Sharing Worlds

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1.  As a child, how did you make extra pocket money?

I would help clean my bedroom and go shopping for my parents. It was my job to go and get the Sunday paper and cigarettes. Back then if you had a note from your parents they would allow you to buy them.


2.  What did you spend your pocket money on?

I spent it on teddy bears (a gummy sweet) or American hard gums, marbles, and a comic – Misty, Jackie or Whoopie.
3.  Was your first pay packet in cash, cheque (check) or directly into your bank?

It was paid in cash, and I earned £30.
4.  Have you ever received a discount for paying for something in cash?

No, unless you count some small building work at home.

I am grateful that my parents brought me up to be respectful to other people.

Published by writerravenclaw

I am a fifty something mother of two grown up children, and one beautiful grandchild. I have been married for nearly thirty-four years. My first book was published ten years ago. I wrote my book Sticks and Stones because of my experience of being bullied at school.

11 thoughts on “Sharing Worlds”

  1. The gummy bears and the gums bring me back to my childhood. I ate chewing gum often while I was a kid, along with candies.

    I absolutely love your gratitude section; very true, we have to be respectful to other people. ☺️

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  2. Diana, £30 for a first pay packet in cash feels like such a solid childhood memory to hold onto. Love that the closing thought lands on gratitude for being raised to be respectful, that’s a lovely note to end on.

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  4. I enjoyed your answers, Diana. When I was a child we didn’t live close to shops so kids could run errands for their parents — You had to hop in the car to go buy anything! Suburban living in America. 🙂

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