tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post7197056783363981600..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: Back to High SchoolLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-32035689096829231942008-05-28T06:08:00.001-04:002008-05-28T06:08:00.001-04:00Yes Donna, I actually had breasts at that point an...Yes Donna, I actually had breasts at that point and I only weighted 110 after I had him.Probably the best I looked in my life. LOLhrdwrkdmom aka Diannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520769151419586319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-20159025046866527782008-05-28T06:08:00.000-04:002008-05-28T06:08:00.000-04:00Yes Donna, I actually had breasts at that point an...Yes Donna, I actually had breasts at that point and I only weighted 110 after I had him.Probably the best I looked in my life. LOLhrdwrkdmom aka Diannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520769151419586319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-57268478317329411052008-05-27T23:06:00.000-04:002008-05-27T23:06:00.000-04:00And the winners are....Tough decision. So tough I...And the winners are....<BR/><BR/>Tough decision. So tough I'm giving away two signed books. The winners are Natalie Hatch because I love the irony and Pat Cochran because she put up with a lot. <BR/>P226 - I would have picked you but I know you already have a signed copy *g*. <BR/><BR/>Natalie & Pat - if you go to my website at www.DonnaMacMeans.com or click on my photo on the sidebar, you can email me your contact information so I can get your book to you. <BR/><BR/>Thanks everyone for sharing their high school memories. I enjoyed it, hope you had fun too.Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-43126000723456096992008-05-27T21:22:00.000-04:002008-05-27T21:22:00.000-04:00Virginia - Well, at least we survived. I guess t...Virginia - Well, at least we survived. I guess that's something. At least you still have your yearbooks to see how far you've come. *g*Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-3846582824024356212008-05-27T21:18:00.000-04:002008-05-27T21:18:00.000-04:00Diana - You got hit on after you'd just had a bab...Diana - You got hit on after you'd just had a baby??? LOL Well, that had to be good for the ego - even if the guys were jerks. <BR/><BR/>Definitely high school was something to be endured. Life became interesting after.Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-74914903221590416782008-05-27T21:12:00.000-04:002008-05-27T21:12:00.000-04:00Joan - I think we all suffered in high school, per...Joan - I think we all suffered in high school, perhaps it's part of the reason we love romance. <BR/><BR/>I have no doubt that you looked darn good at that reunion. You, my dear, are in touch with your inner hottie and are probably the envy of all the women in your class. Who else travels with a gang of hunky Romans? Your self-assurance can be darn sexy. Shame we never tapped into that until AFTER High School.Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-51975548109232903422008-05-27T21:06:00.000-04:002008-05-27T21:06:00.000-04:00Beth - LOL It's going to be so freaky when you go ...Beth - LOL It's going to be so freaky when you go to your son's graduation. Heck, I was launched into nostalgia going to a graduation where I didn't know the the teachers, the families, the traditions - just one kid. You, on the other hand, know all that plus have a then and now perspective. Should be fun.Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-63784058540270119082008-05-27T20:56:00.000-04:002008-05-27T20:56:00.000-04:00My high school days was not great. There was nothi...My high school days was not great. There was nothing I can remember happened. My better times came after high school. I do know where my high school year books are. I get them out every now and then.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924888528166831610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-45848932652926862932008-05-27T19:40:00.000-04:002008-05-27T19:40:00.000-04:00I went to one high school reunion, really just par...I went to one high school reunion, really just part of it, the part I didn't have to pay for...LOL <BR/>It was interesting to say the least. I won prizes cos I had just had my son and had the youngest child in the whole bunch. Got hit on my two guys that wouldn't give me the time of day in school. Decided it was time to go home.... :-Dhrdwrkdmom aka Diannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520769151419586319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-29640861495540461022008-05-27T19:02:00.000-04:002008-05-27T19:02:00.000-04:00High School for me was a study in angst...not the ...High School for me was a study in angst...not the popular kid, excluded on occasion, teased now and then but still with some good times.<BR/><BR/>I do have my yearbooks. I despise the pics pre-braces (got them as an adult). <BR/><BR/>I went to a few of my early reunions. Ok, I guess. But several years ago at a "landmark" I discovered that *I* looked pretty darn good compared to most of the others....sad for them, exhilierating for me!