• Play,  Rites of Passage,  The Teen Years

    Have you ever gone skinny dipping?

    Skinny dipping. Streaking. Things that, for sure, involve being vulnerable.This week, we are finding out if Pam or Ellen ever slid into a pool with nothing on.Any guesses? I have to say that I indeed have slipped into a pool with nothing on, giving into peer pressure as a teen.     Looking back, it would have been less revealing if I had waited to get into the pool before I took the suit off.  It was late at night with our light being the stars and moon but with my white skin, I practically glowed as I stood on that ladder waiting for my turn to jump in.  It is…

  • Childhood,  Family,  The Teen Years

    What is the most outrageous thing you did as a teen?

    A good majority of teenagers push the limits a bit as they settle into their roles in a family.  Adjusting to the rules set for them as they grow into young adults can be trying for both the teen and his parents.  Sometimes this push and pull leads to the teen doing something outrageous. Did this happen to you?  Would you like to share? Scroll down to see if Pam and Ellen ever did anything that they think was a bit out there. I don’t think I was a rebellious teen.  My parents weren’t strict and therefore I had nothing to rebel against.  Did I do some “not entirely by…

  • Rites of Passage,  Self,  The Adult Years,  The Teen Years

    Have you ever lied about your age?

    Age. It’s a funny thing really. When we are young we want to be older and visa versa. Our question this week is – have you ever lied about it, either way? Most of the people I hung around with in high school had birthdays early in the year, while mine was in October.  This meant that they did just about everything before I did, including turning 18.  Today that might not seem like a big deal but back then, 18 was drinking age.  Partying was especially important during our senior year –  after all, we had a lot to celebrate.  A lot of those parties took place at homes,…

  • Elementary Years,  The Teen Years

    Did you and your friends have a special hangout where you’d like to spend time?

    Want to see where we hung out? Just click our names above the question. How about you?Want to share a favorite hangout from any stage of your life? Comment below. My house ended up being the “hang out” place for a good part of my childhood.  It was a big house, lots of yard room and a place where my parents made sure all were welcome. In high school, a large percentage of kids spanning all four years hung out at the sand pits in town. We gathered there after school, during study periods and the Friday night parties were legendary.  I drive past that area today (which is now…