Changes by Mikiesboy

[Mikiesboy]

3 minutes ago, Reader1810 said:

 

i know we'll see more of his doubts, and his mistakes too., but I started to see how real Louis is, because of what he fretted about - no more sex - and how Don's injury affected him personally. It's not only Don that was losing something, because of the accident.

 

Nice of you to give him some hope about that, though.  

I think people do that, yes we are sorry for the victim, but we are also sorry for ourselves and how the injury or death affects us. My grandparent were English and each Christmas my brother and I would get wonderfully wrapped packages from them. These were wrapped in thick chrismas paper. We got jumpers (sweaters) and candy. I loved Smarties (still do) and they always sent me a tube of them. When my Grandmother died my mum asked if i knew what that meant. I think i was 6 or so. I said, "No more Smarties." That earned me a slap from my father. Just a long winded example of how we look at things sometimes. 

[Mikiesboy]

17 minutes ago, Reader1810 said:

 

i know we'll see more of his doubts, and his mistakes too., but I started to see how real Louis is, because of what he fretted about - no more sex - and how Don's injury affected him personally. It's not only Don that was losing something, because of the accident.

 

Nice of you to give him some hope about that, though.  

research did that  

[mogwhy]

13 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

oh Def .. i just want you to know, this story was started a few years ago, like After The Past, i kept the first chapter until the story wrote itself.  I am sorry for your family's loss. The anger is pretty normal. When Jeff killed himself, I was so angry at him for just giving up, for not accepting my help. It's one of the stages of grief. 

 

As i wrote Louis reactions throughout this story, i didnt want him to be 'the good and brave spouse who never faltered'. I wanted Louis to be human, to make mistakes, to be angry and afraid. Thank you, i'm glad that it feels real. 

it feels very real.

guilt.my mother was in an auto accident leaving her in ICU and my dad dead. everyone rallied around us, for a week. left me as the family to make decisions, alone after that week. i had to decide to continue and increase life support or not. my mother was a hateful, narcissistic Rx drug addict who hated me (my 1st memory of her was from about 2 when she screamed at me, you should never been born). i chose life for her hoping it could be a life changing type of thing. she healed, then had to go through drug withdrawal. i was a buffer between her abuse and the nursing staff. i was angry--her stupidity killed my dad- then was the guilt. that i was angry. then i was angry that i didn't pull the plug, more guilt. she'd hurl angry words and name calling. that it was my  fault. i was a horrible person for doing this to her. anyways, the point is anger, and guilt go round and round. she lived to heap the abuse for 10 more years.  i still get wonder if i did the right thing by not pulling the plug--guilt and anger and she's been gone nigh on 13 years now

[Mikiesboy]

1 hour ago, BlindAmbition said:

I've read it plenty. It is sweet while having a message. I find messages in everything you write. Often making me reflect on myself.

Do you? Find messages?  That's interesting to me, if they are there, it's not a consious thing on my part.

[Brayon]

2 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

Do you? Find messages?  That's interesting to me, if they are there, it's not a consious thing on my part.

JP isn't the only one tim. I find a lot of them in your poetry. One hit me so hard, it nearly knocked me out of my seat, and made me wonder how you were in my head.

[Mikiesboy]

39 minutes ago, BHopper2 said:

JP isn't the only one tim. I find a lot of them in your poetry. One hit me so hard, it nearly knocked me out of my seat, and made me wonder how you were in my head.

do you mind sharing which one? 

[FormerMember4]

1 hour ago, Mikiesboy said:

Do you? Find messages?  That's interesting to me, if they are there, it's not a consious thing on my part.

Who are you? made me cry. Not only do I understand those feelings. It made me realize I can tell you everything right with you. I can never do that for myself. That's why Sir told me to give 1 positive thing about myself for 30 days.

[Mikiesboy]

23 minutes ago, BlindAmbition said:

Who are you? made me cry. Not only do I understand those feelings. It made me realize I can tell you everything right with you. I can never do that for myself. That's why Sir told me to give 1 positive thing about myself for 30 days.

oh jp ... Who are you?   i was in a bad place when i wrote that. I can tell you all i see right with you too...you and i have to learn to be kinder to ourselves.  Next time i feel like nothing.. i'm going to pretend you are with me.. tell me "tim i am nothing"  then i'm gonna say to myself, what id say to you... love you big brother oxo

[FormerMember4]

12 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

oh jp ... Who are you?   i was in a bad place when i wrote that. I can tell you all i see right with you too...you and i have to learn to be kinder to ourselves.  Next time i feel like nothing.. i'm going to pretend you are with me.. tell me "tim i am nothing"  then i'm gonna say to myself, what id say to you... love you big brother oxo

I love you too! XOXO

[Brayon]

1 hour ago, Mikiesboy said:

do you mind sharing which one? 

It was the poem you called Spectors. You mentioned it was about your past, and not to comment on it. But that one... well, I have a few undead hanging around me too, and it really hit me hard. Like a 10-minute cry session hard.

[mogwhy]

2 hours ago, Mikiesboy said:

Do you? Find messages?  That's interesting to me, if they are there, it's not a consious thing on my part.

so far, tim, in nothing i've read of yours, do i not find a ''message''. parallels to my life, understanding, memories brought to mind, emotions touching the heart. all these things your writing brings, consciously or not. poetry/stories is not for the poet/writer but for those that read the stuff. 

