tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post7285080634629153414..comments2023-09-29T05:32:04.308-07:00Comments on StrangePegs: Reflections on a WeekAndrew Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-72850239138793621462011-07-11T14:50:18.003-07:002011-07-11T14:50:18.003-07:00Micahel: Yeah, roving packs of girls. Not the firs...Micahel: Yeah, roving packs of girls. Not the first time I've noticed that, either.<br /><br />I agree with you about the attention. As a nation, I'm sure we don't allow our children enough time, anymore, to run around and play unattended. And then there's all the e-attention devices. And I know that's not what you meant, exactly, but that's all part of it.<br /><br />Alyssia: Thanks :) And I'm glad I could give you a shot of nostalgia. I actually, sometimes, miss arcades. They were so short lived, but they were so great!<br /><br />Shannon: Ah, yeah, I know what you mean. My younger son started out completely fearless. Completely. Except for vacuum cleaners, that is. Not that he's scared, now, but he's possibly the most cautious kid I've never known. My daughter seems to have twinges in that direction every once in a while, but she's so competitive that it hasn't taken over, so far.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-32187680672709028862011-07-08T22:23:26.947-07:002011-07-08T22:23:26.947-07:00Ah, people watching. Teen watching is even better...Ah, people watching. Teen watching is even better. This post was quite amusing. I really thought my daughter was going to remain fearless, but she has suddenly delved into the world of fearing everything. She went from holding tarantulas (I have pictures to prove it) to screaming every time she sees a bug. Except for ladybugs and butterflies, basically. She also used to pet snakes, but would probably scream bloody murder if she saw one now (which would probably be good, as we live in rattlesnake territory, but still). I can only hope she will return to her former fearless state (within reasonable limits, of course) in the next couple years.<br /><br />Anyway, good for your daughter for kicking some watermelon booty! Way to teach her to be creative to get the things she wants.<br /><br />I haven't seen either of those movies yet, so I look forward to seeing them.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-36159851317487178912011-07-08T18:11:39.503-07:002011-07-08T18:11:39.503-07:00I just loved this post. Beautiful description, and...I just loved this post. Beautiful description, and I so wanted to be right there at the watermelon eating contest, cheering on your daughter to win her yummy snow cone. What a victory! I must tell you, the 80's mall reference made me smile from ear to ear, because I so remember those days. Between Donkey Kong, Centipede, and Mrs. PacMan, we were guaranteed an entire night of fun. Except I always hated it when that ball-thingie on Centipede pinched my fingers.<br /><br />Great storytelling! Sounds like you guys had a really good time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16514163880053470414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-12008058593866341602011-07-08T08:46:10.133-07:002011-07-08T08:46:10.133-07:00Roving packs of girls...what a unique observation....Roving packs of girls...what a unique observation. <br /><br />Young men are in high demand in my opinion. Especially true for those who are sexy (and all that attention ruins them in my opinion). Too much attention is never good for a person's development.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.com