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  1. Carlos Hazday
    Thank you.
  2. Carlos Hazday
    I think the apathy so many Americans have when it comes to politics may be due to ignorance. And as far as those standardized tests go, they should go. Forcing teachers to mold their lessons simply to increase grades in those things reduces the overall quality of education.
  3. Carlos Hazday
    It should but I wonder what topics are stressed in those classes these days. School days and years are limited and certain topics are replace with more current ones. The basics of government deserves to be part of the curriculum no mater what.
  4. Carlos Hazday
    CJ strikes again. He has a way of tackling issues that resonate with readers. Too often, educators are underpaid and overworked, CJ brings the private sector into the equation instead of having the government intervene once mor. I thought the approach fit in well with his dislike of mandates and excessive regulations.
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    LOL I didn't even think of that when I brought in a jewelry box. I can't recall what I was taught in high school, but college's a different story. I had to read most of the Federalist Papers for my freshman government class. That's probably beyond the scope of CJ's new organization, but learning the basics of our governmental institutions wouldn't hurt. Of course, I'll delve a tad deeper into what he's doing in a future CJ story. I didn't want him stealing the show in this one.
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    I think a couple of years at a service academy will help almost anyone mature. I sure as hell hope so since those cadets will be the ones leading our military forces in the future.
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    “Jesus, Peterson, wipe that stupid look off your face already.” Joel crumpled a piece of paper and ricocheted it off Ritch’s forehead. “What look?” “The silly one you get every time you talk to your woman. You do it whenever you call her.” As he did most nights, Ritch had taken a break from studying to call Lucy. Because of the regimented schedule at the Academy, evenings were the most convenient time to do so. He had warned Lucy if she called or texted him during the day, they
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    A Man's Job

    Carlos Hazday commented on Carlos Hazday's story chapter in A Man's Job

    Guess you liked the chapter, eh?
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    My Lucky Day

    Carlos Hazday commented on Carlos Hazday's story chapter in My Lucky Day

    Never read that. There's a story on Nifty titled CJ, but not really worth reading. The author couldn't figure out what he was writing. I trudged through it, but never again. The theme of allowing people to out themselves when ready will be a recurring one. In the main series and in spinoffs.
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    GMA XXV

    Carlos Hazday commented on Carlos Hazday's story chapter in GMA XXV

    Wouldn't fit into the decor. I see the front and dining rooms as being somewhat formal. Pocket door inspiration was the home of a banker in Miami. His dining room was in the center of the house, had 2 swinging doors to the kitchen, and pocket, french doors on the other four walls. LMAO, Either old or if they move to Los Angeles and start rooting for the Lakers. IT'S A GIRL! Didn't you notice all the pink at the reveal party? LOL They wouldn't be caught dead doing one of those silly things. I'm delighted to see you embrace violence. Welcome to the dark side.
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    Coda

    Carlos Hazday commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in Coda

    LMAO Didn't I write a story about that?
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    Coda

    Carlos Hazday commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in Coda

    One of my favorite chapters in the book. Primarily thanks to one character's appearance. No, you wankers, not HIM. Karma. It came in, kicked ass, and didn't bother taking names. Rita, Heinrich, Willy, and Zoltan all got their comeuppance. Excellent job wrapping things up, Parker. The growth in Rick is so pronounced, he barely resembles the insecure individual we met so many chapters ago. I guess it's proof of what love can do. I foresee Gus Morales performing during the 2041 Presidential Inauguration festivities.
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    Embers 12

    Carlos Hazday commented on WolfM's story chapter in Embers 12

    Are you loving the speculation?
  14. Carlos Hazday
    @serelec I can be painfully honest. Ruthless some people would call it. LOL Be aware stories garner readers for years after being posted. I left a review yesterday on one published before I was a member, even though the author has since died. And my first novel, published in 2015, still gets readers and comments. Your chapter was fine, decent writing, and a potentially interesting premise. Good luck.
  15. Carlos Hazday
    Considering a recent discussion on providing feedback to authors, I'm trying to practice what I hope my readers embrace. That statement, however, ensures I won't read the next installment. If there's even the slightest possibility the author will abandon a story, I'm not willing to invest myself in it only to be left hanging at some point. My advice to new authors has always been: Write the damn thing, then post. My attitude has not changed. Best of luck to you.
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    It's going to take me a few days to get used to the new reactions. Us geezers tend to dislike change. 😁 A handful of newer members started reading Cadet, discovered there were a couple of related stories, and braved starting at the beginning. You're right the fact I'm still writing about the characters might give me more incentive to reply, but I know Parker does as well and he creates new casts for every story. Reading some of these old chapters when I get new comments makes me cringe though. I've started cleaning up typos and punctuation in Summer and one of these days ill post updated versions. May take a while.
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    Embers 12

    Carlos Hazday commented on WolfM's story chapter in Embers 12

    The hellish drive down the side road kept me on the edge of my seat when I first read the chapter, and once again just now. Forget the lycan aspect, I'm in complete awe of firefighters who risk their lives to protect others. Now, if All Flash could stop mucking around and get his shit together... 😁
  18. Carlos Hazday
    @dughlas Isn't it fun to read comments years after the story posted? I don't understand authors who ignore them on their older works.
  19. Carlos Hazday
    Sadly, Jack's gone. Thankfully, his stories remain. Professional Courtesy's not perfect but it's an endearing story. I believe were the author still alive, he might have revised it again to maintain relevant contemporary references. It is nonetheless an enjoyable read. I admit Jack's style and subject matter influences my writing, hell I borrowed one of his characters for a story. An openly gay father may have been somewhat uncommon when this was published, but today they're found everywhere. The progress made in the past 10 years may have been hard to foresee, but Professional Courtesy treated the matter with respect and joy. The Flynns will charm you. And for those of you into hot sex scenes, Brian and Eric might be what you're looking for.
  20. Carlos Hazday
    Go big or go home. LOL But I don't understand what you mean by cliffhangers. () Glad you enjoyed the first installment!
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    Crush on You

    Carlos Hazday commented on Carlos Hazday's story chapter in Crush on You

    Thank you. From the beginning, I wanted to make the story somewhat realistic. Cheating and separations are frequent, and I wanted to reflect that in the story.
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    No Surrender

    Carlos Hazday commented on Carlos Hazday's story chapter in No Surrender

    Yeah... I definitely amped up the drama once I'd established the premise and the characters.
  23. Carlos Hazday
    Unfortunately, Lourdes is fictional, but there are many mothers (and fathers) who still reject their kids when they come out. I don't have any of my own, but it breaks my heart when parents toss kids out. My niece just turned 25. At birth, she was one of those pretty babies, all blond hair and blue eyes. I made a joke about buying my brother a shotgun for when she started dating. Something to show any guy she went out with. My brother's reaction? "Not sure I could use a shotgun on a woman if she turns out to be a lesbian." That type of attitude gives me hope.
  24. Carlos Hazday
    Stock up on beer and chips LOL
  25. Carlos Hazday
    Thanks, JR. And although a little late, welcome to GA. Big Mac's still too big. Maybe a 1/4 pounder w/cheese? A lot of my readers met Ritch in his brother's stories when our cadet wasn't even a teen. 5 years younger than CJ, he was always the little kid in the group. Y main goal with this story was to show him maturing sufficiently to make a good AF officer. We get a bit more of that in the next chapter.
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