[Mikiesboy]

46 minutes ago, BHopper2 said:

It was the poem you called Spectors. You mentioned it was about your past, and not to comment on it. But that one... well, I have a few undead hanging around me too, and it really hit me hard. Like a 10-minute cry session hard.

yeah.. that was a rough one.. you get it all packed away. but it always gets back out

[MichaelS36]

22 hours ago, AC Benus said:

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Changes 

 

(I'm honored to create the first story discussion forum for Promising Author, Mikiesboy  ) 

 

 

 

AC this was a lovely thing to do for our sweet tim. 

[Mikiesboy]

Thanks for your patience. Chapter 3 has been posted. 

[Reader1810]

1 hour ago, Mikiesboy said:

Thanks for your patience. Chapter 3 has been posted. 

 

Read and Liked. Review in the works. 

 

Another great chapter, tim. Full of lots of goodies and great, informative and interesting, information. 

 

Nicely paced too. 

 

 

[Mikiesboy]

5 minutes ago, Reader1810 said:

 

Read and Liked. Review in the works. 

 

Another great chapter, tim. Full of lots of goodies and great, informative and interesting, information. 

 

Nicely paced too. 

 

 

Thank you Reader ... i post them and then im excited for next week.. cuz i get to tell you ...  stuff i want you to see. lol 

[Reader1810]

5 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

Thank you Reader ... i post them and then im excited for next week.. cuz i get to tell you ...  stuff i want you to see. lol 

The informative information had me seeing things very clearly. I'm a 'visual' person, so this works for me really well. Oh, and the 'why' of things is great too. It's so much better than 'just because' that's the way it is.    

 

PS: The amount of research that went into this story is very much appreciated. 

 

 

Edited August 5, 2017 by Reader1810

[Mikiesboy]

Just now, Reader1810 said:

The informative information had me seeing things very clearly. I'm a 'visual' person, so this works for me really well. Oh, and the 'why' of things is great too. It's so much better than 'just because' that's the way it is.    

i kinda like to know the why of things, as well, i did a lot reading when i wrote about the house and how it had to be changed and why. Very interesting and i sort of wanted to people who read it to understand the 'whys' too. 

 

Frankly i did a lot of reading and research to write this .. which is part of the reason it took me so long to get it done. Each time i thought i was ready, another pesky piece needing researching. 

[Reader1810]

2 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

i kinda like to know the why of things, as well, i did a lot reading when i wrote about the house and how it had to be changed and why. Very interesting and i sort of wanted to people who read it to understand the 'whys' too. 

 

Frankly i did a lot of reading and research to write this .. which is part of the reason it took me so long to get it done. Each time i thought i was ready, another pesky piece needing researching. 

 

You're efforts have paid off tim.

 

The details make it that much richer, more engaging, and believable. While I don't have a problem with utilizing dramatic license, reality and logic are important too. 

[Mikiesboy]

@mollyhousemouse mentioned something in her comment this week about someting i have issues with in stories and worried that i may have done with the house.  Now my wonderful editor @AC Benus  didn't pull me up on it so maybe its okay .. but i wondered about the house altogether.  It is perfect for them ... i hope it doesn't seem like too much of a miracle or coincidence. 

[Former Member]

They already have to fix one thing: cover the walkway. I’m sure they’ll find other things they’ll need to fix or adjust. They’ve never had to deal with a wheelchair before, the info they’ve gotten has mostly been from the seller who has an incentive to put the best spin on things. You have to live in the house with the wheelchair to find out what the real problems are.

[mollyhousemouse]

7 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

@mollyhousemouse mentioned something in her comment this week about someting i have issues with in stories and worried that i may have done with the house.  Now my wonderful editor @AC Benus  didn't pull me up on it so maybe its okay .. but i wondered about the house altogether.  It is perfect for them ... i hope it doesn't seem like too much of a miracle or coincidence. 

I don't think it's either of those

It was Rena working hard looking for it.  After all, she's Donny's mom, she knows the guys, and is a professional realtor.  I think it's a combination of her knowing them, and the effort she put into it.

[Reader1810]

The house isn't perfect. The elevator is slow...  

 

Aside from that: 

 

It's obvious from the reference to the seller - a loving daughter is inferred - that there was a lot of love and care put into the house to make it a livable, enjoyable, and independent place for the previous owner to live in and maintain his dignity (specifically, in this case, his self-esteem) . Why shouldn't it be 'perfect'?

 

Rena isn't just their real estate agent, she is their mom and mom-in-law. 

[Mikiesboy]

10 minutes ago, Reader1810 said:

The house isn't perfect. The elevator is slow...  

 

Aside from that: 

 

It's obvious from the reference to the seller - a loving daughter is inferred - that there was a lot of love and care put into the house to make it a livable, enjoyable, and independent place for the previous owner to live in and maintain his dignity (specifically, in this case, his self-esteem) . Why shouldn't it be 'perfect'?

 

Rena isn't just their real estate agent, she is their mom and mom-in-law. 

didn't think a hi-speed would be good for 1 floor..LOL   thanks all of you.. it was a question that popped into my head now and again. .. appreciate all of your thoughts.. 

[Reader1810]

Just now, Mikiesboy said:

didn't think a hi-speed would be good for 1 floor..LOL   thanks all of you.. it was a question that popped into my head now and again. .. appreciate all of your thoughts.. 

Hadn't thought about that angle. Makes perfect sense for it to be slow. I guess, Louis will just have to get used to how in home elevators operate. Sure, he won't be using it much, but it might come in handy when he has to lug a heavy load of laundry downstairs...