June 24, 2008
The Mic is On: It’s About Sibling Rivalries!
ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 7:00 pm
It’s Like Open Mic Only Different
Here’s how it works.
It’s like any rambling conversation. Don’t try to read it all. Jump in whenever you get here. Just go to the end and start talking. EVERYONE is WELCOME.
The rules are simple — be nice.
There are always first timers and new things to talk about. It’s sort of half “Cheers” part “Friends” and part video game. You don’t know how much fun it is until you try it.
We’re talking about love between…
- brothers and sisters,
- sons and daughters,
- aunts and uncles,
- you get the idea…
We sometimes have problems with folks who share our spaces. They say “absence makes the heart grow fonder.” Is that the way it was growing up for you with your siblings?
And, we’ll talk about whatever else comes up, including THE EVER POPULAR, Basil the code-writing donkey . . . and flamenco dancing (because we always get off topic, anyway.)
Oh, and bring links about sibling rivalries to share!
–ME “Liz” Strauss
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isabella mori said
I MOVED ISABELLA’S COMMENT OVER . . . SHE WAS EARLY.
hello everyone. looks like i’m 34 minutes and 12 seconds too early but it’s my birthday today and i get to go first
my sibling rivalry was (is-ish) very subtle but that didn’t take away from its strength. my sister and i couldn’t be more different. she’s VERY thing-oriented, i’m VERY idea-oriented. she’s conservative, i’m a lefty libertarian (yes, there is such a thing). she had the role of “the childâ€, i was “the responsible oneâ€. the list goes on. so i think a good part of our rivalry/jealousy is around the things we did not get from our parents, simply because they were so much easier to give to the other. i got long conversations, she got the expensive sewing machine. she got coddled by my mother, i got to laugh with my father. (but i also wanted something expensive, and she also wanted to pee her pants laughing with my father!)
and even though we don’t talk very much - we live very different lives in different continents - she is always, always in my heart.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Hi Liz!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Liz!
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi Glenda!
Do you have siblings? I don’t know.
ME Liz Strauss said
Not quite my birthday, Glenda, but you’re close. Is it yours?
ME Liz Strauss said
Isbella’s sister story makes me wish I had one.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
sorry, it’s Isabella’s birthday? Happy birthday Isabella and everyone!
Liz, yes, three younger brothers.
ME Liz Strauss said
Younger brothers! I knew that!
Where are they?
isabella mori said
thx for the birthday wish, glenda.
yeah, i’m not surprised either that you have brothers, glenda! that feistiness of yours …
ME Liz Strauss said
Happy Birthday, Isabella!
I’m so glad you came back!
I have brothers too, but they’re older. One was here today . . . he’s about 4 inches taller too.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Liz, unfortunately they are too far away for me to see often. I do miss them. I was probably closest to kevin, my first “baby brother”. Then Ian, he still is my “baby brother”. Neal and I didn’t spend too much time together as kids, that I distinctly remember. But there is a special bond there, somewhere, amidst the day-to-dayness.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Isabella, i found my own ways to fight back!
ME Liz Strauss said
Glenda,
That’s a writer’s way —
there is a special bond there, somewhere, amidst the day-to-dayness.
beautiful.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Thanks Liz. Neal is like a cactus - prickly on the outside, but if you can get beyond those, he has a tender spot inside.
He is so shy, so not outgoing, he’d be embarrassed if he knew I was talking about him here.
ME Liz Strauss said
Glenda,
You sound like you’re a mix of them both.
ME Liz Strauss said
or maybe they each are a bit of you.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Joe said
ooouuuuuhhhh, Mushey, mushey, girley stuff…
Hey Liz, Hey all,
Just trying to be the little brat brother that we all ha(ve)d.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Are you saying I’m a wee prickly, Liz?
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Hey Joe!
Joe said
Glenda, Glenda, Glenda…
Watch what you say in mixed company!
ME Liz Strauss said
Glenda,
I think it’s perfect.
I’m a lot like each of my brothers too.
Joe said
Sorry, I’m not too much like my lil sis ‘cept we’re both cute and cuddley and full of it.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
And what about you, Liz? Siblings? What trouble did you find in your younger years?
ME Liz Strauss said
We’ll Joe,
Does that mean that your sister is from another planet too?
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
yeah, full of beans, Joe?
Timothy Johnson said
Hi everybody. Just for the record…. MOM LOVED ME BEST!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Do you sibling rivalry has a purpose for later in life?
