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Thank you again for the help. My editors and beta readers help me improve my work so much.

It always seems I leave that door open for more.

Well I'm glad I could help fight the chill. Just needed a little hope around now.

Well, I figured America needed someone who could blow the bigots away, bring a little peace, and ease a few souls. As for grandchildren, Mrs. Pop is both a mother and a fixer. Martin is bound to have something magical in his future.

I'm grateful that you enjoyed it.

It is like the sword of Damocles is hanging over them. Just a somber mood even if there wasn't more of a direct threat. What a pre birthday celebration?

I'm glad you enjoyed Martin. It was just something I needed, a tale of hope and love.

The thud of the newspaper hitting the front door drew my attention. That was how I was always informed of a new case requiring my special talents. I was a fixer, like so many of my family. We always seemed to be pulled into someone’s life as they reached a now or never situation. “Martin, for heaven’s sake, your newspaper is here. Go get it, boy!” Mom’s voice echoed through the house. “Yes, Mom,” I called back. The joys of coming to visit my mother, even as I was pushing forty; in her

Martin Pop is the vein of magic people who show up, fix the problems a family is experiencing and then leaves. He is a creature of magic like Mary Poppins or Nanny McPhee. Where he goes healing, love, and happiness is bound to follow. Martin, unlike the others, finds himself working in the United States rather than England or Australia, because unfortunately Americans need that type of magic more right now. What happens when this magic man is called to aid an injured soldier and his poor nephew?  Written for the 2018 Fall Anthology - Fight Back and/or Good Intentions

Beautiful. Really enjoyed the first four. Cannot wait for the next group.

There is so much that you cover here. Aging is still something not handled well. It worse for those of the LGBTQ community, who may not have married or never found a partner. Well meaning family members can sometimes be more of a curse, even if their hearts are in the right spot. You feel for Jack. He lost his husband, his home, and his piano. I'm grateful he is still able to rebuild his life. Mukisa is literally a stranger in a strange land. He has cultural differences, prejudices, and fear to overcome. Luckily, Jack has offered to be a sort of sponsor for his education. Tommy and Moira were bright spots. They offered humanity to Jack. Friendship and a sense of desirability can do wonders. I think most of us have a Clive in our lives. They are sweet, well intentioned, but super high maintenance. They are good in small doses. Thank you for a thought provoking story.

I really enjoyed this. When they started out per lottery, I thought this isn't going to last long. I was right and wrong. I love how you handled the war. I'm grateful both men got to be dad. The only thing I want more details about the big bads. They aren't affected by gamma radiation but nuclear radiation has done them in. What are they like? Why did they pick earth? Good story, but would love more. Now I sound like others. Lol. Grateful for what you shared.

There is a reason we cling to our freedoms, because we are so lucky to have them. Carlos, as a former teacher this story gives hope in a lot respects. First, Roge is a stellar student. He works hard, is the top of his class, works for the mayor. As a teacher, I'd have told him cursing isn't the way to go, but I'd applaud his desire and need to see a change in how things are handled. Unfortunately there are too many administrators who dont want to rock the boat or see any kind of change if the publicity could be bad in any way. Instead of guiding and standing up for Roge, she attempted to silence and bury his accomplishments. She deserved to be let go. Finally, Mr Cruz and all elected officials need to remember they work for those who put them in office. They are supposed to represent those who elected them to office, and carry out the will of the people, not their own desires. Finally, guns in schools are deadly. Year after year, the death tolls rise and we are left with "thoughts and prayers" for the fallen. Laws need to be changed to protect us all. Thank you for a thought provoking piece. Wayne

Val, You mean you didn't read them all yet? Lol

Hmm. Lu has nothing to do with the sea, other than being blue. We know he is not the original Lucifer, but he has innate power, comes from a very powerful family, and Fire doesn't trust him at all, even if Opie does.

To say I read a lot, is like saying there is a drop or two of water in the ocean. Fantasy, Mythology, and Science Fiction have been major influences. From Tolkien to Brooks, from Greek to Norse, and countless others I find the "others" interesting. Some I like to befriend, some I'd love as guards, and others I'd love to just meet out of curiosity which is how I used them in Jonas. As for how Opie "opened" Jonas' dad, well. I think most of us would hope someone changed because of their love for us and not due to someone else's influence. I agree, Opie could have done much worse, and we still dont know what Lu might have done if he got involved. Thanks for the comment.

I've worked three 10 hours shifts, so that darn shiny is mine!

I'm not sure what that is, but ...hmm. Opie is different. 🤣

This might just be what both boys need. However, I doubt we've heard the last of Ben.

Building off the last one. Thanksgiving memes....

I try to leave things open, but find as much as I might be ready to go back to a set of characters, sometimes by the time I'm able, the interest is gone.

I have 5, 4, 1. So Grinch, cane, and tree. Beware every Who down in Whoville! I'm a mean one. Poor Dr. Seuss has no idea what is loose. Five words times a hun is the max, and no more is a fact. Hard at work on this, might just be bliss.

Barely a poet. The person below me loves to cook.

It's sort of a mixed bag, but here goes. I am thankful to still be here, for a doctor who spotted an issue and had me go to a surgeon. For a good surgeon who helped me survive a triple bypass. I am thankful for having met a man who was a close friend until his passing. He has left a mark on my heart that I'll carry to my grave. I'm thankful for also knowing a young soldier, who did what he could. He too will be remembered. I'm thankful for family and friends who have rallied around me and each other with love and support. I'm thankful that I'll get to spend part of Thanksgiving day with my father before I have to work my retail job. Finally, I'm thankful that I was able to donate to the foodbank for those with less.

The title and blurb are a pain. Sometimes the title is easy - Accidents Happen because my idea revolved around a near accident. Then you have something like Seeon and I was just name it after the damn character. Blurbs are always a question of did I entice them enough or am I just giving the whole thing away? It is a struggle I'm never sure I'll win.