The First Time Tag :) A Journey Of One Woman's Life Over 60

[@collyf6010]

Loved your video. I was laughing about your concert with jerry and the pacemakers. I am from Liverpool (live in Toronto Canada now but going back to liverpool in 2 wks) and it brought back lots of memories. Typical us Liverpudlians fighting fo keep the concert going lol..... we love a good night out!!!!! Love your channel

[@LittlePoet]

Oh you don't stop those Liverpool lads from playing their rock and roll!!!! That Mercy Sound!!!! Have a great trip back home Colly!!!!

[@lauriemayers2299]

@@LittlePoet QUOTE: "They knew THE BEATLES" - :-) :-) 🙂

[@livingdoll3445]

Hi Susi from Annie, lovely hearing these stories especially the one where by you at 14yr old had the love of that one true and only love that produced a child which you both sadly had to give up because of parents etc and you found your son years later ... It would have been nice if you had married that lovely lad, glad you found him to tell him about the son but its so sad he passed in his parents house and never married, he must have loved you truely.

[@livingdoll3445]

Hi from Annie again forgot to say you should do the art sketches and painting again, it would be a shame to let that go.

[@catherinedoherty9676]

I Love Liverpool Colly, I have a Cousin who lives there. Would you Believe Im going to a “Beatles Concert” Tomorrow with my Friends. Saw these guys before. They are very good. Wish I had been to Suzi’s Concert. That sounds a blast. Cathy from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 xx

[@sweethaven1929]

This was such a good time , you are such an open book and I love that …always enjoy listening ..thank Susan for being you .

[@cynthiasmith3985]

I absolutely LOVE the hummingbird plate that has the earrings on it 🫶!! My Mama loved hummingbirds AND she also had a friend who was an artist (Lorena Padgett) and she taught my Mother how to do oil painting on china pieces. She also taught her how to use a kiln to fire her pieces in the stages from beginning to end! She painted many articles with flowers and hummingbirds on them. I have several different items that Mama painted but I have a special piece that she painted especially for me for a birthday gift ~~~A Victorian young lady doll! She also made the dress and petticoats and lace overlay on the dress. The dress is a royal purple silky material with poofy sleeves to the wrist with a delicate laced apron to cover the front of the skirt of her gown! It went well below the ankles and you can see the black lace-up boots that were painted and baked in the kiln just long enough to get the perfect finish to obtain a “leather boot” appearance. She has her own stand but as I was still a younger child when I received it as a gift…she ALWAYS got place in amongst the softest pillows on the bed after it was made every morning, and placed in a wooden cradle lined with a feather pillow for the night when I went to bed. I still have her yet to this day 💖💞💕and I can feel my Mama’s love radiate from her to this day. I will be 68 y/o in August and my Mama passed away in 2000, and I miss her ever so much but I have so many memories that are tucked away in my heart 💜! My Daddy also left an immense amount of loving memories in my heart too, but maybe I’ll share that another time. Thank you for taking the time to read this message to you!! I thoroughly enjoy your channel and I look forward to watching many more!!!

[@jacquelinedonoghue2135]

Oh what a story Susan and what an incredible life you’ve had so far. Heartbreaking and happy. How sad for Ronnie and Sean not to have met his dad. You could truly write a book. We go through life and wonder how on earth we survive. I married my first and only boyfriend. Like you I was 14 and he was 16. We didn’t get pregnant then, but went on to have our girl who sadly died age 29. We have been married 48 years I was 21 when we married. It’s been hard without her for us both, but we go back such a long way that we don’t know where one of us ends and the other begins. God bless you and darling Desi 🌸 loved all of the video.

[@LittlePoet]

Oh, Jacqueline, I am so sorry for your tragic loss. 48 years with the man you loved...that brings tears of joy running down my fat face!!! My love to you and yours always, Susan & Dez

[@jacquelinedonoghue2135]

@@joannewsome5202 Joan thanks for reaching out to me. Your story is so very touching and heartfelt and I am crying. Your daughter sounds wonderful. It’s so tragic when life takes our children as it’s not in the correct order and I truly wonder how we are supposed to cope with this profound loss. Eve was offered weight loss surgery on the N.H.S …I’m a u.k subscriber……and things went wrong after the operation…she suffered, mostly in hospital, for 6 months before passing away and as you know it’s the worst. I feel for you as you say you had lost your husband also. May god watch over you and bless you. 🌸

[@lindafrazier8092]

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[@BlingyBea]

Jacqueline Denoghue…I’m so sorry for the loss of your daughter.🙏🏻❤️

[@BlingyBea]

@@joannewsome5202 I’m so sorry for the loss of your daughter.🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️

[@ClaraBarrerabeautyisageless55]

Susan, your story about Ron and your son, made me smile and brought tears to my eyes at the same time. How wonderful that you reunited with your son. As always, amazing video. Sending you and Dezi hugs, Clara

[@LittlePoet]

Thank you so much, Clara!!! I am havign so much fun cathng up on your vidoes!!! What a beautiful woman you are!