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi Tim,
So it was Dad, who took you out and left you in the woods as a child.
Timothy Johnson said
He said it was a field trip.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Hey Mr T!
ME Liz Strauss said
I know, Timmy.
I know.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Oh Liz!
Timothy Johnson said
Hi Miss Glenda - yes, sibling rivalries serve a purpose later in life… how do you think we learn to manage office politics?
Joe said
Yes Liz, she is from the same planet as me, only she was on the side that got the most sunshine. (I guess that is why she is so much brighter than me.)
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Hmm, is that why I prefer self-employment, Mr T?
Timothy Johnson said
Could Be Miss Glenda… but you do make a stellar dance partner.
I know this is going to come as a shock to all of you, but I’m a youngest child.
Liz Williams said
Happy birthday, Isabella. Hi Liz and everybody. I’ve missed you.
I’ve got a(n older) brother, Joe, so watch out.
For years, I mistyped brother. Kept typing bother.
It’s not a Freudian slip if you notice it, right?
Joe said
Oh, by the way LIZ, that (LIZ) was the knickname my father had for my lil sis, even though her name is Kathy. No one knows why, not even her.
ME Liz Strauss said
Hey Lady Liz!
Great to see you!
I’ve missed having you around!
Liz Williams said
Missed being here too!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Why, thank you, Mr T.
ME Liz Strauss said
I’m the youngest too, Tim.
And young enough to be an only . . . that’s why I’m lousy at office politics.
Liz Williams said
can’t…reach…the..keeyboard on…the…..floor…’cuz of the shock. Tim…youngest…why didn’t I see it??
Joe said
Liz W, does that mean his name is Joe too, and your name is Liz?
Maybe we live in parallel (?) universes!
Liz Williams said
Oh….nooooo…Liz… tooo. OMG!
Liz Williams said
My real name is, as you all have guessed by now, Kathy. Joe I’ve missed you! But, I want to call you Dave, like I always have.
OK with you?
ME Liz Strauss said
Woman comes to open comment night and abruptly dies of shock . . . Film at 11
Liz Williams said
I’m a youngest too. Still stunned when everyone doesn’t adore me. ‘Cuz they’re ‘posed to.
ME Liz Strauss said
Three babies and two big kids. Hmmmm
Isabella, I think, you’re a big kid too.
Liz Williams said
LOL!
Joe said
Ah-Ha, I got ya all beat, I am THE SECOND BORN! We rule the earth from the beginning of existence to the end!!!
We don’t get caught up in the nicey, nicey “oooo look at the new baby” syndrome.
We are the one’s who beat up guys who try to… our little sisters.
We are the one’s who take care of business and our siblings.
Liz Williams said
I think it was Colonel Mustard-Isabella in the library with a broom.
Timothy Johnson said
Yes, I’m a youngest child, Liz (and Liz AKA Kathy). I’ll send the EMT’s over to revive you all. Where’s Erik Potter when you need him?
Liz Williams said
I have a sibling confession: My brother is a sound editor in Hollywood (with an Emmy!). His weekly rate is determined by his union, with regular raises. When I first became an consultant, I realized that women tend to under-price their services, so I decided to use his weekly rate as my daily rate, and give myself a raise everytime he got one.
13 years later, I still do this. He finds it amusing.
Joe said
@Tim maybe he’s with Harry.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
[sitting here quietly, try to resist throwing a Klondike wrapper at Joe or similar things]
Liz Williams said
Very responsible for a youngest, Tim. Thank you. Joe, what happened? Is that you kicking me?
ME Liz Strauss said
Liz, I love that story.
Will you become my manager?
Timothy Johnson said
@Joe - actually, he’s fishing up in Minnesota.
I’m “single parenting” at the moment. Wife is at an educational conference in Orlando.
Liz Williams said
throw it, Glenda!
Liz Williams said
Liz, I’ll just hook you up with my bother. Brother - I meant brother.
ME Liz Strauss said
Glenda,
It’s more fun to drop that Klondike down the back of his shirt.
Joe said
Liz (Kathy) I find it quite interesting (if that’s your real name and your b(r)others name is really Joe and not Dave) that we made it into the same Universe and didn’t cause a duality effect and blow up everything.
ME Liz Strauss said
You all could be the reason I am the way I am.
Liz Williams said
Brilliant, Liz - Drop it, Glenda!
Liz Williams said
Joe - are you sure we didn’t?
