tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post5505481006907677569..comments2023-06-29T07:42:33.071-04:00Comments on The Lone Woman Diaries: Teenage DreamsMegan Coakleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13422558504606256516noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-82497322867068727892011-07-12T11:47:00.627-04:002011-07-12T11:47:00.627-04:00Oh lord she will love ke$ha you are right! argh!Oh lord she will love ke$ha you are right! argh!lora96https://www.blogger.com/profile/08171062741089674769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-10472513079271649602011-07-12T09:56:06.405-04:002011-07-12T09:56:06.405-04:00@bobbi and lora: this is why it's such an inte...@bobbi and lora: this is why it's such an interesting question-if we did change those things, would we be where we are now? I would much prefer that my father had not died, and that it turned out I wasn't a junkie after all, but it's the age-old Star Trek question: what happens if we alter the space/time continuum?<br /><br />Lora, I've been clean for 23 years, and my addiction is still sneaky. When I was at RWA, I met some people at the bar. It was my first time making their acquaintance, and they were all drinking, and my addiction whispered, "My, this would be so much more fun if you had a champagne-tini as well. Really, go ahead, who's going to find out?" Seriously, it still hasn't given up the dream. <br /><br />But what my recovery has given me is the chance to speak openly and honestly to my children about drugs, how they make you feel, and why it's a bad idea to start using them. I think your experience is what makes you a compassionate teacher, with a depth of understanding that others do not share. Except for that callous streak that reminds us how old we are. But you'll pay for that when Sweet Pea decides her favorite artist is Ke$ha.Megan Coakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422558504606256516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-84080066268777587272011-07-12T09:38:33.556-04:002011-07-12T09:38:33.556-04:00There are a couple of things I'd change from m...There are a couple of things I'd change from my teen years...I was very socially awkward and insecure but I could live with that...it's the eating disorder and my guy friend trying to rape me that I'd prefer to alter...I don't think either of those made me any smarter in the long run. I'm still trying to shake off the remnants of that damn eating disorder.<br /><br />fyi: In 1984, I was starting first grade. I'm just mentioning that because I can.<br /><br />Gorgeous thoughful post...scared me with the title thought, thought you might have become a katy perry enthusiast! (That's the annoying as crap song that makes my sweet pea wiggle wildly when it comes on the radio..i'm afraid she's a tart in embryo)lora96https://www.blogger.com/profile/08171062741089674769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-67169105038420262882011-07-12T09:11:14.637-04:002011-07-12T09:11:14.637-04:00@Delia: I've met you and you're not boring...@Delia: I've met you and you're not boring. You're like the Captain-stealthy. You keep your awesome traits just below the radar, on a need-to-know basis. <br /><br />I saw an advertisement for Pat's tour! She's 58!Megan Coakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422558504606256516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-72175716679590060812011-07-12T08:51:38.100-04:002011-07-12T08:51:38.100-04:00Crap, I don't think I ever grew out of it. I w...Crap, I don't think I ever grew out of it. I was socially awkward and introverted then, and I'm the same way now. I went to bars with my older sister, but never drank more than one or two, now I don't even go to bars. Holy bejeepers. I'm boring. But you know who isn't? Pat Benetar. She's touring again. ;)Deliahttp://delia-moran.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-87024806813785450732011-07-12T06:57:06.453-04:002011-07-12T06:57:06.453-04:00Aah, those years are building blocks; some strong ...Aah, those years are building blocks; some strong and positive, others not so much! I would like to have been less afraid of boys and able to date some...maybe that is why I got married at 53????bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747199971487835959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318625078248654911.post-16862950204354922252011-07-12T01:41:34.183-04:002011-07-12T01:41:34.183-04:00Ummm, I think I would drink less... oh wait, was t...Ummm, I think I would drink less... oh wait, was that out loud?<br />Julie<br />(who is now extremely sober, technically)<br /><br />p.s. Great post! And yeah, I loved that song, ya know, the first time it came out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com