[@ClaraBarrerabeautyisageless55]

@@LittlePoet thank you so much💜

[@lauriemayers2299]

This week's chat found me holding back a tear (or two) - and then smiling - thank you for sharing your memories of your firsts and for reminding me of my firsts...it's nice to visit those times once in a while! Blessings...

[@LittlePoet]

Thank you Laurie for being here and being so kind...:)

[@susan6398]

You have had so much fun in your life. Never a still moment sorry about son

[@katnuccio85]

One of your best videos! I didn’t want it to end. Thank you, Susan.

[@judydahl8297]

Loved hearing the stories about your life. You are a true survivor of so many things. I hope you are proud of yourself now. You have a heart of gold filled with so much love. Have a good week with Desi.

[@judithclark2823]

Loved this chat! What an interesting life you’ve had. I laughed over the Jerry and the Pacemakers story and your poetic math teacher-you have such a way with story telling. 🙂 To think that you found your son, but sadly didn’t have the opportunity to reunite with your first love, his dad. Perhaps it just wasn’t meant to be. I married my first love at 15, he was 20 and we’ve been together for 54 years! It was the 60’s, our parents had to sign for us and no, I wasn’t pregnant🙂we share the same birthday, month and day-soul mates. Much love to you and Desi🥰

[@aletlemmer935]

Hi Susan it's 2:20am in South Africa and so happy to watch you and Dessie. Just tonight me and my friend talked talked about our early days in gr 1. 58yrs later. He is also a Singer, songwriter. Prescious memories.. We both are 64 now.

[@alanhazley8218]

Hi Susan I always look forward watching you on Sunday morning having my coffee i love all your storys , when you started talking about Jerry x the Pacemakers I let my husband watch it. We go to Liverpool every year for a show called Sixties Gold , Jerry x the Pacemakers were always there. Last November the Pacemakers were there but because Jerry had died there was another man to do lead singer. But his wife was there x they presented her with beautiful flowers it was so sad. My husband loves the Sixties he is 70 x I am 62 . I can't wait to see you x wee Desie next week . Hope you have a good week x I hope you have a wonderful Easter.🐣 Lots of love DIANE x ALAN xx🤗🥰😘💖 FROM NORTHERN IRELAND 🐤🐥🐇🐣💐💐💐💐💐

[@maryallen1017]

Hello Susan, You are a strong woman. Thank You for sharing your story about your first love. When we think we know everything about you Susan, you peel off another layer to share with us. You had me in tears. I'm so happy you and your son found each other, but I'm so sorry for you and your son that Ron was not able to reunite with his son before he passed away. I can only imagine that Ron is looking down on the both of you with so much love & pride. Susan, I have a feeling Ron loved you until the day he passed away. Your story could be turned into a book & a movie. Just one thing I wish you would have told us is what was the reason you two broke up after 2 years. Sending you and your son my love. 💕

[@LittlePoet]

Oh Mary, thank you for your sweet sweet comments...they mean the world to me. Ron and I were so close...and he was an angel to me. He got up in his 11th-grade class and had ot read a short story out loud and it was about he and I getting married! I was sent to an UnWed Mothers' Home so Ron and I could not see each other for 5 months. When I got home he was there. We were closer than ever and bonded by our sadness. My Mom came home early one-day from work and Ron and I had fallen asleep and she hit the roof. She threatened his father..." if your son comes near my daughter again I will have him arrested"....so that was it. We could not see each other. It was a pain like no other.

[@maryallen1017]

@@LittlePoet Oh, Susan. I'm so sorry, that breaks my heart. 💔 I can only imagine the pain you both felt. Thank you so much for sharing the rest of your story. One day you will see Ron again. So glad you found your "Love" child and he is in your life. 💖

[@LittlePoet]

@@maryallen1017 Thank you so much Mary :) Sean is a good son to me...amazing he found his way back to us...he attended Ron's funeral and his tie blew in the wind as we were saying goodbye that day....but there was no wind...I remember thinking...Ron knows Sean was here.

[@BedfordFalls7]

Susan, you make things so interesting in such a short amount of time. I really love to listen to you. I am so glad I found LittlePoet. What you do here is so heartfelt. Never change.

