tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post2902390897880186376..comments2023-10-19T10:08:50.262-05:00Comments on Welcome to Becky's Life: Meandering Down the Long & Winding Road, Wondering What Lies Ahead: ** Saturday Centus Time **BECKYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-5484897103137179922010-08-29T18:38:01.611-05:002010-08-29T18:38:01.611-05:00Becky, hi! Can you get on the next link, Kaelin&...Becky, hi! Can you get on the next link, Kaelin's? It keeps throwing me off. I want to read it but I can't get in at all. I'm just wondering if you might be able to leave her a comment to let her know I'm having problems. Thanks! <br />Hugs,<br />JennyJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462124067637610359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-34143980308043330972010-08-29T18:33:01.131-05:002010-08-29T18:33:01.131-05:00Becky, Oh my goodness. What an evocative and pow...Becky, Oh my goodness. What an evocative and powerful 100 word essay.<br /><br />This was really excellent.<br /><br />I remember this announcement, too.<br /><br />And you told this so well.<br /><br />Thanks for participating.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462124067637610359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-2392529633143730612010-08-24T12:02:33.321-05:002010-08-24T12:02:33.321-05:00Hi Julia ~ Thanks so much! I really appreciate you...Hi Julia ~ Thanks so much! I really appreciate you stopping by!BECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-37852433116061607832010-08-24T10:22:26.618-05:002010-08-24T10:22:26.618-05:00Gosh - what a great post. Brought back memories!Gosh - what a great post. Brought back memories!jfb57http://jfb57.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-81784207162854144942010-08-24T09:55:03.330-05:002010-08-24T09:55:03.330-05:00Hi Tom ~ Thank you so much for stopping by and lea...Hi Tom ~ Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a comment. I was just thinking the other day I hadn't heard from you in awhile, and I realized it's because I haven't participated in any memes lately! Thanks again!BECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-68308480041726414232010-08-23T19:10:51.173-05:002010-08-23T19:10:51.173-05:00That was a very sad and thoughtful piece, Becky! ...That was a very sad and thoughtful piece, Becky! Beautifully done!Tgoettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06850303812765307075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-40641306168795373592010-08-23T09:39:49.537-05:002010-08-23T09:39:49.537-05:00Hello Permanent Posies, PJ, Terra, Malisa, Rose an...Hello Permanent Posies, PJ, Terra, Malisa, Rose and Kat. Thank you so much for stopping, reading, and taking time to comment! I really do read and appreciate every comment I receive!BECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-73453088456258985982010-08-23T05:33:15.196-05:002010-08-23T05:33:15.196-05:00This was beautifully written Becky. I was right th...This was beautifully written Becky. I was right there with you. I remember this day so well. I vaguely remember JFK's assassination (I think I was 3?), but this day stands out in my memory like few others.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396548112800738809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-62309357738525682882010-08-22T13:45:30.014-05:002010-08-22T13:45:30.014-05:00i typed a comment, but don't know where it wen...i typed a comment, but don't know where it went. this may turn out the 2nd. you did a good job in your story. thanks for your sweet comment on my blog. i'm behind reading posts,so don't sweet it. have a good Sunday. roseRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889643640183918872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-39116816598369440632010-08-22T13:32:23.453-05:002010-08-22T13:32:23.453-05:00You took me back to that date! We must be about th...You took me back to that date! We must be about the same age. The RFK assassination really shook me to my roots. I am so pleased that you thought of that particular day to write about! <br /><br />I just posted my contribution. Please stop by!<br /><br />MalisaMalisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02716280057476425463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-19542486082878373802010-08-22T07:56:32.917-05:002010-08-22T07:56:32.917-05:00oh man...how powerful. I was not here yet for tha...oh man...how powerful. I was not here yet for that but reminds me how I felt on the morning of Sept.11 when I woke to the news and sat in silence all day - watching waiting, fearing...Terrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12112479764398508654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-91352945537240086112010-08-22T05:36:00.494-05:002010-08-22T05:36:00.494-05:00I remember the day like it was yesterday. You cap...I remember the day like it was yesterday. You captured it wonderfully.People Who Know Me Would Say:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04621641188403948733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-7403155361360089532010-08-22T01:47:15.140-05:002010-08-22T01:47:15.140-05:00Well, I was only 6 too so I don't remember it....Well, I was only 6 too so I don't remember it. I have only heard and can only imagine. I spent all day on the phone with my friend as we agonized over the shooting of Ronald Reagan.PERMANENT POSIEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13357445734057023139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-12653280522413723082010-08-21T23:51:11.209-05:002010-08-21T23:51:11.209-05:00Wow! I love how my story brought more comments abo...Wow! I love how my story brought more comments about your own histories, rather than the meme itself. Most of us are also giving away our ages, but who cares about that? Not me! or is it Not I?