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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738
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I thought rice appeared in bags and plastic sheathing was its womb and there was but a choice of two one wore a turban that confused me, as just a child, I asked, "What had rice to do with hats?" "Hats?" my mother asked bemused, "Ma-hat-ma" I read the blue print upon the plastic bag and asked her if she wore one too since ma, her name, was on the sack. She laughed and told me that she did tie a turban when her wig was too flat to fit her head-- and then she wore those fitted flecks of pink sparkles feigning wet shimmers like a bathing cap and god I loved those things--I'd get one for bathtime when I could so I could be grace and good swimming in the bathtub, I thought that I was synchronized scizzor kicking innocence knowing I would pay penance for ruining ma's hat. Then there was a "watermaid" and yep, it all made sense to me India and swimming pools and rice that made my tummy full and damn, I tell ya, life was good until I stole mom's underwear and bathed that girdle black to blue wearing her pink sparkled hat and boats afloat aluminum foil curled into grand ships and dammit, sometimes Barbie slipped as I learned to engineer the balances of gondola in my world of pink bathtub singing bubbles on the brim "Ma-hat-maaaaaaaaaaaaa" cried gondolier. A "Watermaid" am I. |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
I thought rice appeared in bags and plastic sheathing was its womb and there was but a choice of two one wore a turban that confused me, as just a child, I asked, "What had rice to do with hats?" Gah, I'm speechless. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
serenity, You just amaze me love.  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ser~it is SOOO good to be reading you again!! Love ya lady~ ~Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile.~ |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
This is truly just too much. Thanks for the smiles..I love your mind. .martyjo |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You willful, capricious story-spinner! I loved this! |
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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
I love this peek at times long past. silly product names odd lady's hats girdles ... ohhh those old girdles of iron (mercy how did they breath in them?) Barbie and lovely colored porcelain bath fixtures ... ours was baby blue Thanks for making me ... remember mine, too. I have always enjoyed reading your work and even though I only know you through your writing please know that you have been on my mind often. I pray that you are safe and all is well or at least better for you. always seeking joy, adventure and romance and wishing you find the same |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karen..I remember too, and I see how lovely you!!!  Thanks for the smiles! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 man, did I ever giggle reading this, and yanno what? I could paint this scene by your descriptions, pink shiny hat, girdle, aluminum boats and all.  Loved the hat/ma connection. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Smilin' huge at you... Love this, Karen... and love YOU... "When the power of love overcomes the love |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
ma-hat-maaaa.....smilin wide at you... this is just precious M'lady So good to read you again mxx ~i want for myself your trembling~ |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
smiling~ remembering what I can of my childhood and the strange thoughts I dreamt up about "things"..dressing in my sister's clothing...being frightened by a clay man she made in art class with glass eyes that followed me as I walked past her room... hugs M |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
This a a great "growing up" story. Isn't it funny how those interpretations stay in our memories so long! With the others, I also bid you "welcome back"!!!! Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
 I did a lot of thinking about rice while I was in Crowley, and the way my head processes stuff, this is what came of it. I'm so glad you enjoyed this, as I took a moment to remember my "inner child" and decided she might not be so bad after all.  I would love to hear more, too. So if this inspired anyone to recall their own childhood craziness, please do share. I love you all. And now? frowning, seems I'm punished. I've gotta clean my room!  Love to all... |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
There is a bridge in Minneapolis called the 8th Avenue bridge. At one time, "Boom" Island was separated from the main part of town by about 100 feet of Mississippi River. In the winter, as boys, we could walk to the island for various things youngsters find to do. When the river melted, the only way to get to the island was to walk the girders of the bridge. So we did. We were aged 10. I never did get caught for that one. Hugs Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You are too much! Remind me to tell you story of the secret compartment in the wooden surround that housed our turquoise blue bathtub  Oh, I was SO bad! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
This made me chuckle to myself! Ma-hat-ma! LOL.....Loved it! ......jojo |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
you keep that spirit alive, m'Lady of your precious city. (yes, you sent me on a search, as usual) And I saw they are both native to N.O. *smile* |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
The way your head processes "stuff" is always amazing to me  This one is ghandilicious |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I thought rice appeared in bags and plastic sheathing was its womb and there was but a choice of two one wore a turban that confused me, as just a child, I asked, "What had rice to do with hats?" "Hats?" my mother asked bemused, "Ma-hat-ma" I read the blue print upon the plastic bag and asked her if she wore one too since ma, her name, was on the sack. its so right that your brilliance is framed in blue. Missed reading you me twin. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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