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I am so honored to be reading this story.......it is beautifully written.........makes me happy, sad, horny, thankful, hopeful, did I mention horny?............... Mike

You're killing me.......I hate cliffies..................Mike

Gary, I like many many others have been through some tough times, rough issues and bleak futures......but the present state of the country and the entire planet seems overwhelming for my mind to make sense of it.....A feeling of hopelessness is something that I have fought throughout my life; I think hopelessness is winning....AND, I for once don't have a backup plan.....can't even come up with something...anything that will make a difference............. I've always liked the lyric......."better to burn out than fade away"............It now is so more special to me...........Mike

Thanks Gary, I needed this Mike

I may be wrong, but in my humble opinion, sometimes a kiss is more intimate than the actual coupling of genitals. I am a complete pushover for a great set of lips....let's not even start on the tongue....................Mike

"He put his smile back on and joined Sean as they got into the car and drove off to enjoy however many days they have left together." .........OK Jon, exactly what does this mean? sounds ominous............BTW, you've definitely captured the "meeting my family and friends" topic perfectly........My compassion to Tyler for facing this almost impossible burden with class and quasi-confidence....................Loved it.....................Mike

Mourning the loss of someone dear, whether by death, or a relationship failing can have long term effects that we can't always recognize, address and process. Crippling darkness has been my friend.....a refuge from reality, a barrier to keep others safely at a distance.......quiet, yet deafening in its overwhelming insistence. Sometimes, just a sentence read can send me back to that time, in remembrance of much darker times..........I have learned, hopefully, to accept the past, live for the present, and plan for the future...........Thank you Gary for sharing your words, I celebrate my journey and wish others the love and support needed to get through life's landmines...................Mike

Wish I had been there to witness ......truly the Holy Spirit is alive...........Mike

Happy Birthday Gary.......This is what life is all about.....memories.......I really needed to remember that lesson this week......Thank you, my friend.................Mike

tim, I so relate to the mood of this piece.....I don't see it as a sad or melancholy at all....just truth and fact........I get this vibe, almost at a cellular level............Mike

... Sorry! Ahh, shit. I was hoping I wouldn't cry this time, but... talking to you always makes me miss you even more. It's our birthday again. Nineteen this year. And... yeah. It just isn't the same if we're not sharing it. I hate birthdays, Jase. I hate them. I just want them to stop. I won't even tell my new friends in the city when our birthday is, because... well, I know they care, but... when people say happy birthday, all I do is get sad. It's not a celebration anymore. You and I splitting a cupcake at midnight... and then you always let me eat the whole thing like a fatass... that was the only celebration I ever wanted. Without you, birthdays... just... ugh, no. I don't like them. I only have one because... well, I suppose it's for Mum. This sounds so familiar to me.......I haven't celebrated a birthday since I was 9 years old.......how could I................Thanks for the tears...........Matt tells me to shut up too........................Mike

As a surviving twin, I can only smile with the memories of the countless conversations that I've had with my Matt.......it has been almost 54 years since he died; but time has no power in reducing my destruction of his loss. Thanks for expressing the chaotic ramblings that ring so clear to me..................Mike

As much as I wish Kevin could find peace within himself, I feel that until he faces and conquers those demons within, he will be forever broken......Adam seems to be too rigid and controlled by opinions of others to be a supportive and nurturing partner.............That being said............I truly want them to find some common ground on which they can develop a healthy relationship; both need the other..........the hell to all who would interfere............. Great chapter, as always..............Love these guys, even when they (you) make me crazy.................Mike

GREAT START.................:)MIKE