<br />I was in the 5th grade when JFK was killed, and the announcement came over the loud speaker and my teacher, a nun, began to cry. Our class just had "art" the rest of the afternoon....Between that shocking death and then MLK Jr, and RFK within months of each other five years later, I really was very worried about our future.BECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-83743572151356513112010-08-21T23:16:57.003-05:002010-08-21T23:16:57.003-05:00It was the last week of 6th grade. No 24 hour news...It was the last week of 6th grade. No 24 hour news programs then, or I'm sure I'd have seen the pictures sooner.<br /><br />Made me so sad, and I wondered why anyone would ever want to run for President.Kim Lehnhoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516002280882854450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-9106602186942997552010-08-21T20:30:18.688-05:002010-08-21T20:30:18.688-05:00This was 3 days before my 18th birthday and just a...This was 3 days before my 18th birthday and just a week before I graduated from High School in Southern California by the way. We were stunned and so sad!!! I love how words can instantly take you back over 40 years like it was yesterday!Linda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-53367731179842284732010-08-21T20:21:58.671-05:002010-08-21T20:21:58.671-05:00Very nice and unexpected ;-) Thanks for your visit...Very nice and unexpected ;-) Thanks for your visit to my posting...curious about your lengthy comment that did not take...Peacejeff campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17775235800381700596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-19255839923921545132010-08-21T20:20:31.572-05:002010-08-21T20:20:31.572-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.jeff campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17775235800381700596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-8927968777765142192010-08-21T18:06:06.495-05:002010-08-21T18:06:06.495-05:00I remember that, too. It was quite shocking.I remember that, too. It was quite shocking.Nessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07779269921583131094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-24574523637331859082010-08-21T16:44:36.775-05:002010-08-21T16:44:36.775-05:00I was just two when JFK was assassinated. It is on...I was just two when JFK was assassinated. It is one of the few clear memories of my childhood. I remember more the emotions and how dark the world seemed all of a sudden.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01169693305157071792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-64310484586801416172010-08-21T15:54:12.399-05:002010-08-21T15:54:12.399-05:00Only 6 when JFK died; 10 with MLK and RFK died. I ...Only 6 when JFK died; 10 with MLK and RFK died. I don't know which year was worse.<br /><br />Glad you're back in the game this week.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843459906469325667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-43335023242160190682010-08-21T15:37:12.164-05:002010-08-21T15:37:12.164-05:00i have always heard "the nation cried" i...i have always heard "the nation cried" in reference to kennedy's death... it was good to read it from one girl's perspective. fabulous!RockiBottomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04326290443800066850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-68219078057950939332010-08-21T15:09:23.537-05:002010-08-21T15:09:23.537-05:00I remember finding out in elementary school and th...I remember finding out in elementary school and the nuns crying. Then watching it on TV. It was truly a tragedy that one never forgets where they were. Good job.Vikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14421161703991840468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-63686740245003802142010-08-21T15:08:45.516-05:002010-08-21T15:08:45.516-05:00I am so glad to see you back here, Becky! Yes, I r...I am so glad to see you back here, Becky! Yes, I remember that summer too, and I had all those emotions. I was dressing for a seminar on teaching Head Start where I was to be a summer aide. I was so sad to hear the news, stunned for the rest of the day....Bookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043111213031211794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3412682543148147625.post-20128069924059496592010-08-21T14:34:29.365-05:002010-08-21T14:34:29.365-05:00That's for sure. I remember, too.
Great take ...That's for sure. I remember, too.<br /><br />Great take on the prompt, and well done!<br /><br />=)Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049586085703324088noreply@blogger.com