[@shelleysquires7225]

Wow Susan you're such a great storyteller! I'll answer three: First car in 1974 was a 1960 English Morris Minor. I bought my car one day, got my driver's license the next day, practiced shifting gears and then said to myself: I'm ready for the city! First concert: Janis Joplin with big brother and the holding company in San Francisco. First time I was really proud of myself was bellydancing professionally in San Francisco in 1995 at age 40. It felt like the culmination of a lifetime of dance classes all came together. I didn't start belly dancing until I was 35. It was fabulous. I don't know what anyone else thought but I felt like a goddess.

[@janetmichigander]

Hi Susan. What a beautiful walk down memory lane! I have a few of my own. I grew up in a suburb of the Motor City. I remember Motown music very well. My dad worked for Ford Motor Company. My dad and other family's were sent to Belfast, Ireland to start a Ford Motor Company plant over there. The year was 1964. Best time of my childhood. My first kiss happened in Ireland. His name was Daniel Weir. Another American family sent to start FMC. Anyway, there was a concert one night, my Mom told my brothers they had to take me and I remember it so vividly. My eldest brother hiked me on his shoulders so I could see better, as he stood on the chair. (I think that is why I am afraid of heights these days😂😂) The band playing was none other than...THE BEATLES!!! Yes, I remember a lot about that night. The suits they wore, their skinny ties. The year was 1964 or 1965. We moved back to the States in 1966. Thanks so much for bringing back those happy memories!

[@laurelvance5533]

Boy, did this video take me back. Yes, brought a tear or two when I thought back. I still hold a place in my heart for my first love. When I think of his name that feeling still comes back. I have not loved like that ever since. He is on my friends list though he's seldom online. He's happily married and living in my home state of CA. We're in our 70's now. Amazing how those feelings still feel like yesterday.

[@judithklein3856]

i cant believe that you said you never became an artist, your youtube channel is art, every video. great video that has great questions.

[@LittlePoet]

What a beautiful thoughtful thing to say to me Judith...made me cry... good tears. Thank you for making my year!

[@Jkaye13]

Yep, agreed!.. Susan is overflowing with artistic ability.. drawing is just one avenue that she didn't continue with, but these videos are FULL of her 'artwork'.. from what she chooses to buy, to how she decorates, to how she dresses, to the nature scenes she takes.. I LOVE it all! 😊

[@hummers7342]

You are a true survivor Susan. Shed some tears for the loss of your son and the young man that loved you. So glad you were able to connect with your son. He looks like a fine young man. Ron will meet his son one day. Hugs...

[@joyce7310]

This was such a sweet video. I love your enthusiasm talking about your wild concert.Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@TheKatherine1958]

I remember Shindig! I loved that show! How cool to see Jerry & The Pacemakers w/your bff at 10! So cool! My first boyfriend I met when I was 12. His name is Randy. We still are very close- 51 years together- I don’t know what to call the relationship. It’s more then friendship. He is my best friend, yes but more. I’m married, 29 years. Happily. I almost think Randy is my Twin Flame. Soooo many life lessons together. He & my husband are close friends. I feel very blessed. He is just very special to me. My first kiss. My first steady, etc. then life happens but we managed to save our feelings for each other through it all. I loved this video. As I’ve said before, I love your music! I find it and add songs to my playlist from Spotify. You’re a fascinating person. I’m so sorry about Ron. 😢 And- I do love Desi! He’s such a sweetheart and gentleman with his bow ties! ♥️ a great companion for a very great lady.

[@jaxjax4813]

What a beautiful and tragic story of you, Ron and your son. He probably died of heartbreak. Thank you for sharing 🌹 Yes indeed, spring is here and all the beauty will start unfolding once again. I bet Dezi is loving all the fresh new smells once again. Be continually blessed Susan.

[@l.n.5084]

I married my 1st love! We started dating when we were junior's in high school and have been together ever since. We are in our 60s now and love him now like I did in high school. I love your videos, can't wait till Saturdays come around so I can see you again!

[@ginnylorenz5265]

So beautiful!! Thank you for enriching our lives. God Bless you and Darling Desi.

[@sheilasmith2579]

You’re first’s was wonderful to hear, I don’t remember quite as well as you do, but my mind was flooded with loving images of the past. Thank you Susan for being the great lady you are and sharing!! You have brightened my evening. See you in next weeks video!!❤️

[@BR-kk9qu]

Hi Susan and Desi! This was the sweetest video! It made me remember such innocent and fun times in my own life. I’m so glad you were able to reconnect with your older son. That’s just wonderful.~ Belinda🌺🌺🌺

[@christinamiller4660]

What a sweet story....and I'm so glad you had nothing but good things to say about your first love. I hope his family knew how good he was to you under those circumstances. Your kindness in contacting him hopefully gave him some wonderful memories in his last months of life. Funny how things turn out. Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope your first born has kept in touch with you and the story continues.

