joann414

We all do things that others, not even some of our close friends know. I have some real quirks that would shock some people because they think I'm so particular about my housekeeping, etc. I think the one that would shock them most is my bedding. During the summer, I take the sheets off my bed and put a quilt as a bottom sheet. It's 100% cotton and is probably three years old. I actually wash it like it was a sheet, at least once a week. When I get out of the sheet mode, I do away with the top sheet and sleep under a fleece blanket. You'd be surprised how cool they are during the summer. I actually think this stems from the first sleeping bag I received as a child. I slept in that thing on top of my covers until it was too short for me. My mom washed it weekly. When winter comes, I put the sheets back on the bed, but put fleece below me and still on top of me. My hubby loves that. He's cold natured and I'm hot natured. Another thing is clothing. I'm a tomboy from way back there. Jeans and jean shorts are staples for me. I have enough of these and tee shirts to supply a small army. I wear boots with the jeans and leather tennis shoes with my shorts. I know, not really quirky. The quirky thing is that I love pretty lingerie. So, I might be in blue jeans, tee shirt, boots, and the latest Victoria Secret lingerie kinda wierd huh. To go along with all of that, I love expensive colognes. I wear them to work everyday. It's one of those things that I feel naked going without. Before I tell anymore, someone else has to spill.

Happy Birthday Adam! Have a great day

I'm here, I'm here, I'm here!!!!!

You're not late It is today and what a beautiful bouquet

The advantage of writing about character's in your own age group is if you're competent writer, you can hit the dialogue spot on. IMO, you did this. Some may say you ran on a little, but I think it's exactly how a 17 year old boy would talk to his friends on both main characters accounts. Great start and I'll be watching for more. Welcome to GA

The Admiral doesn't have a chance against the powers that be directing him:P I feel that this is just the tip of the iceberg as to what you are going to let Abel and Dennis perform throughout the story. The fact that the Grandfather concedes that Abel and Dennis are more powerful but him being the matriarch, he demands respect in the ways one should demand respect. (hope that makes sense) As a family, they're a powerhouse. This chapter shows how close they are making the reader wonder what you've got up your sleeve for later chapters. If you see Santa before I do this year, would you please tell him I want on of Abel's showers for Christmas. I'll send my playlist to you.

So bonding strengthens their powers. Even Grandfather was shocked. I love how you're moving their relationship to another level using their love and their powers. also, you always leave me hungry for more of the story and now for chocolate cake.

Great chapter. It went from an exciting episode of "Star Trek" to "Father Knows Best"

Happy Birthday Bill

Happy Birthday Cia!

I was thinking maybe the folded kiss was the thoughts and descriptions of feelings.

Better late than never......Congratulations to both of you. Have a warm and wonderful life!!!!!

I guess I like to punish myself by looking at this thread. Sheesh! Terminator spider, skeeter spider, but the best are dead spiders.

Sounds like a storm is coming alright. I was wondering what Chapmistress was. I couldn't figure out if I'd missed it or something. The boys seem so close. I'm glad all three of the guys are going though. Hopefully, there's safety in numbers. This gets better and better.

Yes he would kiss him and you stopped before he did Now I have to see what is going to happen next

Wonderful story and clever ending. I was intrigued from beginning to end. For some reason, I'd love to read Ben's story one day. He deserves a little happiness of his own. I love when you have like a "stream of consciousness" run of descriptive emotions in a person like when you were talking about Ben and what he'd done. It was sad and although horrible, you wrote it in a way that pulled at the reader's heart. Of course, Shaun and Adam ride off into the golden light that flows from Adam. Loved this!!!!!

Lily, steadfast until the end. She'd make a wonderful friend!

I'm guessing sister here although I may be completely wrong. Andrea definitely feels a connection though.

Ben is a tortured soul from way back. At least him actions with Daniel tapped the compassion in him and made him a better man. Nothing else to say about him.

Poor guilt ridden Shaun. He did what Daniel asked but still feels like a failure.

Speechless!

OMG! I know he did not just die. Where is Ben? Does he know what to do? Sheesh.

So do some of the players not know they are part of the game or what? You still have me in tangles.

Well, I hope he knocked the bitch out! Telepathy and psychics huh? Love it. This has been a helluva ride and hating for it to end.

I was wondering how you were going to get Andrea back into the picture and in what frame of mind. I've my idea of who she is. Now I'm a little more sure. Never know though with you:P