Of course my parents and extended family. I learned everything i know about honesty, doing the right thing, fairness, love of reading, value of education, interest in politics and current affairs. Very importantly, i never heard ONE prejudice word from either of my patents or family about any race color or creed, and i thank them for that. My mind was free to make my own descions. I also learned no talking badly about someone or making fun of them. So yeah, parents and family are very influential in forming u as a human.
Dad is a hero to me and always does what he thinks is right, no matter the cost. His first memory of life was seeing his town on fire during Nazi occupancy. He was constantly fucked with and temporarily locked up for his role in some dissident groups that went on to ignite the Velvet Revolution. He later sacrificed everything by fleeing the former Czechoslovakia with Mom so that his kids would not have to live in fear like he did. Remarkable man.
On a side note have you watched the first season of broad church or just the first 2 episodes of season 2. Because I am going to watch the first season on my computer before I dig into season 2.. I will try to get started this afternoon I am staying home today. .
Thanks @Guido, @Rose, @Runswithscissors and @sugartits. It's easy to forget how good we have it. Dad has told me some great stories about Charter 77, Vaclav Havel, Havel's womanizing, and the secret police. Havel literally went from public enemy #1 to being the president overnight. There is still a lot of tension between my dad and his family back in CZ because Dad caused his medical career and his loved ones a lot of trouble by refusing to go along with the communist party back then, and later by fleeing without telling anyone (it would have put his family at risk if they knew he planned to leave). My uncle always kissed the regime's ass so that his career could flourish and he didn't understand why my dad couldn't go along with it. Dad still laments about leaving the movement, and regrets he wasn't there to see it all crumble in 1989. To this day, he still says he never thought it would end. A great documentary on this is "Citizen Vaclav Havel Goes on Vacation." Many of my dad's comrades were interviewed in it - one of them was incarcerated for having an excerpt from a bible.
@sugartits- I've seen every episode of Broad City a few times. Enjoy!
...Wow Lady H!!! you inspired me to look up a lot of history today--your dad no doubt gave you your wise wit, I see!! My dad was mine too (& my mom but she passed away when I was pretty young & Dad took the reins, poor fella man he was sooo kool & funny & joyful guy though-he made my life sooo fun)
..ok Lady H..i haven't been on here in awhile so greetings to all-- snowstorm here--- & thanks for your story--back to reading up on my history-- what a guy your dad was though,my goodness!! : )
Laurie Partridge was a great obsession. Dad purchased a lifesize cardboard cut out of Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman that was of great value to young Guido. (That and the poster of a wet Sophia Loren rising from the water. Dad had a type.)
My dad was my biggest influence by far I was closest to him and my paternal grandmother but I was a latch key kid so I got a lot of education in front of the TV I learned from Oprah to own everything you do I learned from behind the music never to sign a contract over the hood if a car at night never to let family run your finances I learned that only on TV are problems solved in 30 minutes
But in all honesty my dad and my grandma was and will always be my north star because they worked until they died and never gave excuses for why things couldn't get done. They just did the work. ..rip my north stars
My sister, she raised me in many ways, she took and still takes the time to explain things to me. Unfortunately, took a long time to get to that point of trusting relationship because our mother always pinned us against each other. My dad, he treated me like a child, he was the only one who payed attention to me when I was small, then my mother worked hard to ruin the image I had of him, then he just completely destroyed it all by himself. But my first ideas of my father is what shaped my image of a generous, caring man who provides for his family, and I refused to give that up, until I found that sub a man exists.
in a totally superficial way, Joan Collins, I wanted to be a powerful business woman like she was in Dynasty.....I went on to study a commerce degree in University, it was the only course I could think of (because of Joan!!).
I got to meet her on set years ago, and she looked me up and down spun on her heels and ignored me....perfect!!!