[@donnariley8639]

Thank you for such a beautiful video! The rushing stream and gazebo are just lovely 🥰 my first time getting to watch your video all the way through without being interrupted not even once was this evening!!🎉YAY! It was so awesome 😎 Desi looked so sweet just like his mama! Have a wonderful week. Looking forward to next. Take care and much love Donna.

[@sheilam7587]

These are really great and interesting questions. Each question gives us a new insight to you as a person. Loved Desi's video, was so worried he would get away from you. You and Desi have a great week.

[@patriciaatkinson4500]

Great Topic, and thanks for keeping it light. This week has been tough on several levels! First I just have to say something...I say this alot. "OUR generation had the Best music!!"🎸🎶👍That music got me through sooooo much. FIRSTS...CAR= Blue Plymouth Valient First feeling of pride as a child= In Ballet school, always knowing and demonstrating the techniques we did in review. I think I was 7. It was a new school, The Drexel Hill Conservatory of Music. I spent all of 1st grade 40 + weeks reading the library book " Fun with Ballet". At 12 I taught the Beginners class and at 16 I was given an award for " Most Invaluable". I was a really good choreographer, an average dancer, and did not have the body to be a ballerina. That was my 1st teaching job. My last was working at a college teaching Research Methods & PR & Business Plan Development and CommunicationTheory. My 1st job was better! Wrapping up the Firsts: I flew to Italy on my first plane trip, M6 first Love was a Boy named Paul in 9th grade. He was a Senior and I got to go to the Senior Prom! My first time was with my soon to be 1st husband, who I dont speak to, nor do I speak to my 1st Best friend. C'est la vie!. 💗

[@vickylee5579]

Thanks Susan for sharing your memories. It really made me think of my first times too. It was sad that Ron never got to meet his son. He sounded like a great man. He was more mature than some men are today.

[@kbondra1180]

This is the first time I have cried watching your video. I'm so glad your son found you. Also love the music " A Quiet Thought" that plays in the background.

[@catmama54]

My first love I was 17 and we got engaged but were too young but he really was the love of my love . I’ve been in love again but not like that first time. ❤️🥰

[@karolinaeigenmacht5433]

We adore Desi. I smile every time i see him. That is so special to me.

[@lisabrock960]

I really enjoyed this Susan, You make me feel like I’m sitting with a best friend. I’m so glad that you and your son found your way to each other. A sweet slice of heaven! I love to reminisce about my childhood and the experiences that make us who we are . So good to hear of yours . Wishing you all the best . Always love to see you and Desi! 🌸

[@kathleentinley7261]

I am so sorry that Ron passed away before he got to meet Sean. Your story brought back so many memories. Some happy and some sad. I always said that you can have anything I have, just don't take away my memories. They are precious in so many ways.

[@kristieb8109]

I enjoy your stories so much. Your story of the little boy kissing you on the playground reminded me of the boy I liked in school and he would tell tall tales and I was so enamored with him. The story of you and Ron and your son Shawn just got to my heart so much. What a beautiful story. I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for all of your beautiful videos. I look forward to each one ♥️

[@leebay6093]

Beautiful video Susan, I remember the first time I felt proud. It was when I got a job I went to an interview for, they had not called me back so I called them and was told I got the job! My heart swelled with pride 😄

[@MariaCLoria]

You opened your heart and offered us a beautiful life lesson on the importance of human life, it’s value and it’s connection to true Love! God bless you and yours…all beautiful!

[@pattyallen5313]

Susan, Watching your videos every Sat brings such a warm feeling to my heart. It's funny how, never having physically met you, I feel as though you've become a loyal and faithful friend to me ! It amazes me that every week you come to us all with a fresh take on life in the present as well as the past. And always with the promise to be there next week in our future. Sharing your life with seriousness and humor shows your transparency and desire to encourage other with your brave, open heart. I so enjoy your nature scenes and you are so BLESSED to live near that beautiful stream and gazebo !!! Am wondering if it is only a walking distance from your apt ??? Take care & God Bless you and your precious Desi !!! 💖

[@rhettaseeger248]

I feel like that too. Ever since I started watching, I feel like I've found an old friend

[@amyjo8941]

Thank you for sharing such a personal chat w/us. You made me remember such sweet moments…very similar to yours. Although young ( some would, and did say too young) those feelings were the most intimate and real I have ever experienced. Truly precious, sweet, young love, strong friendships, and great teachers we will never forget.