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Liz W, what a fantastic idea! I haven’t raised my rates in years. Let me know next time your brother gets a raise!
Joe said
[Joe ducking from all the Klondike wrappers coming in his direction from all angles]
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
[looking innocently] Drop what, Liz?
Liz Williams said
I just sent him (Joe/Dave) an email. If he’s online I’ll ask him.
ME Liz Strauss said
Wrappers?!! That’s nothing! I putting the whole bar down your shirt.
Joe said
Possibly, my new little sis, possibly…
Liz Williams said
Drop? Oh, no, I said prop. I’d never suggest dropping a frozen klondike…HIDE - here comes mom!
Liz Williams said
Joe, does this mean I’m an alien?
Timothy Johnson said
Children! If you don’t behave, we’re going to turn this open mic night around and go home right now!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Ahh, but Dad, we were only having fun.
Liz Williams said
Daaaaaaaaddd!
Joe said
Who, besides me, feels like we are all family here every Tuesday Night?
We can always have a good time at a weekly family reunion.
ME Liz Strauss said
Aunt Kathy:
“I want you to roll over and face that wall and you to roll over and face that wall. AND I DON’T WANT TO HEAR ANOTHER SOUND OUT OF THIS ROOM TONIGHT!!”
Liz Williams said
(hand me a klondike, daddy’s going down)
Liz Williams said
Mom: “Don’t make me come up there..”
Timothy Johnson said
Yes, Joe, we’re a family… delightfully dysfunctional, but a family nonetheless
Joe said
Yes, sis, it does. I’m not sure what planet we started from, but I think this is a friendly planet, just look at how well they all get along.
ME Liz Strauss said
Mom: “Go to school and if you’re still sick when you get there, you can come home.”
Liz Williams said
A family alright, and one I hate to tear myself away from. But I gotta go. Thanks for the sibling hijinks everyone.
Liz, thanks for hosting. And - congratulations on your ebook, and other changes. I want to be like you when I grow up. You know, if I grow up.
xxoo
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Lol Liz, that brings back memories of Dad going into the boys’ room: close your eyes and go to sleep NOW. If I have to come in here one more time…
Liz Williams said
(tearing herself away) Bro, I KNEW there was something you all weren’t telling me.
I like it here.
Joe said
Mom, Pop, Aunt Lorraine:
“You’re gonna go to bed without any supper!”
ME Liz Strauss said
aw Liz,
Thanks for coming.
Thanks for the great email today!
Thanks for buying my book.
Liz Williams said
So welcome x 3. Bye all.
AmyL said
Hi Everyone! So, no oldest children here? Am I all alone in that?
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Mom during her after-school-cup-of-tea: Don’t bug me unless there is blood!
ME Liz Strauss said
Yeah, Glenda,
When I got older, I felt sorry for my aunt she raised six kids and I was over there a lot.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Hi Amy! Yes, I’m the eldest kid.
AmyL said
Oh good. So we can boss all…uhhh, I mean keep all the whipper-snappers in line together.
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi Amy!
Great to see a stable force joining Glenda. Us little kids were getting out of hand.
And Joe’s the oldest, but that doesn’t count because he’s an alien.
eric : Gardenfork.tv said
has anyone else here put there older brother in his place once you were as tall as him? i did when i was 15.
Timothy Johnson said
ok, all, have to get two girls to bed. cheers to all.
ME Liz Strauss said
Good night, Tim.
Behave . . . remember that field trip!
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi Eric,
My older brothers are two guys I never quite got as tall as.
Joe said
SECOND SON! My older brother was a bit of a whimp, so I did all the dirty work!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Amy, I was constantly in trouble for being Mother Hen. I never understood it. My friends got away with it. It’s just not fair!
ME Liz Strauss said
Middle child. Joe.
That explains so much.
Trish said
I grew up as an only child but in doing so it made me all that more determined to have more than one child. Though I had a great imagination and lots of friends I always wanted a brother or a sister. Now, I have 3 kids and the two closest in age are just starting to bicker (they’re 4 and almost 3). I’m teaching them to treasure each other because they are very lucky to have each other to count on. They might not get it yet but they will when they’re older. Great photos of them in action here: http://dayngrzone.blogspot.com/
eric : Gardenfork.tv said
The irony is my younger sister runs the family now. we all listen to her and do what she says.
Joe said
Maybe it does, Liz, Maybe it does…
OR I’m an Alien who invaded the earth and took the guise of Joe Hauckes, the middle child, and proceeded to try to take over the earth!!!
