tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post681146498434721974..comments2023-11-02T07:05:51.747-06:00Comments on Call Me Grandma Dawn: Getting Through Life, One Job at a TimeDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938607712512860569noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-9451538387556091812007-09-01T02:21:00.000-06:002007-09-01T02:21:00.000-06:00I remember carbon paper and how those little lette...I remember carbon paper and how those little letters on the typewriter would get stuck together and create a pileup! In fact, I remember thinking that the advent of electric typewriters was a wonderful mnarvel, after the manual ones. <BR/>It is fascinating reading about your first jobs, Dawn, but you certainly had some lucky escapes too. I had so many jobs through university too. I should write Lindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141761866483224572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-44541780462297889022007-08-31T06:59:00.000-06:002007-08-31T06:59:00.000-06:00Thanks for sharing. YOu have a wonderful way with...Thanks for sharing. YOu have a wonderful way with words and your stories just come to life in my mind as I read.groovyoldladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971936982658984234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-49442724844551391012007-08-30T19:19:00.000-06:002007-08-30T19:19:00.000-06:00What awful experiences Dawn!! You must have been ...What awful experiences Dawn!! You must have been scared to death of that awful man. Isn't it amazing to look back and see all the ways God's hand of protection was on our lives.<BR/>The job with the elderly lady must have been quite an experience. <BR/>You always do such a good job with these stories. I love reading them.<BR/>Congratulations on winning the cd. That's just great.<BR/>We're Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937532276250199445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-87138304356304648542007-08-30T19:18:00.000-06:002007-08-30T19:18:00.000-06:00Very interesting post. Makes me feel like a comple...Very interesting post. Makes me feel like a complete slacker for not working while I'm in class :)Mall Workerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09303386226747294887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-85429879463429835762007-08-30T17:20:00.000-06:002007-08-30T17:20:00.000-06:00I was just thinking the other day about my first j...I was just thinking the other day about my first job working at our University's dining hall washing pots and pans...not fun!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12097238581537624315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-78017521445718916742007-08-30T16:23:00.000-06:002007-08-30T16:23:00.000-06:00Another interesting post dear Dawn! Yup, I do reme...Another interesting post dear Dawn! Yup, I do remember carbon paper and like you, I don't know how many times I would ruin the copies and end up having to throw them all away and start over again! Especially with the electric typewriters, the keys were so sensitive! My first real job was as a secretary...I also babysat and sold Avon products. xoxoCarole Buranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497329055251626140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-63697506449816891282007-08-30T10:16:00.000-06:002007-08-30T10:16:00.000-06:00Interesting jobs and maybe a little too much excit...Interesting jobs and maybe a little too much excitement. You were right, you just got spoiled by that first job (I do remember carbon paper and the days without white out!) I look forward to more.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09004141713017997665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-9922691404124591142007-08-30T09:22:00.000-06:002007-08-30T09:22:00.000-06:00You and I are right around the same age so this br...You and I are right around the same age so this brought back tons of memories. I definitely remember carbon paper. As a matter of fact, just recently I was wondering if they even make it any more. I learned to type on a manual typewriter, too. I typed 78 wpm on a manual! LOL Boy, those were the days.<BR/><BR/>I actually remember offices before copy machines!<BR/><BR/>What a great story this is. Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078572615133867629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-7225804268554257142007-08-30T00:41:00.000-06:002007-08-30T00:41:00.000-06:00I am so sorry you were treated like that, and than...I am so sorry you were treated like that, and thankful you didn't get hurt, or worse. I think sometimes we learn more from life,<BR/>than we might in class.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11127746214155107976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-31298417809494644972007-08-29T23:09:00.000-06:002007-08-29T23:09:00.000-06:00It was really fascinating reading about your first...It was really fascinating reading about your first jobs, Dawn! <BR/>And though you're not old at all, you're just old enough to have experienced some things from a different technology era. (Does that make sense?) Because in the last 30-40 years, it is amazing how fast things have changed!<BR/><BR/>However, that awful in encounter with that guy sounds horrifying...so glad God was protecting you!<Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13932066100979969014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-69817374474943392052007-08-29T21:48:00.000-06:002007-08-29T21:48:00.000-06:00Interesting for us to read, but not that enjoyable...Interesting for us to read, but not that enjoyable for you to live through, Dawn. <BR/><BR/>I had a couple of "great" jobs too - cotton chopping and working as a clerk in a western wear store, among others. <BR/><BR/>I'll be looking for the next installment. :-)<BR/><BR/>Love and hugs,<BR/><BR/>DianeDiane@Diane's Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919687116633720697noreply@blogger.com