[@gabrielasimmons2401]

Very nice memories. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@theresaholden7580]

💕 Yes you did stir up old memories. I found myself answering the questions. I love your honesty and openness about your life. You are so brave to share. I for one am so proud of you. 💕

[@viridianacarreon7203]

Time just goes goes. Doesn't? How did I missed this video?! I loved it!!! It was too short that at the end, it seemed like Part 2 was coming right after😄 Im sharing it with my Jr. High best girlfriend right now😉. Most of my girlfriends are 10 years older than me. Im 58 and finally taking care of myself after being a single parent twice. Thank you for all the videos you have made. They are all so inspiring and beautiful🤗 Greetings from cold, rainy, and sunny California😎

[@judycee4]

So good to see you, Susan. I enjoyed Desi’s video, and the zen Desi with the tie. I don’t remember my first kiss, but a proud moment was when our dog Princess had just 1 puppy. The vet did a cesarean and Princess was so doped up she could not take care her puppy right away. I took care of the puppy overnight, keeping him under a light for heat and feeding him every 2 hours with formula the vet made up. I am so glad you found your son, and I am so sorry Ron did not get to meet him. You and Desi take care.

[@lindacurrie9688]

What a beautiful telling of your story so far, I found myself in tears thinking back myself and yes I can relate to so many things . Thank you, I’m so glad I found you, God Bless you 🤗😊

[@lorijulian8368]

My 1st concert: Rick Springfield, summer 1981 at Swan Valley High School football field (MI). I was a complete fangirl for Dr. Noah Drake. My 1st theater movie: Saturday Night Fever 1978. I think I saw it 4-5 times then couldn't wait to see Urban Cowboy and Grease (I've lost count how many times I've seen Grease). Thanks for the trip down memory lane Susan!

[@carmenmorcate6696]

Thank you for sharing the story of Ron and your first son. When you started telling the story I wasn’t quite sure what you were about to say and then when you said you gave up your baby, it was like a bucket of cold water was poured over my head it gave me the chills. I am so glad that you and your son got to meet up, but it broke heart to hear that Ron died of pneumonia. I so look forward to seeing you each week thank you. I did love Desi’s video. My first love died of leukemia, I love that man. And my first car was an Oldsmobile cutlass supreme brand new candy apple red with a half vinyl roof white interior it was beautiful I kept it and gave it to my oldest daughter, that Car was so faithful it drove her home into the driveway and then died never to be driven again. It was over 16 yrs old. Thank you for bringing up good memories this morning you have a blessed week.

[@p.j.driton4528]

I loved your video. You are a wonderful person. As an adoptive mother, I want to thank you for making that tough and loving choice for your son. God Bless You! Your grandchildren are beautiful.

[@donnawalker5597]

I enjoy your life stories and all you've gone thru and all your accomplishments! I look back at my younger years and wish I had enjoyed my life more, and loved people in my life more. Thank you

[@BlingyBea]

Bless you and our sweet Desi ❤️🙏🏻🥰🐾

[@bobbieackerman4638]

I always look forward to seeing you on Saturday night. Tonight you stirred so many memories in me. In fact, it was exactly 57 yrs ago today that my high school boyfriend asked me to go steady! I am 73 and my best friend and I have been besties since we were toddlers!! She has lived in CT since 1970 and I have remained here in Central Ohio, but we talk often. Can't wait to get see her and her family again!! Also can't wait to see your little star's next video! Thank you for lifting my spirit, Susan. Be well.

[@forestfields]

Such a lovely talk, Susan. You touched my heart.

[@karenreynolds2148]

How sweet, touching and real. Love your openness and honesty. Blessings to you.

[@joycetaggart3123]

I knew everyone you were talking about. I am so glad you got to meet your Son and have a relationship with him and family. The music brings everything back. It transports you to the exact time and place like it was yesterday. Thanks for going back and revealing yourself and sharing. Joyce

[@kellyevans207]

Really enjoyed this video Susan. I appreciated your honesty and hearing about all your firsts! You certainly have had an interesting life! And yes, I am a huge dog lover and love Desi. He reminds me of a dog I once had (not my first, lol 😆) Have a great week!

[@maryjoan4128]

Amazing story you shared. Takes courage..keep well

[@shawneeb3771]

Thanks for sharing some of the most important times in your life. It brought back so many good memories to me of my life. My favorite memory of a music event was Woodstock 1969 of course. It was like all the pictures you have seen and more. It was a memorable and crazy time for sure. The memory I have of that time was I went to the event in a skirt and tank top and came home wearing mens jeans and a t-shirt. It set off years of wondering if I had his pants and shirt was he wearing my skirt and tank top? Oh well, it remains an unsolved mystery in my life, one of many. Take care and stay safe.

[@kathleentinley7261]

Please keep the stories coming. I enjoy listening to you. I can't wait for Sat. nights to hear what you have to say or show us!

[@cuddlemuff6632]

Your first boyfriend reminds me of Eddie Redmayne in the second photo. Good looking fella! Loved listening to your memories, especially the ones about your kindergarten teacher and your Arlo Guthrie sketch. What an amazing life you've had, Susan. What you shared about your first time with your boyfriend Ronnie and your son Shaun was beautiful.

