A Day With Dad And Uncle Tom By Sheila Robins 11yo 63

The radio was playing low, humming a song by the Beach Boys about surfing. The windows were rolled all the way down. The cool morning air rushed into the cab, smelling like gasoline, old vinyl, and Uncle Tom's sweet pipe tobacco.

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A short first-person narrative by an eleven-year-old, recounting a single day spent with her father and Uncle Tom. The piece blends simple, vivid details with childlike observation: a morning bicycle ride, a picnic by the river, playful teasing between the men, and an evening story by lamplight. The tone shifts between delight, curiosity, and quiet reflection, ending on a warm note of belonging. a day with dad and uncle tom by sheila robins 11yo 63

A Day with Dad and Uncle Tom

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In an age of manufactured content, AI-generated stories, and hyper-curated childhoods, the raw, unpolished voice of a real 11-year-old in 1963 is a treasure. Sheila Robins likely never imagined her story would be read six decades later. She was not writing for an audience. She was writing because she had a good day and wanted to remember it.

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"Morning, kiddo," Dad said, giving me a quick hug. "Eat fast. Your uncle just texted that he’s passing the highway exit. He’ll be here in ten minutes."

As the sun started to dip, casting long, orange shadows across the road on our way home, I leaned my head against the truck window. My skin felt tight from the sun, and my bucket was full of perch. Dad reached over and ruffled my hair, and Uncle Tom started whistling a tune I think I’ll remember forever. It was a perfect day, and I wished 1963 would never end.

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When we arrived at the lake, the water was as smooth as glass. A thin layer of mist hovered over the surface, making the whole place look magical. Dad helped me unload the fishing rods while Uncle Tom prepped the bait. I still shudder a little when handling live worms, but Uncle Tom showed me a trick to hook them quickly so I wouldn't have to think about it too much.