CassieQ

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (OLD MAN!!)

It makes me so happy to read about so many people that enjoyed my characters and my story Thank you!!

Indeed. I'm not sure if I could live in a world like this either, but if you've never known anything different, this kind of behavior could be considered "normal".

The whole experience, from the ritualization of sex to the substitution of a male "teacher" in lieu of a female is, as you put it "on the weird side of the meter". (I love that phrase, I'm going to have to remember it). As Tibial said, the official explanation behind it is so men can better understand the "pain of penetration" and therefore, help men become "better lovers" by identifying with and having a better idea of how to please their female partners. But with so many things, there is a deeper level behind this ritual, one of the possibilities being that this is another way for a female to emphasize her power in a matriarchal society, by forcing men to interact with each other in a sexual way before granting rights to sexual union with a female. In cases like this one, however, it can backfire.

We had too much cloud cover last night, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for this evening

Pretty close to the summer solstice too. Cool

LOL. I love you Jo Ann.

...why? Just why? I don't get it.

Thank you Bill W. I enjoyed D&D when I played in college, although I don't remember too much about the dice. I had to roll a couple times, but it wasn't a major component of our games like it was for this story. But Carter sure likes to stack his odds. Glad you enjoyed.

Thank you KC, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Who doesn't love D&D? I like the guys in this story as well, so you might be seeing more of them.

Thank you carringtonrj. I loved Dungeons and Dragons back when I used to play. And no, I don't think of sweet as an insult, since that was what I was going for! I like to write light and happy every once and a while.

Thank you Daithi. I never quite got into online games, but played the pen and paper versions a few times in college. They were fun. And I like the dynamic between the two main characters, both too stubborn to say anything and then arguing about it later. I'm glad you enjoyed it

As Jo Ann said, I can't bring myself to "like" this. Horrifying and shocking, but very powerful. You are very brave for sharing it.

Thank you Myiege. I played D&D in college. This was FUN to write, I really enjoyed it

Thank you Jo Ann. I can do sweet from time to time and who doesn't love a happy ending?

Thank you comic. Carter was pretty obviously head over heels, wasn't he? Nice to know I can do sweet every once and a while

Very nice, but sad. I didn't see anything wrong with dating two guys at the beginning, but later on yeah, he had to chose one. I would have chosen Will. I mean, come on, the guy gave Sean TOYS. That's awesome

I like this. Chris and Jerry are very cute. I like the way they were both worrying about the other person. Good read!

Buzzfeed. Always Buzzfeed

Happy Birthday!!!

I disagree. Like Sasha said earlier, I think it actually helps to be busy. But that is just what works for me. If I have plenty of time, it actually makes it harder to write. I'll think of things I need to do for the house, or errands to run and I'll put it off, because "Hey, I've got plenty of time". If I have a ton of things to do, it actually makes me want to sit down and write, because if I don't get it done right then, I know I will be too busy with all the things I have to do to do it later. I don't know about you, but being relaxed with plenty of time and no stress is not something most people are going to be able to find very often

I feel like a little bit of a hypocrite, considering how little writing I have done lately, but I thought I would give this a go. The best way I figure out how to write is to find some way, any way, to work it into your day. When I was working in the hospital, I would leave the house early and write a little bit in my car each morning before I went inside. Nowadays, I will write during my lunch break, because I am usually too drained to be very productive after a full work day. I will try to grab a little bit of time, even a couple of hours, on my days off, and usually write while I'm traveling by train, plane or car (if someone else is driving). I guess it all comes down to exploiting opportunities for me but if someone has better advice, I'm all ears!

But apples also have antioxidants and fiber. Good stuff

I don't know if you want any advice, but have you tried aquatics? It works great for most of my patients who have difficulty with exercises because they are in the water which reduces the strain on their joints during movement. Just a thought

Cool!