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Nah, it looks like Amiens is changing their name to Psychoville.

Isn't it fun to speculate and then later see how close you were? Or weren't? Some of the fun I have is knowing that before you do

Those letters are being installed on your house

Calling yourself a psycho? Well, if the shoe fits...

Poor Kenji getting his heart broken, even if it was only for a very short time. Pahana knew how Kenji felt, he could feel it in their connection. Being the good soul he is he quickly healed Kenji's heart, maybe he could use his newfound abilities to find Kenji a boyfriend, that would be using his abilities for good which I'm sure he wants to do. Pahana's abilities are expanding and getting stronger, he needs a good mentor to stay 'on track' and develop his abilities in a positive way. Maybe that is what is meant by the hint @Backwoods Boy has given. Who will the mentor be? Will it be Benny or Grandpa?

The outcome was 13 Virtues that would guide his daily life. The following are those virtues, which are as relevant today as they were in the 1700’s. 1. Temperance Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation. An individual should not overindulge in food or drink. The first virtue essentially set the tone for the rest. Franklin believed that temperance allowed the mind and body to work at an optimal level, making the other virtues possible. 2. Silence Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation. Franklin learned the importance of listening at his self organized junto (club) meetings. He could easily talk for hours, but it offered little in the way of learning. Rather, he realized that to acquire knowledge he must instead listen, which often meant silence. 3. Order Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time. Franklin was ambitious and had many interests. He believed that order would allow him to pursue all things, as long as they were done efficiently. While Franklin struggled with this virtue, he appreciated the idea behind it and worked to improve it. 4. Resolution Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve. Simply put, you must do what you set out to. This was as much relevant to his mastery of the virtues as the rest of his life. He believed that resolve and discipline made the man. 5. Frugality Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e. waste nothing. Spend less than you earn. Sounds simple enough, yet typically we do the exact opposite. Living frugally not only keeps you humble, but it teaches you the value of money. 6. Industry Lose no time; be always employed in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions. Time is money. Related to frugality, Franklin believed that being ever useful was the key to success. Being deliberate in how you spend your time can define the outlook of your life. 7. Sincerity Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly. Don’t gossip, spread rumors, or be deceitful. This no doubt was born from his role as a printer, but an essential virtue all the same. Think before you speak and if you speak, only speak the truth. 8. Justice Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty. Live life by doing what is right. While we often focus too much on ourselves, it is important to also see how your actions impact others. Try not to do harm to anyone in life. 9. Moderation Avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve. Everything should be balanced and engaged in moderately. Extremes are rarely the answer. Our culture may guide us to the opposite, but seeking moderation in all parts of life, keeps things in balance. 10. Cleanliness Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, clothes, or habitation. A person should be well kept. Having cleanliness of body and home is a representation of your attention to detail and discipline. Take the time to take care of yourself and your environment. 11. Tranquility Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable. Don’t get upset about the little things, as it does more harm than good. Learn to be tranquil and at peace with issues that are clearly out of your control. Don’t let them control you. 12. Chastity Rarely use venery but for health or offspring, never to dullness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another’s peace or reputation. This may be even more important today. Being aware of your actions when it comes to sex and the perception that it carries is as important as ever. Be smart and be careful. 13. Humility Imitate Jesus and Socrates. Last but not least is humility. We need to keep our pride in check and not be over-confident in ourselves or our actions. Practice humility and you will be well-liked, but also well-equipped to face any challenges. Humility was a late addition to the list of virtues. A friend pointed out Franklin’s weakness when it came to pride. In truth, Franklin struggled with humility throughout his life, but was always mindful of it. It’s quite the list of virtues and certainly nothing easy to live up to. Even so, Franklin worked at these virtues throughout his life, but how he did so is just as interesting. He realized that taking on all 13 of these virtues at once was a recipe for disaster. He wouldn’t make any progress and fail repeatedly. Instead, he devised a simple system that would allow him to focus on a single virtue every week over 13 weeks. After the 13 weeks finished, he would begin again, completing the routine 4 times every year. The hope was that the work of previous weeks would trickle forward as he went through the cycle. He kept track of his progress in a notebook, where he marked his success or failure on every day of every week. If the above doesn’t impress you, his approach for forming habits should. The wisdom Franklin used here shows how well he understood the world of self-improvement. Let’s look at the techniques he employed. Ben Franklin was a wise man.

@clochette

Lickspittle

I only have one left, idiot

Sis, @spike382 is right.

My cats are better than yours.

Thank you so much for your very kind words. I had the same feelings when working on the edits ... it was like pulling on a comfortable old sweater as I settled back in with these characters. Mark

Sis, you just keep proving my point.

Yay, have a great Day, Coke lovers

It’s great to have them back and that the story will continue!

A new cover from Benicio!

One step closer to a sci-fi reality—NASA announces funding for a quantum dot solar sail and a levitating train on the Moon!

What this chapter revealed is that Hudson is a softy despite his large muscular frame while Otis has steely resolve despite his diminutive stature providing credence to the adage that looks can be deceiving. I digress. Otis and Hudson are still mine, so @Joie J. must stick with his side-piece, Watkins, as Otis dispatched his man, Keres.

Let's not forget St Patrick's Day either...

The Flip-Flop family also has legends that have been passed down for generations, perhaps you have heard something similar Great, Grandpa Fiip passed down to his grandson Flop,who passed it on to me: "Good things happen to those that can wait, and Patience can also be a virtue." A wise old Amish sage that he was!

Brighton, UK

Nope Never have I flown on a broomstick