[@josienavarro8530]

Love your videos and your life adventures. You seem to have had and continue to have such an amazing life. But life is what you make of it! Have a blessed week.

[@kathywebb6536]

Again you had a beautiful story as your life changed and what a beautiful woman you are today. I’m always watching for your next video, it’s always enchanting. Thank you. 😊

[@terrifromm5085]

That was such a beautiful story about Ron and your son. My first car was a Toyota. My first concert was Hall and Oats. My first movie I ever saw in a theater was Fantasia. My dad took me and my best friend Lisa. I love your sunglasses that you are wearing in your opening sequence when you are wearing a trench coat. Where did you get them? This was truly a lovely video.

[@joshane2058]

I loved the Desi video! Love this video, who doesn't love this reminiscing!

[@maryremke5215]

Hi Susan ...thank you for sharing your life with us. It was sad but we all live and learn and most importantly grow. Love you 😍 💗

[@azartist646]

Another beautiful weekend video! Thank you so much for sharing your stories and your heart. Have a wonderful week!

[@janjohnson97]

That wee river has some power with the water. What a lovely area.

[@mildredortiz8084]

Susan, I admire you. You are a very strong woman. You know my first trip in a plane was when I was 22. I traveled from Puerti Rico to Europe, I was so scared. We left at mudnight, it was a 12 hours flight. Everubody was sleeping except me. I asked myself what I was doing there. But I had a wonderful time, I stayed a month in Europe, it was a dream comes true. Blessings,say hi to Desi.

[@mildredortiz8084]

Thanks

[@deedsh6280]

You have an incredible ability to share such an authentic message, whether tinged with sadness or laughter. Your firsts (I remember Shindig....i begged for white go-go boots for MONTHS) are all special...a part of who you are today.

[@joanellebracht5311]

I love watching you. You're so calming and encouraging. Thank you for sharing. Loved this video. ❤❤

[@bev3279]

You met Arlo?! Lucky you! I’m a big fan. My first concert was Paul Revere & the Raiders. I screamed all the way thru it just because everyone else did! I still know every song from West Side Story I played that record constantly. I cried thru your story of reconnecting with your oldest son. How wonderful❤️

[@LittlePoet]

I met Arlo in 1971 and we formed a real friendship. I have to say he was young and I was even younger, but I adored him! I love Paul Revere!! You are so sweet! xxoo Happy weekend, Susan & Dez

[@carolbusse5803]

Oh my goodness, countless 'Firsts'.... Thank you for this out- of-the box video. Certainly led me into those innumerable memories, pure gold! Don't we all need the sweetness of special memories, especially in this time in our topsy turvy world.

[@anniemazariegos621]

Hi. I am going to answer en spanish. Hay muchas cosas que ya no recuerdo, admiro muchas cosas de ti, tu memoria y ese detalle de las cosas y los nombres yo no me acuerdo de nada, pero puedo contestar algunas. Mi mejor amiga y que aún me hablo con ella se llama María Esther, mi primero novio Daniel que era hermano de Ma. Esther, la primera vez que hice el amor fué con mi esposo en la luna de miel, pero hay algo que me sorprende el que seas tan abierta con las cosas de tu vida, pero esta historia de tu hijo, me llenó amor, que increible que haya podido encontrarse con él nuevamente es una bendición. Gracias por tan lindo video. Un abrazo muy fuerte y nos vemos el próximo sábado.

[@kathykaufman1244]

Oh my, what a beautiful video! Like many others I was answering the same questions right along with you and remembering things I haven't thought about in years! The one thing that brought me to tears was the troubling question "When did you first feel proud of yourself?" Why do we have such a hard time feeling satisfied or giving ourselves credit for our positives?

[@LittlePoet]

You know Kathy....I feel just like you...I was stumped! I could remember feeling every emotion except " pride". That got lost in who I was as a young girl. I remember 1 time until I was much older...isn't that amazing. We have come a long way hopefully from those tender days of wonder and uncertainty! xxoo Happy weekend!!! Sues & Dez

[@juliewiegel786]

@@LittlePoet I'm 69 and I can't ever remember being prod of myself. Kinda bums me out.

[@Novemberbaby333]

This was a beautiful video! You are always so calming to watch. My first love came in 9th grade & we went together till 12th grade, off a few times but mostly on. We were never initmate & we separated after graduation when he enlisted. We texted after meetI I am 70 now but will always have a special place in my heart for him. It was true love!!

[@joycerose6893]

I have been recently watching your program. You are a diamond in the rough. Let God have His perfect way with you.

