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Thanks again for posting your comments. Jim

I intentionally made Jed be larger than life and justifiably confident in his masculinity. He insisted on being a Dom. I just wanted him bossy and to challenge TR in several ways. Thanks again for posting your comments. Jim

I have several characters that started off as walk-ons but then they just took on a life of their own. Like Joe Don, the Uncle in c of H, Miss Julie, even Bill the trooper went from being a homophobic jock to a love interest in the course of penning that chapter. He was conceived in order to give Travis a reason not to like htis town... You see how that went. I don't like stories that introduce so many characters it the sub plots inundate the main characters and the original plot line. Like if enough pople are involved no one gets the blame for a story that started out fine but wound up chasing its own tale. (He who groans at that pun... It just slipped out kind of like a fart in Sunday School. Still, I am proud of it.) Thanks again pickuptoy, Jim

I am laughing at your comment. It brings me a thrill knowing we have discussed so many gifted writers whose work we have shared and I will admit I had wanted to get you to read mine in hopes you could perhaps offer some insight for improvement. The comments you have made have been so much more positive than I had hoped. I realy expected to do some serious rewriting. I was prepared for a less than positive critique. Now, I am really pleased and relieved. But, then we haven't come to the controversial parts. Here's hoping. Thanks again for posting your comments. Jim

I really like to see speculation. That reflects serious interest. thanks for commenting. Jim

I have learned to trust your words So, thank you. Jim Ps, The journal mentioned in Gordy tied Gordy’s dad and John’s Dad together as lover’s. Some may be in TR’s Tale... Not quite sure. But I enjoy GA’s ability to edit on site with immediate results. I am looking to leave GA and would like to post my stories on my own website where I could post wth a warning as to content, etc on home page. I do respect GA’s legal liabilities but I wonder about how the commercials have become more prevalent than in past years... Now see, that i the kind of mental wonderings that get me censored in here. Jim

I accept that I was probably distracted and considering other elements of our exchange. Jim

Thanks for commenting, you opinion means a lot. Jim

I am not sure I made it clear that TRs Tale followed Gordy Comes Home. I regret that now. The story line is not critical as each story stands alone but share supporting characters and of course that same town. I regret it as TRs tale had NO controversial topics except some BDSM. Here they take on politics and religion and that caused an uproar among readers. I will contact you via email and recommend you stop reading this talk now and read TRs Tale before continuing here. Jim

I am amazed that YOU , pickuptoy, could get so involved in my story! I consider you to be very analytical. So you praise warms the cockels of my thumping gizzard. Thanks for commenting, hope you don't miss too much sleep. Sleep is important, even to a young man like you. Jim

It has been a long time since I have looked at this story. It is funny as it comes back so clearly through your comments. I also remember enough to think there may be some surprises ahead. Thanks for the comments, Jim

Thank you. I value your comments because they come with a certain cache. You are an excellent writer in your own right, even if you have yet to post. Jim

Thanks again for your comments. It is a pleasure to see readers get involved with my characters and their struggles. Jim

Thanks for commenting. I am glad you enjoy me work. I hope you continue to enjoy it as it develops. Jim

Considering the stories you have recommended and shared that you have enjoyed, I am truly flattered. Thank you for commenting, Jim

Considering the stories you have recommended I am truly flattered at your comments. Thank you, Jim

I think you just have to read on. If you don't find your answers email me. Thanks for commenting. Jim

As to truth in national politics... I am interested in an comparative analysis involving feudalistic Europe and Japan with today's American society. I exclude today's oppressive or third world regimes because the aforementioned were reportedly the best of their time, just as America is considered to be today. I suspect the "freedoms" and the "western lifestyle" we "enjoy" today are probably just as dependent upon our individual compliance and productivity just as the peasants in those cultures. That in and of itself is not evil but the limits by socioeconomic status is not conducive to developing a free and just society. God, Gods, spirits, demons, witches, et al are simply tools to manipulate the fearful first use to explain weather phenomenon now to justify injustice and inequality. So, while we bicker about which party is at fault or which candidate will better serve, in truth, it is simply, "sound and fury signifying nothing". We the people are serfs, we are slaves, we are sharecroppers. The amenities and conditions may be better and the labels change with the times but the shackles still bind.

Love is an amazing verb. It is not a declaration; whether shouted or whispered. It is seldom understood by those afflicted, nor by the recipients of such attachment. It can be the heaviest burden, or as light and strong and unstoppable as an angel's wings in flight. Love in all its many forms remains an illusive, unquantifiable enigma; immeasurable and unyielding in its depth. I am always warmed when love is made manifest in my life and in the fiction I read. I am encouraged by the love in grandmotherly smiles, warm embraces, in defending the defenseless, in easing a loved ones troubled soul, or simply an understanding embrace through a cold, dark and lonely night. When I find all these together, it warms me greatly. Bravo Zulu in capturing these many splendored love rs. Jim

Love the mystery and the building tension. Good Grief Charlie Brown! I haven't googled so many unfamiliar terms since... Well ever... Can't wait to read more and it is already past my bedtime. Thanks for posting. Jim

This story is so well written Connor comes to life and immediately you want to hug him and protect his tough little heart and destroy those who would dare hurt such as he. You will feel his pain, his suffering, the joy he finds in music and the love he finds with Ryan. If you enjoy a "happy for now" tale that takes some twists and turns on the journey, you will not be disappointed as you watch Conner grow. It will leave you with a satisfied smile and wishing it would go on and on. Like any good roller coaster it is exhilarating and must read. Jim Ford

Thank you for your comments. It has been a while since anyone commented but it does encourage me to work again on the saga of the Adams family when they first came to Texas. I have a couple of chapters that have been sitting for a year or more... I short conversation with Cia made me think I should do more. Thanks again, Jim

I love this tale mostly because it includes lust and love between men in a time when most "decent people" would deny those interactions ever happened at all, ever in history. As to the political intrigue, it seems to me that little changes between, England, France, America, or Northern Europe. Language and customs may differ but if you were not at least landed gentry you and yours did not matter. Little has changed. Santayana must be LHAO! Write Faster, Post Sooner. Jim

"Just keep in mind that he is a dominant. It's something that he can't change." I find it strange that there seems to be no compromise with regards to TC being a Dom and yet the original concept was to see David surrender his Dom status. I can only surmise, at this point, you are stating that since TC cannot change neither can David. Then the rest of this tale is simply seeing how they can salvage a friendship from a love affair. I can't help but think that reasoning is faulted since most married men seldom enjoy the level sexual activity they desire and in the positions they prefer and yet... I was married for 25 years and we had a mutually satisfying sex life that never involved another man. Something I strongly desired. I was faithful and monogamous for 23 years and raised three sons. So TC limiting his Dom play to satisfy his partner and to be with someone he loves,is to me, not beyond the pale. Unless David is about to meet a sub that is willing to sub for two Doms as one of the kids hinted. But then that premise was summarily discarded by David.

I was right. TC found Dr. Phil and David has Dr. Ruth. I was always a big fan of hers. I like the notion of letting his "Dom come out to play" in order to reestablish his perspective when it comes to sexual role play. I also like the idea of exploring exactly why he ran. "Would I be enough for TC?"