Madonna. She taught me not to give a shiny shite what anyone thought about me. To be myself and change if I wanted to. As a 10 year old I didnt understand everything about her and sexuality but I did understand how being a girl was no obstacle anymore.
my grandpa, a generous, kind man who loved me and books. He took me for long walks and shared his views of the world and taught me to believe in magic and beauty. He showed me a world beyond the narrow boundaries created by race and class, if he saw what I do and where I live, he'd laugh and laugh.
My parents. My cousin who was as close as a sister as I could have. The little lady across the street who took care of me when I was young & treated me like one of her own grandkids.
My parents were Depression/WWII era. I came along late in life. I was lucky because even tho the times were tumultuous, my parents taught me to treat everyone as equals. To think for myself & to show kindness for others. And a smile doesn't cost anything.
My cousin was a source of support to bridge the age gap when I butted heads with my parents. She also enforced tough love with me when I was lost in my addiction. But she always reminded me there was a light at the end of the tunnel. She was right. :-)
My adopted "Granny" always included me in all her family activities when her grandkids came to visit. She wasn't just a neighbor who helped my mom out. She was family. Granny made Red Velvet Cake way before Red Velvet became a thing. I still use her original recipe 50 years later.
My parents didn't have a lot, but they loved & respected each other for more than 65+ years. I consider myself lucky.
My grandparents. Even at my age, I wish they were here to give me advice.
ReplyDeleteMy Mom. And I miss her dearly. It's 30 years this year that she died.
ReplyDeleteOf course my parents and extended family. I learned everything i know about honesty, doing the right thing, fairness, love of reading, value of education, interest in politics and current affairs. Very importantly, i never heard ONE prejudice word from either of my patents or family about any race color or creed, and i thank them for that. My mind was free to make my own descions. I also learned no talking badly about someone or making fun of them. So yeah, parents and family are very influential in forming u as a human.
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ReplyDeleteAnd the Golden Girls
MASH and Mr. Rogers
ReplyDeleteDaddy's little girl for life!
ReplyDeleteDad is a hero to me and always does what he thinks is right, no matter the cost. His first memory of life was seeing his town on fire during Nazi occupancy. He was constantly fucked with and temporarily locked up for his role in some dissident groups that went on to ignite the Velvet Revolution. He later sacrificed everything by fleeing the former Czechoslovakia with Mom so that his kids would not have to live in fear like he did. Remarkable man.
Awesome story. Thanks for sharing that. Some people truly rise when adversity strikes.
DeleteThat's amazing!!
DeleteWow lady horrible but inspiring story..
DeleteOn a side note have you watched the first season of broad church or just the first 2 episodes of season 2. Because I am going to watch the first season on my computer before I dig into season 2.. I will try to get started this afternoon I am staying home today. .
Rose, sorry your team didn't advance.
Delete#goseahawks
Wow lady H, my hat's off to your father, what an amazing individual.
DeleteThanks @Guido, @Rose, @Runswithscissors and @sugartits. It's easy to forget how good we have it. Dad has told me some great stories about Charter 77, Vaclav Havel, Havel's womanizing, and the secret police. Havel literally went from public enemy #1 to being the president overnight. There is still a lot of tension between my dad and his family back in CZ because Dad caused his medical career and his loved ones a lot of trouble by refusing to go along with the communist party back then, and later by fleeing without telling anyone (it would have put his family at risk if they knew he planned to leave). My uncle always kissed the regime's ass so that his career could flourish and he didn't understand why my dad couldn't go along with it. Dad still laments about leaving the movement, and regrets he wasn't there to see it all crumble in 1989. To this day, he still says he never thought it would end. A great documentary on this is "Citizen Vaclav Havel Goes on Vacation." Many of my dad's comrades were interviewed in it - one of them was incarcerated for having an excerpt from a bible.
Delete@sugartits- I've seen every episode of Broad City a few times. Enjoy!
