Richard - for the record, my favorite part of your story was the part about your mom riding that stallion around with the neighborhood guys - she sounds like she was a hoot! And that you and your brother both had horses too- now that must have been some good adventure. I grew up with horses and ponies as well (and still have two) and those years of my cowgirl youth were definitely some of the best! Cheers.
We did love our horses. Unfortunately, my dad was victim to Colin cancer and medical costs outweighed luxury so the horses were sold.
Dad's cancer didn't interfere with nightly arguments with Ma. One morning when I was 8, I was drying dishes for Ma. I asked her why doesn't she divorce him. I was tired of the feeling of dread waiting for the arguments to start. Ma said she hadn't thought of it. She took my advice and we were set free.
Richard, what city did you live in during your early years? Was there land and a stable to keep the horses you all owned and rode? You need to explain why your father showed you the Holocaust book. Was your Mothers” parents German immigrants? What did your father do for a living? What was school like then? I love your Mothers wisdom ! How many siblings did you have ? How did your parents” meet? Can you write about growing up in Post World War II ? Did you have your practice hiding under your desk at school in the Fifties”? Do you remember “ The Red Scare” of Senator Joseph McCarthy ? Please keep writing here . Much love SEPTINA
Richard - for the record, my favorite part of your story was the part about your mom riding that stallion around with the neighborhood guys - she sounds like she was a hoot! And that you and your brother both had horses too- now that must have been some good adventure. I grew up with horses and ponies as well (and still have two) and those years of my cowgirl youth were definitely some of the best! Cheers.
We did love our horses. Unfortunately, my dad was victim to Colin cancer and medical costs outweighed luxury so the horses were sold.
Dad's cancer didn't interfere with nightly arguments with Ma. One morning when I was 8, I was drying dishes for Ma. I asked her why doesn't she divorce him. I was tired of the feeling of dread waiting for the arguments to start. Ma said she hadn't thought of it. She took my advice and we were set free.
Richard, what city did you live in during your early years? Was there land and a stable to keep the horses you all owned and rode? You need to explain why your father showed you the Holocaust book. Was your Mothers” parents German immigrants? What did your father do for a living? What was school like then? I love your Mothers wisdom ! How many siblings did you have ? How did your parents” meet? Can you write about growing up in Post World War II ? Did you have your practice hiding under your desk at school in the Fifties”? Do you remember “ The Red Scare” of Senator Joseph McCarthy ? Please keep writing here . Much love SEPTINA