Cole Matthews

Thanks Dughlas! The journey really is the thing! The path will be twisted and I hope you enjoy it! Who knows what the destination will be!

Hahaha! Well, thank you Irritable1 I'm glad you enjoyed it! I love Kendra too. She's pretty interesting. I appreciate the kind review.

Symbols “You should probably get some groceries. It’s a lot cheaper,” his mother said closing the refrigerator door. “All you have in here is beer and a moldy piece of pizza. This is no way to live.” Roy suppressed his desire to throw a muzzle on his mother. She’d been at his small, two bedroom house for only ten minutes and already had worn out his ears. “It’s been hectic at the store. I eat out most of the time.” “You work at a grocery store Roy. You could pick up a few things once i

Very interesting description and great review Jo Ann! I love Nephilim's work so ive got to check this out. Thanks!

Happy Birthday Bill! Have a great day! Mann's got the spanking machine ready for you!

You are very right except the symbolism to the viewer desperately looking for affirmation of his or her feelings. We tend to "find" things to have personal meaning. I realize it's not a homoerotic or homoromantic moment in an objective sense of history. But it's art interpreted by the viewer to derive meaning. To a man with gay feelings, I think this would become homoromantic. That's the premise of my thesis at least. Thanks for the careful and close critique. I love this stuff! Ron, you're the best!

I'm so curious about Kristina and her love life. Is there something going on that she is willing to open up a little more? Hmmmmm! Thanks for sharing.

Happy Birthday Cia! Do something special for yourself.

First Kiss Imagine this: You are seated with your fiancée in a movie theater in the late 1920’s. Your arm is around her but your eyes are drawn to the man sitting a few seats away. You’ve had these feelings your whole life, but you can’t act on them. It’s illegal. It’s immoral. It’s wrong. You played around with your best friend as a kid. Those feelings evoked a response that aroused you like no girl ever had. The movie is about to begin. It’s a story set a few years ago during The Great War. Not too far away, there is a woman sitting with her husband. His hand lies possessively over hers. She’s thinking about last night. She feels guilty because it never should have gone that far. But her best friend’s kisses were so much sweeter than her husband’s. Why? It wasn’t the right thing for a woman to do with another woman, but the temptation was too great. The screen starts to flicker in the silence of the theater. The organ and a couple of other instruments start playing as the opening credits roll. It’s the acclaimed movie “Wings” that everyone has been talking about. In the starring role is “The It Girl” Clara Bow. The movie has nudity. It’s shocking how they show soldiers getting physicals with flashes of the male rear end and Clara Bow’s naked breasts make a split second appearance. What really strikes you and the woman with equally as impure thoughts, is a kiss between two men. It’s not a simple peck on the lips. It lingers as one best friend says goodbye to the other. While silent films are more expressive than sound pictures would be, it is powerful. This depicts two men who loved each other dearly saying farewell. From http://www.filmsite.org/sexinfilms3.html Handsome young soldier John "Jack" Powell (Charles "Buddy" Rogers) placed a lingering fraternal kiss on the mouth of his dying friend David Armstrong (Richard Arlen), with the title card reading: "You - you know there is nothing in the world that means so much to me as your friendship" followed by: "I knew it - - all the time - - " The movie “Wings” isn’t an art or foreign film. This picture won the Academy Award for “Best Production.” It was a long running movie that had millions of viewers. The Digital Fix explains it like this: “Wings was a huge hit, running for over two years at its first engagement cinemas. In some venues it showed as a Magnascope presentation: a process where some sequences of the film was projected on a considerably larger screen, rather like IMAX except without the large-format film stock. It helped that Charles Lindbergh's successful transatlantic flight had fuelled a popular interest in aviation, so this film undoubtedly tapped into a popular mood. Sadly though, the coming of sound, later the same year, rendered silent films like this obsolete in the eyes of many studios…” The context of the film doesn’t matter. Nor does the fact the two men were battling over the heart of Clara Bow’s character. What is significant is the display of these two men’s affection for one another in such a poignant way. How would you feel seeing that? What would your thoughts and emotions be after watching it on the screen? At this point in history, there were no places for men or women to meet each other. This scene sparks hope and promise I think. It may not strictly be a moment in gay history, but I believe it was one that may have lit a fire in some hearts. Read more: http://film.thedigitalfix.com/content/id/77369/wings-masters-of-cinema.html#ixzz3AZcIqe9r If you’d like to watch the scene of the two men saying goodbye, it can be found here:

Thanks Dawn! I'm glad you liked it. I'm not sure we can replicate Substance P or that it would work to stimulate neuro genesis. I can see a researcher trying this though. I appreciate the review!

Thanks Renee!! This character sketch is becoming a novella called "The Art of Being Gay." Hope you enjoy their antics!!!!

Transitions take time and familiarity. I moved to Minneapolis at 27 and without a boyfriend. It was hard making it home at first. I'd never lived here before. I made friends at work and my new haunts. That's the easiest avenue I found. But you have to take chances. Once you do and find like souls it becomes home. It took me three lonely months and I made lifelong connections. That's my experience.

Happy Birthday!!!! Do something special for yourself!

Very well done. Jame's confrontation is just what Luke needed. A trip to Greg's room, a remembrance of his brother, and the realization he's not in control was necessary. Lovely scenes and so touching. Thanks Sasha.

I can't believe I've missed this. I love Purpose and Second Shot so this has got to be next on my list! This is why checking out the blog and having a premium membership pays off.

Hahahaha! That is a good pun! Very apt! Next chapter we will truly meet Roy. Oh, and Roy's mother too. She's...well you'll find out.

What a delightful little tease into the minds of these boys. So fun loving and the trickster is so apt. Now what was the trick Jeremy played on Sam. Hmmm! I'm intrigued and want to know soon... Thanks for sharing Ron.

The effect of Jim's outing himself on others is so powerful. His actions have taken on such greater significance with others outside the circle. The transformation of the teammates is interesting as well. Great job having them change, subtly and incrementally as time passes. Attitudes take time to equalize and shift. The members of the team are battening the hatches to some extent. Jim did save the team after all. I wonder if some resentment will crop up. Regardless, great job Graeme with managing a flock which doesn't want to herd as one. It is compelling.

Identity is an interesting concept. Chad has never thought of himself as gay until now. It's a part he's kept hidden. Now he has to face that part of his feelings. Do others hate him for that part or resentment because they never really knew him? I'm not sure. Chad doesn't know what being gay means. I love your analogy of the butterfly and cocoon. It's very apt. Thank you for enjoying this chapter and your comments. It's fascinating stuff.

Thanks Dghlas! I hope you enjoy what comes next. Roy will add add a certain flair to the story. That's for reviewing and reading!

Haha! Thanks Huk! We probably won't hear about that night soon, but Ty's coming. I'm writing the second chapter tomorrow. Coming to you soon!

Thanks Jim! They will be interesting and in Chapter 2 you'll see some quirkiness as well. I appreciate the review.

Thanks LBO! I love clueless men. They are so cute.

It's scarier coming out to yourself than anyone else I believe. Stepping out from the familiar closet as a mature adult takes some getting used to. After all, closets can be stifling but also cozy and safe. I'm so glad you're enjoying it Lisa. Thanks!

Justin is a pretty special kid. His relationship with Chad is very close. They are friends I think, as well as father/son. Justin will be an integral part of the new story. He'll be far away but ever present. Thanks so much for the review CK!