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I've been thinking about this all day and honestly can't remember the first time. But the one I remember most was this guy who told me he loved me after we'd been going out for a couple months. We had an open relationship and were both newly out and I wasn't sure I loved him so I didn't parrot the words back to him. I think I may have said, "Thanks" but I know I kissed him (we were in bed and had just had sex) and then we went to sleep. A couple months later I told him I loved him too. Then we talked about that first time he said he loved me and he said he felt weird about it for days because I never really acknowledged what he'd said. It was awkward, more for him than for me. Okay, here's the situation. You're the hiring manager and the hiring committee has sent you two candidates, either of which they'd be happy to bring on board. They are new college graduates from the same school, same degree and same GPA. Candidate A's resume he says that he's volunteered with the election campaign for a Republican candidate. Candidate B's resume he says done advocacy work with the college regents on behalf of the GLBT campus group. Your company is not concerned with either politics or social justice, but the volunteer work from both candidates has demonstrated their leadership potential and skills at working on group projects, both of which are important to your company. They appear to be entirely the same except for the group affiliations they report on their resumes. The decision is now up to you. Who do you hire and why? (Non-U.S. readers, substitute in your conservative political party for the scenario. )

Raw and a real treasure to read. Thanks for sharing.

That was fun and original. Dark, yes, but not depressing. Would be interesting to learn more about what they got out of the experiment and why they are ending it.

Two tales in one and I liked them both. Light hearted and a little mischievous. Thanks for sharing them.

Thanks. I think I've already gone through all of Josh Lanyon and Libby Drew. I'll check out the Horatio Nimier series. Also, if anyone else is looking - Jane Seville's "Zero at the Bone" is a great read. Thanks again!

What are your recommendations for a mystery or adventure story? Looking for something with adult characters that's not focused on coming out issues (okay if that's part of the story, just not the focus). Slight preference for the real world setting vs. fantasy or sci-fi. Thanks!

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I get LAVA magazine as part of USAT registration and I'm subscribed to a bunch of news feeds. Same question.

You've given us two, strong leading men here and a great romance. The details in the settings and the realistic internal dialogue of the main character really drew me into the story. I like the way the fantasy aspect sort of crept up in this chapter. I hope there's more to follow.

Nicely drawn characters and just the right tone/emotions. I liked it.

What about going as some well known gays? Oscar Wilde, for example...did he have a paramour? Or, a rock'n roll theme as Elton John and David Bowie from Bowie's Ziggy Stardust days. I do like Zombie's body painting idea...and the linked elf.

Congrats Cassie!

1. Portugal, particularly the Azores 2. Spain 3. Kenya 4. Australia 5. New Zealand

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No. Video conferencing is bad enough. I can't imagine a widespread broadcast. Who is your celebrity lookalike?

Independence. Are most of your friends close in age, varied, or of a different generation?

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White Zombie - More Human Than Human How old were you when you first started working?

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