[@sandraglover2681]

Oh how I enjoyed this video. Love your music too! My 1st concert was the Beatles 1966 or 1967, Memphis coliseum. We had nose bleed seats but we were there! My first record was " I wanna Hold your Hand", it was a 45, the Beatles of course. My first album was Jan & Dean. I think I still have that one. My first kiss, I was 11, Danny Detloff. I'd love to know what became of him. This was a great video!!!!

[@CVenza]

Your son is so handsome Susan, your family is complete now. ❤

[@LittlePoet]

Thank you so much for saying this...xxoo Love to you and yours, Susan & Desi

[@colleenstevens7488]

Susan, I so enjoy your video chats. You are so transparent and full of great ideas and decorating advice. I’m one step behind you, turning 60 this Summer and downsizing from a home to a one bed one bath apartment. I have the lovely 🪴 house plants and now I will work on the art 🖼 Thank you for making my weeks better, by watching your channel. 💕

[@tamathagilbert5816]

I love this video Susan:)! So heartwarming and joyful :).♥️ I had a car just like yours when I was 18:)! Oh my gosh:)! Thanks so much for sharing your stories with us in such a fun and engaging way:)😊 West Side Story, Gone With the Wind, Fiddler on the Roof, Mary Poppins, and Sound of Music were my first set of movies that I ever saw and I love those movies to this day:)! My oldest sister would take me to see movies, plays, and concerts when I was a kid:). I love, theater, poetry, art, decorating, and music to this day because of my sister:). My best friend, Linda, is still my very best friend. I even told her about your youtube channel, and she enjoys watching your channel too:)!She and I are both 54 and have been best friends for 50 years:)! We live in different states now, with different lives, but no matter the passage of time, we pick up conversations like no time has passed by:). She is a wonderful friend:). First thing I did and do daily is ready my prayer app. Starts my day in a kind way. First young man I had a serious crush on was named Kevin. We knew each other since we were kids, and during my last year of high school, he literally was one of my dearest friends. I caught up with him per online chat a few years ago. He still was just as kind as he had been when we were teenagers:). I think the time I have been proudest is literally now. I've had many a peak and valley in my lifetime, and just to have survived those valleys and still be positive and kind is overall what gives me joy to this day:). Again, loved this video:)! Hope you and Desi enjoy a great weekend and Blessed upcoming week:)🙏😊🤗🎀🎀🎀

[@LittlePoet]

I loved you sharing here!!! Just wonderful Tamatha!!! Happy weekend!!!! Susan & Dez

[@tamathagilbert5816]

AWWW! Biggest hugs ever to ya Susan! Enjoy a great evening!🤗

[@tamathagilbert5816]

@@joannewsome5202 Hi Joan, In my comment, I meant to say, I read my Prayer app:)🙏😊🙏 Reading it and praying each day and evening, Blesses the beginning and ending of all my days:)🙏 Have a great evening and thanks for writing:).🙏

[@tamathagilbert5816]

@@joannewsome5202 God Bless you Joan and may God always be with you in all things at all times. May the Lord bring healing and comfort to and for you and provide for all your needs in dealing with loss. Prayers and peace🙏🙏🙏🎀🎀🎀

[@denisemarie6131]

That is a fantastic concert story. To be ten years old at such an experience. So very cool!!! When I was ten I got to visit a friend who was a student at Kent State, Ohio. It was a year after the riot. I didn't understand what was really going on, but it impacted me. Your tell your stories so well. And I guess it spills over into your writing and songs and photography. Thank you for sharing them! PS: If you heard back from Venus, please let me know. I'm thinking I'd reach out to them and ask....all they can do is say 'no.' Thanks!

[@LittlePoet]

Hello Denise!!!I am hapyp to see you! if you get a chance could you email at [e-mail]

[@marlenewilliams9115]

Susan, I don't remember if I commented the first time or not. But, I sure do enjoy your life stories and the honesty. I'm not as brave but If I was I would list a whole bunch of " firsts",,!!! I once read that as we get older and looking back over our lives that it's the things we didn't do that we regret the most! I'm finding out that is so true. Wish I'd done more and thought less😂🤣😂!! I have a couple of things I regret that I did but find mostly that old saying is true! I'm not through yet, though! I'm a Christian but not a dead one yet! I'm going to have some good, clean , fun because of you Miss Susan!! Whoopee!

[@lorraineoddo2930]

Thank you for sharing n big kisses to desi ❤️🐾

[@cherylthepearl4085]

Nice hearing all the firsts etc. my first concert was in 1976, age 17, to see my love! Elvis Presley. I don’t think my binoculars left my eyes! Thanks for sharing. So sorry that Ron couldn’t live to meet and have a relationship with his son.

[@LittlePoet]

Elvis!!!!!! Oh I do remember!!!

[@heidibee501]

What a lovel visit this was. Thank you. And l wish you and Desi a fine week too.

