Day I Almost Owned Roller Skates
Mean grandma took away my skates.44 total reviews
Comment from l.raven
HI Dos, grandma's are suppose to be sweet, loving old ladies...but I have seen some pretty scary ones in my time...thank God not mine...I'm so sorry that happened to you...kids at the age don't understand...your mother should have punched her out...very well written my sweet friend...and I love the picture...good luck in the contest...love you...Linda xxoo
was great talking to you...later...xxoo
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2020
HI Dos, grandma's are suppose to be sweet, loving old ladies...but I have seen some pretty scary ones in my time...thank God not mine...I'm so sorry that happened to you...kids at the age don't understand...your mother should have punched her out...very well written my sweet friend...and I love the picture...good luck in the contest...love you...Linda xxoo
was great talking to you...later...xxoo
Comment Written 04-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2020
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My mother was scared to death of her mother so she was no help to me. Thank you for reading, now go rest your eyes! Linda
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what an awful way to have to live...I haven't been reading much at all...and then I read only a little bit...then I go finish it...LOL...your so welcome sweet girl...and you take care as well...you have so had your share...much love you...xxoo
Comment from Ulla
Awe, that seems to have been such a shame a such a waste. How could your grandmother take away the joy from her granddaughter and her daughter? What a sad story. Good luck in the contest. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2020
Awe, that seems to have been such a shame a such a waste. How could your grandmother take away the joy from her granddaughter and her daughter? What a sad story. Good luck in the contest. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 04-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2020
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Thank you, Ulla, for reading and commenting. Linda
Comment from lance michaels
Wow! Some people just can't stand to see someone else enjoying themselves, even a granddaughter. I had an aunt like that, and every time I would visit my cousin she made it miserable for the both of us. A poignant tale of misery loves company. Excellent job!
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2020
Wow! Some people just can't stand to see someone else enjoying themselves, even a granddaughter. I had an aunt like that, and every time I would visit my cousin she made it miserable for the both of us. A poignant tale of misery loves company. Excellent job!
Comment Written 04-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2020
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Thank you, Lance, for reading and commenting. Linda
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Probably your grandma can be easily qualifying for the witch department. How could she ruin a mother joy of rewarding her child with something that will make her forget the missing of a dad. Probably she thought that once you live in her house, you should live the joy behind. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2020
Probably your grandma can be easily qualifying for the witch department. How could she ruin a mother joy of rewarding her child with something that will make her forget the missing of a dad. Probably she thought that once you live in her house, you should live the joy behind. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2020
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Iza, thank you for reading and commenting. Linda
Comment from Stephanie Allen1
I'm sure we can all relate to that situation. Only in my life it was my mother who would have taken the skates that my grandma bought. Very well written story and I hope you've had another pair of skates since. Happy Tuesday!
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2020
I'm sure we can all relate to that situation. Only in my life it was my mother who would have taken the skates that my grandma bought. Very well written story and I hope you've had another pair of skates since. Happy Tuesday!
Comment Written 04-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2020
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Yes, Stephanie, when in my 20's I bought a brand new pair of high top, white skates and went regularly to the roller rink. Thanks for reading and commenting. Linda
Comment from Lu Saluna
Wow, she sounds very scary and mean. Why there are joy suckers is beyond me.
However, it is a good story, well written and certainly invoked emotion in me.
Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2020
Wow, she sounds very scary and mean. Why there are joy suckers is beyond me.
However, it is a good story, well written and certainly invoked emotion in me.
Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2020
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Thank you so much, Lu Saluna, for reading and commenting. Linda
Comment from Barbaraj1
Most grandmothers are delighted to have grandchildren, but not yours.
I wonder what kind of childhood she had. You've written a sad story.
I would love to see you write more. You probably could write a whole book.
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2020
Most grandmothers are delighted to have grandchildren, but not yours.
I wonder what kind of childhood she had. You've written a sad story.
I would love to see you write more. You probably could write a whole book.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2020
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My grandmother was bi-polar, unmedicated and before much was known about the disease. I'm sure that she was miserable and she made everyone around her miserable, too. Thanks for reading. Linda
Comment from nancy_e_davis
What a horrible woman, Linda. Where did she get the sour grapes?
It really makes one wonder when you see someone that miserable what happened to make them that way. She made a lasting impression on you that's for sure. No wonder you are so sweet. Hugs. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2020
What a horrible woman, Linda. Where did she get the sour grapes?
It really makes one wonder when you see someone that miserable what happened to make them that way. She made a lasting impression on you that's for sure. No wonder you are so sweet. Hugs. Nancy:)
Comment Written 04-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2020
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Nancy, grandma was bi-polar before much was known about it so un-medicated. The more out-of-control she felt within, the more she needed to control everyone around her (at least that is my guess). Thanks for reading and for the 'sweet' message. Linda
Comment from papa55mike
My mother was the joysucker in my family. I loved her though. She had a tough start in life being a single mother in 1956. It wasn't like it is today.
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day and God bless.
mike
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2020
My mother was the joysucker in my family. I loved her though. She had a tough start in life being a single mother in 1956. It wasn't like it is today.
Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day and God bless.
mike
Comment Written 04-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2020
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Thank you, Mike, for reading and sharing your thoughts. Linda
Comment from estory
I think it's a great little story that actually illustrates the need for attention in the grandma who tries to usurp the stage the little girl is on with her skates. Classic example of psychology seething underneath the surface. Told with wit and plenty of knowledge of the personalities of the people involved which is necessary to give the reader a perspective estory
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2020
I think it's a great little story that actually illustrates the need for attention in the grandma who tries to usurp the stage the little girl is on with her skates. Classic example of psychology seething underneath the surface. Told with wit and plenty of knowledge of the personalities of the people involved which is necessary to give the reader a perspective estory
Comment Written 04-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2020
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estory: your reading and comments and understanding are appreciated. Linda