tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809871.post2955966285761492933..comments2023-04-11T11:48:11.863-05:00Comments on Harlequin American Romance Authors: The Joy and Wonder of ChildhoodLee McKenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388019900085158731noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809871.post-76609713647207203642009-10-15T20:33:15.920-05:002009-10-15T20:33:15.920-05:00Yep, Juliet. We did grow up with some similaritie...Yep, Juliet. We did grow up with some similarities. Funny about the alcohol.Pamela Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673215467505231212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809871.post-54489485547722451922009-10-15T15:55:27.974-05:002009-10-15T15:55:27.974-05:00I had the same experience as a kid, Pam! My parent...I had the same experience as a kid, Pam! My parents used to rent a beach house on Bolivar every few years in the summer and I have so many special memories of Galveston, the ferry, and the beach as a child. My first kid was only 9 months old the first time we took her-she's 17 now-and we've been taking our kids almost every other year ever since. When I was 8 I got my ears pierced right before we left for Galveston and I kept alcohol on my ears to fight infection. And to this day the smell of alcohol reminds me of Galveston and all those wonderful days on the beach.<br />We would have gone this year except there are no houses to rent on Bolivar. MY mom was pretty upset. So, we rented a lake house on Texoma. Not quite the same, but at least the whole family was together for a week of swimming, cards and conversation.Juliet Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262206330752624327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809871.post-74487587934442105182009-10-15T15:30:35.071-05:002009-10-15T15:30:35.071-05:00Fresh strawberries - my mouth is watering. My gran...Fresh strawberries - my mouth is watering. My grandparents had a farm, fruit trees, grape vines, huge vegetable garden. We never thought twice about picking something and just eating it. Evidentalyy our parents didn't either.Pamela Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673215467505231212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809871.post-22383007711991349732009-10-15T13:55:29.208-05:002009-10-15T13:55:29.208-05:00I remember when I was a kid waiting for strawberry...I remember when I was a kid waiting for strawberry time so we could go down in Arkansas and pick strawberries at a strawberry farm. We would eat them right off the plant. I shudder now at all the dirt, bugs and stuff we used to eat.Linda Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06496464041656744569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809871.post-21801533483376690862009-10-15T10:54:41.891-05:002009-10-15T10:54:41.891-05:00Hi Fellow Texan. Thanks for stopping by. Did you e...Hi Fellow Texan. Thanks for stopping by. Did you ever tour Bishop's Palace or Moody Mansion? They're pretty cool. I haven't gotten to tour the Ashton Villa yet.Pamela Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673215467505231212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37809871.post-24737638648912188982009-10-15T05:24:04.112-05:002009-10-15T05:24:04.112-05:00I love your description Pam. It brought back memor...I love your description Pam. It brought back memories. I lived in Houston for four years (92-96) and used to go to Galveston a lot (grew up in Dallas). I particularly loved the incredible historic homes. Each one is so intricate and unique.<br /><br />I'm in VA now, but I visited friends in Seabrook this summer (on the way to Galveston). Never quite made it to the beach.<br /><br />Thanks for the memory.<br /><br />Fellow TexanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com