<BR/><BR/>Oh, and Akers? I feel sad for him that he hated himself so much that he put himself in these postions. Death wishes aren't prettyJoanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566704374877697300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-35349081388157223722008-05-27T18:41:00.000-04:002008-05-27T18:41:00.000-04:00Natalie -Not sure it's just the reality shows that...Natalie -<BR/><BR/>Not sure it's just the reality shows that are influencing the kids - it the regular programming, the movies, the music (talk about graphic lyrics on sex and violence), violent video games, - I think it all takes a toll. School was always a tough place ego & pysch, but it at least was safe. Not so sure the kids feel safe in schools anymore.<BR/><BR/>Geez - now I sound like my parents complaining that my school wasn't strict enough, and the music was too vulgar, and the dancing too nasty. LOL, I guess what goes around...Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-16065180774853586292008-05-27T18:36:00.000-04:002008-05-27T18:36:00.000-04:00While I didn't hate high school, I was so very hap...While I didn't hate high school, I was so very happy to graduate and just get on with my life *g* I have loads of memories of that time of my life (some good, some not so good *g*) and yes, I know exactly where my yearbooks are: in the basement :-)<BR/><BR/>In a few short weeks my son will be a Junior in HS which is weird enough *g* It seems weirder because I remember HS so clearly and because he attends the same school I went to - and even has some of the same teachers :-)Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-44443144609396886952008-05-27T17:28:00.000-04:002008-05-27T17:28:00.000-04:00Hi Donna,Australia has a uniform policy for most o...Hi Donna,<BR/>Australia has a uniform policy for most of its state and private schools. I find this a lot better than having free dress days. As the kids know the standards that they have to keep uniform wise and though there are a few that tack up their skirts etc, it keeps the peace. As for kids these days. I can't believe the downward turn in students attitude in the past five years. When I first started teaching ten years ago we had a few problem kids, much the norm, but now we're having kids bring knives to school, drug problems are happening at lunchtimes, and we have girls/boys, boys/boys being caught in toilets doing things that their parents would be upset about. Perhaps it's the influence of all this reality Television?Natalie Hatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09377665702278806398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-85208310734256094612008-05-27T16:42:00.000-04:002008-05-27T16:42:00.000-04:00Hi Fichen -Yes, it was an unexpected surprise. In ...Hi Fichen -<BR/><BR/>Yes, it was an unexpected surprise. In Cincinnati, we lived across the street from a library. I stopped there to change into my "writerly" clothes before going on to the Greenhills Library. I remembered this library to be an open, friendly place. Not so now. There was a guard at the door. The restrooms were locked. There wasn't an open, welocming atmosphere. <BR/><BR/>I was thinking of how so much of that community had changed and the truth of the saying "you can't go home again" when I got to the Greenhills Library and saw my old schoolmate. It was great (and the Greenhills librarian was wonderful, too.)Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-72147633381894898862008-05-27T16:36:00.000-04:002008-05-27T16:36:00.000-04:00Pat - Growing up in Maryland in the 50s/60s - I do...Pat - <BR/><BR/>Growing up in Maryland in the 50s/60s - I don't think I knew what a Hispanic was. Same when we moved to Ohio. The only minority were blacks. We had one black girl in my entire high school. She was a friend of mine (Hi Lovie - if you're out there!). So it wasn't until college that I actually saw discrimination.<BR/><BR/>Things are not as they should be - but civil rights for everyone is certainly better than it was back then. Kudos to your husband for standing up for a good woman. Sounds like you found your own hero.Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-65903563417814529932008-05-27T16:29:00.000-04:002008-05-27T16:29:00.000-04:00Jeanne - That youtube video was hilarious! Just a...Jeanne - That youtube video was hilarious! Just a font of information you are *g* - but then it would make sense that you would know about the "dead" terrorist (Very Big Grin).Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-81613760875701026762008-05-27T16:19:00.000-04:002008-05-27T16:19:00.000-04:00Hi, Donna! I can't say that I enjoyed too much of...Hi, Donna! I can't say that I enjoyed too much of high school either--too much angst! I definitely wouldn't care to relive it! I bought just one yearbook (from my senior year, and I'm not entirely certain where it is... probably in one of the boxes in the basement, hopefully not yet moldy...)