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What is a memory you’d like to be able to erase?
Every memory we have brings us to where we are today but there are some that either bring us discomfort or are hard to remember. Today we are wondering if there is something in your past that you wish had gone differently or hadn’t “gone” at all. ** disclaimer – hard to read embarrassing post ahead ** One memory that I’d love to be able to erase will not be an easy one for me to write or for you to read – but it is time this one is put out there I suppose. Looking back over my teen years, I have come to a few realizations about my…
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How do you strive to be similar to or different from your parents?
Are there things that you do now that make you immediately realize ‘that’s just what Mom would’ve said’ or ‘that’s what Dad would’ve done, too’? Are there traits you know you’ve inherited? Or are you striving to be so different from your parents that no one would know you are even related? Stay tuned and see what Pam and Ellen have to say on the matter! You know, if someone told me I was JUST LIKE my Mom or Dad, I would be thrilled. They were good humans, compassionate, Accepting, Humorous, Generous, Loving, Welcoming, Loyal. I strive to be like them every day, succeeding in some areas, falling short in…
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When was the last time you started a conversation with a stranger?
Do you talk to people in the grocery store, the coffee shop or in the line at Walmart? When was the last time you had a conversation with someone you did not know? A trait that I inherited from my gregarious father is to talk to anyone at any time. I can remember when I was little asking my dad if he knew everyone? It became a family joke that if Dad didn’t know them walking in, he would on the way out. Talking to strangers is something that I missed most during our pandemic lockdown. Now that we are back out in the world so speak, I am finding…
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Have you ever spent the night in a train sleeper car?
Trains.Some of us use them to commute to work.Some for travel.Our question this week is – have you ever stayed in a train sleeper car? Yes. Yes I have. When I was little and residing in Massachusetts, my mom’s family lived just outside of Philadelphia. Because my mom did not have her license, if we wanted to go visit without my Dad, we would take the train. My Dad would always buy us a little private room and we would travel at night. I can remember one trip in particular. I had to use the toilet which was just next to the door and with perfect timing, the conductor came…
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Did you have a curfew as a teen and did you ever break it?
Curfews. That dreaded thing that parents invoke onto their teens to keep them safe and using good judgement. And also that thing that a lot of teens rebel against as they try to spread their wings. Lets see what curfews were set in the Cooley household. My Mom, my main disciplinarian, was very open about her expectations of me as a teen. We would have long talks about what scenarios could present themselves and what would be my actions in each. We originally started out with a curfew and as I expanded my social interactions to neighboring towns, that curfew was slowly loosened until it was gone altogether. I did…
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Did your parents approve of the people you have dated?
Bringing dates home to meet the parents can usher in a whole lot of feelings and questions. Will they get along? Will they accept them as my partner? In your history, did your parents approve of your significant others? This is quite the loaded question, especially since some of my past partners are still alive and may well read this. Wink wink. Seriously though, my Dad got along with EVERYONE. It was in his nature to – he saw the good in everyone. I never knew where he stood on liking any of my dates. Mom, while she would be polite and welcome them into our home, had opinions. She…
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Can you think of a time when you had more responsibility than you could handle?
Responsibilities. We all have them in varying degrees and they change as we age. The question we are posing today is about feeling overwhelmed in those responsibilities. Have you ever felt that way? Ellen and Pam have – scroll down to see when. There was a time in my professional career when I was promoted from programmer to Programming Manager. Three programmers and an assistant now reported to me and while I felt 100% capable of handling this new position and all that it entailed, there were certain things that it added to my life. Extra hours each week were devoted to the managerial/admin duties that came with having people…
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Tell us your favorite joke.
Laughter. Feels good doesn’t it? Especially a real belly ache laugh. Today we ask the question – do you have a favorite joke? We would love for you to share yours with us either here in comments or over on the Facebook page. Scroll down to see what Pam and Ellen pick. Of course, I love the silly jokes that my granddaughter tells me. You know the ones that make absolutely no sense but make you laugh the hardest? But my favorite joke came from my Dad. He used to tell a LOT of corny jokes, my favorites were of the Mike and Ike variety. AND he told those jokes…
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Do you sometimes find your parents words coming out of your mouth?
We grow up with a lot of words being thrown our way. Do you find yourself today saying things that your parents used to say to you? Leave us a comment below to share or over on our Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/LeavingALifeLegacy/ Click below to see what Ellen and Pam are repeating. My parents taught us many different lessons, most centered on compassion, sympathy or empathy for the underdog. The one phrase that I have found myself saying over and over throughout the years is Two wrongs do NOT make a right. I think the first time I remember hearing it was as a young girl. I had taken…
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Describe your family dynamic.
Wondering if we describe the same family differently?Click our folders below to find out. And what about your family? Care to share in comments below? The family I grew up in was relatively small. Mom, Dad – three kids. Brudder, me, sister; in that order. Dad worked outside of the house – he was in sales, he sold insurance when we were younger. He had long days and would arrive home usually around 8 pm or later. Mom worked as a virtual assistant when we were young. There were many days I’d hear the click/clack of her typewriter when I got home from school. And I remember helping with more than…