THE COUNTRY GIRLS WITH TIN MUGS

Story ID:	1610
Written by:	Veronica Breen Hogle (bio, contact, other stories)
Organization:	Irish Cultural Events
Story type:	Family Memories
Writers Conference:	$500 2007 Family Memories Writing Project
Location:	The Village of the Monks Co. Kilkenny Ireland
Year:	1949
Person:	Self

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Posted 02/04/2007 13:42 by Nancy J. Kopp | Reply

Oh Veronica, I felt so sorry for you as I read about your first day at a new school, especially that you had to walk in all alone. Your writing is filled with the sensory details that make the reader feel they are living the experience right along with you. It's always a treat to read your work.
Nancy

Posted 02/04/2007 14:16 | Reply

Dear Nancy,

I wrote this little memoir yesterday in response to Gail Martin's suggestion for school stories. The "girls from the country" had long days at school. No cafeteria and hot breakfasts or lunches in those days. No yellow school bus.

As always, I appreciate your interest and comments. Veronica Breen Hogle

Posted 02/04/2007 16:04 by K. L. Farnum | Reply

As I have said many times before, as I read your story's, I think of my Great Grandmother and I wonder if she might have done the things you speak about. Delightful. and thank you. It's probably the only way I will see Ireland, through you stories. :)