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi Trish!
I have an only child, my son. I don’t think I would feel okay with that if he were a girl. All of the only children who are guys seem okay with it, but not the women friends I have.
Trish said
Hi Liz! To add an extra layer to the story, though I was raised as an only child (I was adopted) I later learned I had 4 siblings - Two older brothers and two younger. None of them are all that interested in hanging out with each other or their sister (me). I guess it’s just a guy thing.
Joe said
Something to be said about sibling rivalries.
When things come down to it, it is an improtant part of growing up.
When important decisions have to be made, the grown up kids DO come together to do the right thing.
Sorry for putting a bit of a damper on the convo, but I think kinship and family are that important.
Trish said
Our biggest battle right now is sharing. I’m taking notes tho from all the seasoned veterans here. lol
I’m already morphing into my mom saying things like “Don’t make me come in there.”
ME Liz Strauss said
Yeah, Trish, it must be a guy thing. My husband has a step-father and has no desire to meet his biological dad who left when he was 3.
ME Liz Strauss said
I remember once my brother said to his two sons when they were about 3 and 4 and not getting along, “This is your brother. You sleep in the same room with him.”
Trish said
I’ve noticed some really interesting sibling rivalry between my aunts though and the heirarchy is still in place though the oldest is in her 80s. She’s still the leader and the rest fall in line with the occasional gossiping and bickering!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Joe, you’re so right. Even though my brothers are several hours away and we don’t talk much because of day-to-dayness, I KNOW they would be here if I needed them. I was so touched when two came for my fortieth, the other was at school and couldn’t get away. Perhaps now is a good time to send them a note, eh.
Trish said
Hierarchy too.. oy!
Meikah Delid said
Hi, Liz! Happy birthday Isabella! Hello everyone!
Sibling rivalry was not so evident in the case of my younger brother and me. We had different tastes, so there was not much conflict, except during bullying times. But that’s normal.
Trish said
Glenda,
Notes would be the sweetest! Do it.
ME Liz Strauss said
It’s a good thing to know that there is family on the planet. I think that’s what hits adults the hardest when they lose a parent. That person has been on the planet all of their lives.
eric : Gardenfork.tv said
my father said to my brother and I:
“you can do whatever you want in the workshop, just don’t bleed on my floor”
effective.
AmyL said
Trish, one thing I did with the toy-sharing issue (with twins I’m VERY familiar with that battle) was to set the timer for each child’s turn. I started out with one and two minute turns when they were very small, and worked my way up from there. I had to work very hard at first, getting them to believe me that they would indeed have a time with the toy (they were less than a year old when I started). Also, handling the transition from one child to the next when the timer dinged was tough at first. Totally worth the effort though. All 4 of my boys still use the timer to manage turns when a dispute arises. The oldest ones are 10 now, and the littles are 5.
Joe said
Glenda, yeah. Waiting doesn’t work, you just never know what can happen either way.
Trish said
Amy,
That is awesome advice. Definately going to try it since they always seem to want what the other has.
ME Liz Strauss said
Amy,
I have a friend who’s twins are grown now. She says the reason parents dress twins alike is because when you buy two you’ll always like one just a little better and who gets the one that you like the best?
Trish said
I adopted @Tojosan as my brother since I don’t really have siblings and he’s the best brother ever!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Trish, I will. I think we get so into social networking, we lose touch with our own family.
ME Liz Strauss said
Tojosan is a great brother to have. I love him. I love his voice.
ME Liz Strauss said
Glenda,
I think that’s so easy for folks to do . . . think one more minute here one less with the concrete world.
AmyL said
Trish, thanks for the compliment! Parenting and all things kid is my passion.
Happy to help. I actually wrote a post on sibling rivalry a few months ago. I’ll have to dig it up.
Liz, I never dressed the boys alike because I was concerned about them feeling like they weren’t individual. Both sets are fraternal. Grandma still gives the boys identical items sometimes and they’re fine with it but rarely does any boy choose the same outfit as his twin on the same day.
I’ve also been blessed with boys who have very specific opinions on what they will and will not wear, so I just buy a whole lot of options within the approved color ranges and let them have at it. So far, so good.
Trish said
I am so guilty of dressing the Dayngrous Duo alike. I think I even posted a pic on the blog from our trip to Disney with them color coordinated. DOH!
