tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189098628728250646.post7131043176824349035..comments2023-03-13T15:24:06.517+01:00Comments on Growing up in Des Moines: The Watershed Year 1958/59Steven Meglitschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11412914213120721737noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189098628728250646.post-70546115047238963062008-01-12T06:09:00.000+01:002008-01-12T06:09:00.000+01:00MORE! i keep checking for a new blog entry... No...MORE! i keep checking for a new blog entry... Now that the holidays have wound down and it's "just" winter, perhaps you'll give us more memories and descriptions.Sara Ransomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07556392567959480916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189098628728250646.post-30540084564624852392007-12-08T17:22:00.000+01:002007-12-08T17:22:00.000+01:00I'm glad you mentioned Carmen, I was thinking of w...I'm glad you mentioned Carmen, I was thinking of writing a few words about her from the 6th grade (she went to Elmwood), I had forgotten (repressed?) the particular episode you mention. But Steve, the gangling, awkward teenager was an uncomfortable reality.Steven Meglitschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412914213120721737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189098628728250646.post-68166234009966734632007-12-06T14:37:00.000+01:002007-12-06T14:37:00.000+01:00As you describe your sudden growth spurt (#2) I am...As you describe your sudden growth spurt (#2) I am reminded of a funny incident around that. We were all in 9th grade and there was a dance coming up. A highly energetic young girl, Carmen Woods I think, called you up and asked you to be her partner.<BR/><BR/>What your mom overheard, as she was nearby, was your reply: "DANCE! I can't even WALK!"Sara Ransomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07556392567959480916noreply@blogger.com