<BR/><BR/>How neat that you've had a chance to reconnect with one of your old classmates though!<BR/><BR/>Congrats on the GR, Jane!Fedorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879033776125666713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-33230014533741256942008-05-27T15:51:00.000-04:002008-05-27T15:51:00.000-04:00Donna,Your comment on diversity is reallyon point ...Donna,<BR/><BR/>Your comment on diversity is really<BR/>on point for that time period. It <BR/>was especially bad in Texas where<BR/>we lived and still live. When Ken after two years of dating, broached<BR/>the subject of marriage, we really<BR/>encountered opposition. (He's<BR/>Caucasian) Not only from some of his family, but also from friends of mine! When we looked for an<BR/>apartment, we were refused at one<BR/>place because I'm Hispanic. There<BR/>were lots of occasions in the <BR/>early years. One that stands out<BR/>was when my blonde, blue-eyed baby<BR/>girl called me Momma in a store.<BR/>When I responded, a woman nearby<BR/>actually gasped out loud! By the<BR/>1960s, began getting better.<BR/><BR/>Pat CochranPat Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997396930842831460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-65485709203129520572008-05-27T15:34:00.000-04:002008-05-27T15:34:00.000-04:00Donna, a few private schools take on boarders. Non...Donna, a few private schools take on boarders. None of the state ones do.<BR/><BR/>Kim, seriously, you are the MOST interesting woman! <BR/><BR/>P226, I wonder what happened to Akers.Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-49788181212586284212008-05-27T14:35:00.000-04:002008-05-27T14:35:00.000-04:00I love Jeff Dunham. All his characters are hyster...I love Jeff Dunham. All his characters are hysterical. But Achmed is one of those where you really want to laugh but for just a second you wonder if you should. Then he says "I kill you" fast like that and you can't help yourself.Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-89801147560407550192008-05-27T14:32:00.000-04:002008-05-27T14:32:00.000-04:00Wow on the marching band, Pat. Go you!Wow on the marching band, Pat. Go you!Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-76367657396885274772008-05-27T14:31:00.000-04:002008-05-27T14:31:00.000-04:00Heh-heh-heh. Not surprised you've found Achmed, P...Heh-heh-heh. Not surprised you've found Achmed, P226. :> For those of you interested Achmed the Dead Terrorist is ventriloquist Jeff Dunham's funniest creation. You can find him on UTube. It is fall off your chair funny as long as you're not tooooo worried about being politically correct. <BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA_ABcohuZ8<BR/><BR/>If you are, skip this one. Speaking of high school. A high-schooler (babysitter) introduced me to this. :> UTube is where it's at these days, I guess.Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-32055595453061732692008-05-27T14:28:00.000-04:002008-05-27T14:28:00.000-04:00Wow Pat - I would think the early fifties would be...Wow Pat - I would think the early fifties would be a tough time to be in high school if you different in any way. Diversity was not actually tolerated well. Kudos to Pancho for recognizing you in such a fashion. Adds new depth to the song lyrics "Cisco Kid was a friend of mine." *g*Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-61538600096139755752008-05-27T14:18:00.000-04:002008-05-27T14:18:00.000-04:00OOPS! MY BAD!!!How did that happen?Oh, well, I ke...OOPS! MY BAD!!!<BR/><BR/>How did that happen?<BR/><BR/>Oh, well, I keep saying I'm the <BR/>least literate of all the computer<BR/>users with whom I associate!<BR/><BR/>Pat CochranPat Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997396930842831460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-73903665887006239682008-05-27T14:17:00.000-04:002008-05-27T14:17:00.000-04:00I should note that the names have been changed to ...I should note that the names have been changed to protect the innocent. And, well, the not-so-innocent. I have no idea what has become of Akers these days. I know he left military school for a semester. And we (collectively) were glad to be rid of him. In military culture, the many are punished for the misdeeds of the few. It intentionally creates a very unfair, but highly self-policing environment. So we paid for his sins, so to speak, on a regular basis. <BR/><BR/>When he came back my senior year, he was still pretty mouthy, but he seemed to have learned that people have a line. And he rarely crossed it. He became masterful at pushing people right TO their "ok, you have to die now" point. But not past it. That was his game. I think he just badly misjudged Juan's line.<BR/><BR/>As I recall, he was a very intelligent kid. Had a lot of potential. But his behavioral and social issues were clearly going to be a challenge for him. But that was par for the course for a lot of us there.<BR/><BR/>Hm... now *I* am curious.p226https://www.blogger.com/profile/05502193525250005347noreply@blogger.com