wrote down thoughts about my life from early childhood to
the present. These were and are to be the basis for the
stories I would use to write my personal history. Even took
a writing class to motivate me and help find different ways
to make my history interesting to my posterity.
It has become a hit and miss thing with me. I get really
fired up and work diligently for a time and then I get
sidetracked by other good things. Have decided that
I will take some time each week, select a thought or
experience and write about it adding pictures, etc., if
available.
Today's topic was Mumbly-Peg. We would play this
game at recess when I was in elementary school. I loved
playing this until one day as I flipped my pocket knife
the pointed blade hit my friend in the face almost putting her
eye out. I remember how frightened I was, both of us crying
and blood spurting down her face. I was sure I had blinded
her. Thankfully, the blade only knicked the skin near her eye.
She did end up with a scar, but no damage to her eye.
We were taken to the office and strongly counseled about
the danger of pocket knives, but I don't recall being
forbidden to keep playing mumbly-peg or having to turn
over my pocket knife or being dismissed from school.
As I wrote this I couldn't help but think how times have
changed. Carrying a pocket knife today would be grounds
for dismissal from school and if found on your person the
school would probably go into lock down, police and
parents called in, etc., etc. and you would probably be
taken to jail.
Such a different time we live in. I'm glad I grew up in
the era I did when a pocket knife was not considered a
weapon.
Thinking and remembering...
Nola
We called that chicken....we would flip the knife between the opponets feet.
ReplyDeleteThose were the good old days......too any things can make a good person bad....
You and me both, Nola. I think about that a lot, how much times have changes and how different it is for children. I am also thankful I grew up when I did. Knowing me, I would be a difficult child if forced to live by today's standards.
ReplyDeleteHi Nola!
ReplyDeleteI think it's amazing that you are writing down all these wonderful memories, your children and grandchildren will be so blessed by them!
I never did play Mumbly-Peg. I think that some of the kids played it, but I never had a pocket knife, always wanted one though!
When I think about being a child, I sure do think about a simpler time. The world has changed so drastically, and may I say, not for the better in most ways. When I was a child, we were allowed to be children, work was important too, but we played a lot, mostly outside, never giving a thought to what boogy-man might be out there to get us. And we never even thought about doing anything bad.
You have inspired me to write more about my childhood and my feelings. My neighbor has kept a journal for over 80 years, she'll be 95 in April. She has boxes full of tablets that she has filled with everyday thoughts and experiences. Not too long ago, we were talking about something that happened in our ward, and could not remember details. She just pulled out her journal, found the month and date and the puzzle was solved!!
I'm also glad I grew up when I did. I often reflect on those times, and think about how much things have changed . . . remember the past, live in the present, look forward to the future!
Hugs,
Barb
Hi--I went to a one room school house until the beginning of 6th grade--and unfortunately I do not have alot of memeories of that time--it is sooo sad that I can't remember--cause I bet there would be some great times to tell about!!!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing your memories--
hugs, Di
Ps==I walked 1 1/4 miles to and from school--kids don't do that today--even the older ones don't!!!
Nola, that brought back a memory similar to yours. I remember playing the same game with a pocket knife. I really like your idea of writing memories on a blog for your future personal history. My mother wrote her history and I completed shortly before she passed away at 90 years of age. I completed a history of both of my parents and I treasure it. I think I will now slowly work on my own.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and hugs to you today! LeAnn