...Wow Lady H!!! you inspired me to look up a lot of history today--your dad no doubt gave you your wise wit, I see!! My dad was mine too (& my mom but she passed away when I was pretty young & Dad took the reins, poor fella man he was sooo kool & funny & joyful guy though-he made my life sooo fun)
Delete..ok Lady H..i haven't been on here in awhile so greetings to all-- snowstorm here--- & thanks for your story--back to reading up on my history-- what a guy your dad was though,my goodness!! : )
Delete@ROLOOOOOO!!!!
DeleteGreat to see ya! Thanks hun, I'm glad you fell into that Wikihole of history! This was a great topic, I loved reading everyone's responses!
My grandmothers on both sides were the most practical, sensible members of my family IMO.
ReplyDeleteLaurie Partridge was a great obsession. Dad purchased a lifesize cardboard cut out of Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman that was of great value to young Guido. (That and the poster of a wet Sophia Loren rising from the water. Dad had a type.)
ReplyDeleteMy dad was my biggest influence by far I was closest to him and my paternal grandmother
ReplyDeletebut I was a latch key kid so I got a lot of education in front of the TV
I learned from Oprah to own everything you do
I learned from behind the music never to sign a contract over the hood if a car at night
never to let family run your finances
I learned that only on TV are problems solved in 30 minutes
But in all honesty my dad and my grandma was and will always be my north star because they worked until they died and never gave excuses for why things couldn't get done. They just did the work. ..rip my north stars
that is a wonderful & sweet & funny yet very true comment @ sugar bread!!
DeleteMy sister, she raised me in many ways, she took and still takes the time to explain things to me. Unfortunately, took a long time to get to that point of trusting relationship because our mother always pinned us against each other.
ReplyDeleteMy dad, he treated me like a child, he was the only one who payed attention to me when I was small, then my mother worked hard to ruin the image I had of him, then he just completely destroyed it all by himself. But my first ideas of my father is what shaped my image of a generous, caring man who provides for his family, and I refused to give that up, until I found that sub a man exists.
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ReplyDeleteBaby. As in, don't put her in a corner.
ReplyDeleteI love you for saying that
DeleteShe was all about standing up for what she believed in, women's rights, & helping out friends, through cha-cha-ing means. <3
Deletein a totally superficial way, Joan Collins, I wanted to be a powerful business woman like she was in Dynasty.....I went on to study a commerce degree in University, it was the only course I could think of (because of Joan!!).
ReplyDeleteI got to meet her on set years ago, and she looked me up and down spun on her heels and ignored me....perfect!!!
just as i read this she flashed onscreen for fashion police.. so funny
DeleteMadonna. She taught me not to give a shiny shite what anyone thought about me. To be myself and change if I wanted to.
ReplyDeleteAs a 10 year old I didnt understand everything about her and sexuality but I did understand how being a girl was no obstacle anymore.
my grandpa, a generous, kind man who loved me and books. He took me for long walks and shared his views of the world and taught me to believe in magic and beauty. He showed me a world beyond the narrow boundaries created by race and class, if he saw what I do and where I live, he'd laugh and laugh.
ReplyDeleteMy parents. My cousin who was as close as a sister as I could have. The little lady across the street who took care of me when I was young & treated me like one of her own grandkids.
ReplyDeleteMy parents were Depression/WWII era. I came along late in life. I was lucky because even tho the times were tumultuous, my parents taught me to treat everyone as equals. To think for myself & to show kindness for others. And a smile doesn't cost anything.
My cousin was a source of support to bridge the age gap when I butted heads with my parents. She also enforced tough love with me when I was lost in my addiction. But she always reminded me there was a light at the end of the tunnel. She was right. :-)
My adopted "Granny" always included me in all her family activities when her grandkids came to visit. She wasn't just a neighbor who helped my mom out. She was family. Granny made Red Velvet Cake way before Red Velvet became a thing. I still use her original recipe 50 years later.
My parents didn't have a lot, but they loved & respected each other for more than 65+ years. I consider myself lucky.
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Batgirl
Amy Grant
The paperbag princess
Roald Dahl
Ren and Stimpy