At sea. I was always a serious bloke so I bore the slings of juvenility growing up. I never really learned how to deal with it. Would've been nice if sum1 would have helped.

Young, dumb and afraid/unafraid comes to mind. I weep for the cannon-fodder in Ukraine.

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Kåre Enga in Montana

Aug 27, 2022 at 6:25pm
In response to "Starting A Nuclear Reactor"

Informative... but not TOO informative.

I suspect that most working under these conditions are 1. mature (serious versus panksters) and 2. young. I'm too old and need naps.

Oops... there she blows!

ForeverDreamer

Aug 27, 2022 at 6:25pm
In response to "Starting A Nuclear Reactor"

Thank you for writing more about your submarine experience. this is a good overview of how a nuclear reactor aboard a submarine works without giving away any classified information.

SandraLynn Team Florent!

Aug 14, 2022 at 1:08pm
In response to "A Surprise While Working At A Restaurant"

Sometimes, we are in the right place at the right time to connect with someone. Somehow we listen and say just the perect words to comfort, support and accept. This is reflexive, intuitive.

July 1, 2020 at 12:44pm

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Letter To My Parents

Prompt for 30 DBC 7/1

Write a letter to your parents from before your birth. Give them advice about how to raise you and give them a heads up about anything they might struggle with when you come into their lives.

Hey there my future Mom & Dad! I have to confess, you have quite a son here in development. As he grows, nourish his knowledge, later in his life he will want to know everything he can about most any subject. He will be really bright, sometimes his intelligence level will scare you, and him. But Dad, you and Mom aren't rich. In fact, you're just about down-right poor. The song that will be released called 'Down In The Boondocks' really fits us. But it's okay! After all, we're a family, and that's what counts. Back to raising me.... In school, really encourage him in music. He will ask about joining the band in the 4th grade, make him wait a year to see if he's really sure about it. Once he starts, make him work. He will be talented, but will not have the work ethic he should have. He won't gain a good work ethic until he's half way through his Navy career, but if you push him some, he could learn that sooner. He's gonna be a reader too, and for the most part, will not be a major pain to you. He will see what smoking does to you Dad, and never take up that habit. Nor will he use drugs or drink heavily. Seeing how his friends are affected by those habits will convince him not to indulge. No, he will not be an angel, he will have his share of vices. Fortunately, none of them will be things that could put him in jail, and they will start after he joins the Navy. Did I forget to tell you that? Yep, he'll join shortly after graduating high school and spend 20 years in the Submarine Service. Unfortunately Dad, you won't live to see that. Your heart will give out almost a year before he joins. I'd tell you to take better care of yourself, but you wouldn't listen to me, I'm sure of that. I will say that he will grow to be an average person, at least in his mind. I'll let you, and everyone else judge for yourselves in that though. I'll see you in a few months!

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