[@carolg7966]

I love you and Desi, and all of your videos!!! My first concert was Badfinger. I was 16, it was 1972. You mentioned Paul McCartney and I flipped. LOL. I still love that man since 1964 as a child. I am recently divorced, and you inspire me in so many ways. Thank you for that!! I also didnt get my drivers license til I was 24 as well. My first car soon thereafter was a 1975 Olds Cutlass. Take care, stay safe and looking forward to your next video!!

[@LittlePoet]

So cool! Badfinger!!! If you want it..come and get it!!! Oh such memories Carol!!!

[@carolg7966]

@@LittlePoet Yeah, Paul McCartney wrote that one for them. Thank you for replying!!

[@cindym3340]

I truly enjoyed this video Susan. Thanks for sharing!😘👏

[@teresatillery7501]

Oh, Susan! How awesome that you got to meet and hang out with Arlo Guthrie! Did you give him the sketch? My first love and I still live in fairly close proximity and we are both single now, so who knows... maybe we will run in to each other one day and the stars will align! LOL! i hope you and Desi have a great week!

[@MeditationParadiseLand]

Thanks for sharing Thumbs up Always!💕The person who is reading this comment, I wish you great success, health, love and happiness🌷

[@laurieschultes9922]

My sister and I would dance in front of the TV to Shindig every week. There were no family rooms at the time so my parents would sit at the kitchen table in the other room so we could dance all over the living room 🤪 I don't have alot of memories of my parents on a day-to-day basis, but I have wonderful memories of my sister.

[@CharlieBrown-zg4ps]

Wow, you, Ellen and I are the same age and there were parallels with your memories of life’s experiences and mine. This really took me back…I too met my best friend in second grade and even though we live in different states, we still talk and get together when we can. Thank you for some sweet memories and sharing yours with us. Funny just like that little stream, the places time takes us. 💕

[@teresamisplacedfloridian3021]

P.S. I would not be able to be positive without your inspiration and other fabulous lady youtubers in our "era."

[@happydeedee1765]

Oh Susan, as always what a fabulous (& thought provoking) video today...love it. Your 1st concert had me LOL! And your 1st love story had me in tears. Great questions all around. Have a lovely week. Peace friend. ❤🙋‍♀️

[@carolinel2079]

love hearing your stories, always surprised when you say 'thanks for joining me and Desi'.... it's like .... already??!!! I want more!!!

[@sagabkrist]

What a lovely video, thank you for sharing so authentically about your life. Funny things and also sad, but at the same time beautiful story of your son. So wonderful that you got to meet up again, even if his father did not get the chance. Blessings to you.🙏💗

[@jacquiliddell7680]

What a beautiful story Susan, my best friend at primary school (we were 4 nearly 5) is my sister in law now and we have known each other for 70 years, although we didn’t see each other from 10 when we changed schools until I was 18 she had married at 16 and had two little ones already I was on my way to work in Spain for 6 months when I met her again. I am still in touch with my first loves sister. My first film I saw was Bambi and when I was 11 my aunt took me to see the Magnificent 7 and then afternoon tea in a posh restaurant in London. I was 13 in 1963 when I saw the Beatles for the first at our local theatre in London and I ended up seeing them a total of 6 times, we didn’t even know their names the first time, but had their names in the programme we paid for. Ahh what memories ……………. There is loads more but ………

[@roxy4158]

Susan, how blessed we are to have memories of love and laughter and joy. Memories are about all I have at 77 and widowed but I feel there is more to come! Life goes on and we must look for happiness in all things. Love love love everything you share in your life's journey. Many of us can relate. Family, romance, furry loyal friends, marriage, separation, divorce, loneliness and conquering whatever life throws at us. There are many blessings waiting to embrace you because you have blessed so many with your amazing joy and courage and humor ❤

[@marilynking-hooper4624]

I married my first love, We were high school sweethearts. We were married 28 years…had two children, a boy and a girl. 10 years later we adopted four little baby girls, 1 year apart. He died when he was 45 years old. I’m now 67 years old and remarried going on 18 years…with a wonderful, gentle man. God is good! 😘❤️🙏🏼🌺

[@lindajames5065]

Such a sweet,fun video about some of your life🥰 I love videos like this. Thank you Susan for sharing with us. You have a very handsome son,and beautiful grandchildren.🥰 Hugs to you and Desi 🤗🤗 Texas Lady🖐🏻

[@maryellenlibonati3210]

Oh what fun to Reminisce!❤️😘🌷

[@tonimactavish9937]

Very heart felt, thank you.

[@riverramblings4843]

So you know you got me when you spoke of your life as a river... That is my life too as I ramble through it 💗 "A river cuts through rock not because of power, but because of it's persistence."