ME Liz Strauss said
Amy,
I think I’d have been more like you. Lots and lots of choices and they could choose.
eric : Gardenfork.tv said
re: losing our family to social networking:
my sister and i talk each other on the phone about our twitters.
and my parents watch my web video shows and then call me about them.
social tools keep us talking.
AmyL said
Oh dear, I wasn’t saying that it’s bad to dress them alike! It just didn’t work for me.
I did look and I actually wrote 3 posts about sibling rivalry. Can’t believe I forgot that! Here’s one of them: http://tinyurl.com/6ojabm
Liz, one of the great things about letting them choose is it is an easy way to introduce them to independent thinking.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Liz, at times it’s easier to hang out with online friends because they speak the same language. I just had a blogosphere moment and there is no way to explain it to my brothers in a way they’d appreciate it.
ME Liz Strauss said
Eric,
Doing an observational commentary tonight.
ME Liz Strauss said
Amy,
I agree about the independent thinking thing. I still hate to pick out my clothes in the morning.
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi Glenda,
I understand that, especially since the communication is so much more fluent for you here. But we all have our reasons for finding it “easier.”
Trish said
Can someone come and pick my clothes out for me in the morning? =)
AmyL said
LOL. I would be up for that…I don’t mind picking out clothes, I just hate shopping for them. Last time I took the boys with me and the older ones actually had a bit of fun helping me choose. They didn’t like waiting for me to try things on though.
Joe said
Why is this poem so hard to write
When we were kids it just seemed so right
That when the toys the other had
We just took what we wanted, oh so bad
Got yelled at and chastized for our behaviour
So that with the grownups we lost all favor
But as we grew and gained our might
We learned what was wrong and right
Our kinship and family did gain an edge
That would not lead us over the ledge
And became stable as we grew up together
Now we feel just like a sparrows feather
In the air just floating down to earth
It brings us each such joy and mirth
Siblings are family that can cause some pain
But with them you have everything to gain.
Burma Shave
Nite Liz
Nite All
ME Liz Strauss said
When my son was 3, he made up an incredible sign language with his fingers. I would just tell him to show the woman in the store his alphabet and spell her name. She’d get so involved in this cute little boy, that she’d babysit while I shopped. Worked every time.
Rick Cockrum said
Nite Joe!
Hi all.
ME Liz Strauss said
Good Night, Joe,
Sleepy swell!
ME Liz Strauss said
Rick,
When did you sneak in here?
Great to see you!
Rick Cockrum said
Here’s an interesting page about birth order characteristics.
Karen Putz / DeafMom said
Just popping in to say hi!
Trish said
10:30 PM here nite nite. This was fun!
ME Liz Strauss said
Good night, Trish!
Thanks for stopping by!
Rick Cockrum said
Hi Liz,
I just got alive enough to make it. My family’s going traditional. Usually, a child marries and they move away with their new spouse. My daughter got married. She’s moving back in here with her husband and daughter. I’m suffering from formerly-empty nest syndrome.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Hi Rick and Karen!
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi Karen!
Waving as you drive by!
Rick Cockrum said
Oooh! Karen got a new site since I’ve been around. I like it, Karen.
Rick Cockrum said
Hi Glenda. Bye Trish.
ME Liz Strauss said
That’s a change, Rick,
I’m not sure I could take having folks around all of the time any more.
Karen Putz / DeafMom said
Hi Everyone! Rick– thanks, I have a lot more I want to add but been putting it off!
Karen Putz / DeafMom said
Speaking of siblings, I was lucky– I was an “oops” and came along ten years after the last one. Sibling rivalry–what’s that?
Rick Cockrum said
The family being here is good. Fortunately, we have the space to fix them a separate room to have friends over.
ME Liz Strauss said
Karen,
I so admire your cheerful disposition. You find joy!
Karen Putz / DeafMom said
Oh, I’m feeling good tonight. My youngest kiddo pulled off an amazing double-play and his team won the playoff. My vacation is postponed, but oh well! Next game is Saturday.
Karen Putz / DeafMom said
Oooo, Rick– you ok with the nest filling up again?
ME Liz Strauss said
You’ve got a winning son! YEA!
I can hear your voice in your comments!
Rick Cockrum said
Karen, yes I am. Our youngest son just got of the Marines. We told him to move back in if he wished, too.
/me thinks he may need to build an addition on the house if this keeps up.
Karen Putz / DeafMom said
Rick, over in Japan, that’s how whole families live. Corral up the son-in-law and the son and build the addition together.
ME Liz Strauss said
Rick,
I’m beginning to think that you’re becoming like Merlin.
Rick Cockrum said
Sounds like a plan to me, Karen!
Karen Putz / DeafMom said
Hey Glenda, re: comment 134– I completely understand. I was at a family party on Sunday and tried to explain some blogging stuff. Received blank stares in return.
Rick Cockrum said
Liz - How am I becoming like Merlin? Do you see a crystal cave in my future?
Rick Cockrum said
It sounds like most people here were the oldest or the youngest.
ME Liz Strauss said
Rick,
It’s like you’re living your life backward now.
Karen Putz / DeafMom said
Liz, congrats on the new e-book!
Rick Cockrum said
It’s either that, or I get to do my do-overs while I can still remember what I did wrong the first time.
ME Liz Strauss said
Thank you, Karen!
It’s getting a nice reception. Did you get a sample of it in your email?
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Yeah, Karen, I bother trying to explain blogging, tweeting etc. There’s no point. That’s why getting to meet Tojosan, Suzie and others who speak the same language is so meaningful.
ME Liz Strauss said
That’s a great way to look it, Rick. You’re a stronger person than I.
Karen Putz / DeafMom said
Yes, I did, but saving it for a time when I can kick back. Right now, I’m multi-tasking between this and putting together a survey for the Hearing Aid Action blog. I have an article that is due tomorrow– oh boy!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
ooops, that should’ve been “I don’t bother”
Meikah Delid said
Well, my boys are a different matter altogther! They quarrel and make up like every second they’re together. I see signs of sibling rivalry, and so as much as possible, we give equal attention, praise, criticism to both.
I blogged about it one time: http://mamaisworking.blogspot.com/2008/05/mothers-apprehension.html
ME Liz Strauss said
Glenda,
You’re fun when you typo!
Meikah Delid said
Hmmm.. i posted a message and i didn’t think it got through
Liz, congrats on your ebook, too!
Rick Cockrum said
It’s time for me to be off to bed. Good night Karen, Glenda.
Thank you for the evening, Liz. See you next week.
Mary-Lynn said
I just had to mention how cool my little sister is! We are only 2 years apart. Sure we had our sibling fights growing up. But now, we are truly the best of friends. We’re even working together on my Bigg Studio venture. She does video, I do audio. How cool is that?
ME Liz Strauss said
Meikah!
Found it and saved it from the Akismet monster!
You’re safe now!
ME Liz Strauss said
Good night, Rick!
Get some great sleep tonight!
ME Liz Strauss said
Thanks Meikah for the nice words about the ebook! Tell all of your friends they need to buy it.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
G’night Rick.
ME Liz Strauss said
Mary-Lynn,
Hiya!
It’s so great to hear cool sister stories. Thanks for bring yours here now.
Karen Putz / DeafMom said
Goodnight to you all, I’ve got to get myself offline to get a few things done. See you next week– I’ll be writing from Christie Lake.
ME Liz Strauss said
You go, Lake Girl!!
Have a great time!
Meikah Delid said
Wow, thanks Liz!
Rick, have a good sleep!
How many siblings do you have, Liz? (Hope you don’t mind me asking)
ME Liz Strauss said
I have two older brothers. They’re much older than I. They live in Wyoming.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Liz, thanks for providing the space to hang out with friends again. G’night all.
DaveMurr said
I miss my sister. We are both adopted but you could never convince me that we are not related. Soon I will see her again, but not soon enough!
ME Liz Strauss said
G’night, Glenda!
Sleep well tonight!
ME Liz Strauss said
Hi Dave!
Welcome!
That’s cool that you think so highly of her. Sounds like you’re really close.
Meikah Delid said
G’night Glenda!
Wow so you’re also an only daughter like me. Betcha that was a lot of fun growing up!
Is it time for you to turn in? I’ll come early next time!
ME Liz Strauss said
I’m sorry, Meikah!
I’m sleepy too.
I think I need to say “good night.”
AmyL said
Good night Liz and everyone! Hope you all have good sleeps.
Meikah Delid said
Have a good sleep, Liz!
ME Liz Strauss said
Thank you, Amy and Meikah!
Standtall said
My siblings and I were not close. I was born into a polygamous setting which is common in Nigeria. My immediate half brother is 8 yrs older than me. So, when I was growing up, I used to chil with friends and not my siblings. It wasn’t fun growing up alone though because I do envy my friends that had close ties with thier siblings.