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  1. Carlos Hazday
    We lead by example. Not much more we can do.
  2. Carlos Hazday
    Yeah, but how do you deal with two four-year-old boys who want to do what their fathers and grandfathers are doing? LOL
  3. Carlos Hazday
    All we have to do is get a copy of the CJ series into everyone's hands! Unfortunately my type of story, which focuses on characters dealing with external forces instead of internal angst, are often ignored by those who prefer infighting between characters even if they're family. I've always tried to ensure when there are disagreements within the family, they get worked out.
  4. Carlos Hazday
    I don't foresee the military changing its approach to new cadets/recruits any time soon. A lot of that shouting and berating I thinks is designed to accustom rookies to following orders. If soldiers take their time obeying while on the field, it could cost lives.
  5. Carlos Hazday
    Kitt's a funny lady!
  6. Carlos Hazday
    I just mentioned to someone that writing Singer in 1000 word chapters helped me tighten up my writing and helped me focus on what's vital to the story. I love writing the "atmosphere" scenes, but sometimes less is more.
  7. Carlos Hazday
    More mature than I was too. Although I'll repeat what I've already said: he has outstanding role models who inspire and support him.
  8. Carlos Hazday
    Unlike his brother, who tends to smash through things at the first sign of not liking something, Ritch has a different approach. He accepted whatever it was they did to him, but he didn't stand by after. He took his time and approached the matter in a calm way. I think we all get pissed over different things, and this one was one of those for him. Let's see how the boxing team deals with having him around. At least the doolies will have his back no matter what may happen.
  9. Carlos Hazday
    He did! And I don't think it was his last one.
  10. Carlos Hazday
    I went through hell night when I pledged my fraternity. A few years later, when I was a national officer, I earned the wrath of my home chapter by endorsing sanctions against them for hazing. I think little rituals are fun and can be helpful, but it seems the rarely remain little and innocent. Way too often so called traditions evolve and degenerate into useless activities.
  11. Carlos Hazday
    George H W Bush did it to celebrate his 80th birthday! Interesting you mention Ritch's biological parents, I do have a scene involving them coming up.
  12. Carlos Hazday
    Thank you! I have a tendency to recycle characters, and I already have plans for a few in this story to resurface. Whether Donovan will be one of them, I'm not sure. It wouldn't be the first time I reused a jerk. Greg Nalbo, from Singer, had a nice little part in Malibu.
  13. Carlos Hazday
    Thanks, Wolf. I want to be adopted too. But considering I'm Abuelo Sebastian's age, I don't think the dads will take me in.
  14. Carlos Hazday
    Not that much. I've been to Milwaukee I think three times. Watching the art museum's wing open and close is a favorite memory. However, one of my all-time great motorcycle rides ever was through the northwestern forest region. I was on my way from Fargo to Milwaukee and that ride was magical. Wisconsin's a beautiful place.
  15. Carlos Hazday
    That was exactly what I wanted to convey. Ritch acknowledged the risk involved, but did the right thing regardless. Sometimes we have to accept sticking to what we believe in may have unpleasant repercussions.
  16. Carlos Hazday
    Ritch's becoming a leader. That makes me believe he'll make a good officer.
  17. Carlos Hazday
    There was a recent academy scandal about cheating during remote teaching last spring. There are rumors about expanding and strengthening the oath.
  18. Carlos Hazday
    I cringe now and then at how bad some stories are online. Mine benefit from outstanding work by my team. Often, it's not what parents say, but what they do. Brett and Cesar aren't typical parents, but their lives reflect their values. That's the best way for kids to learn.
  19. Carlos Hazday
    Take a look at my reply to DaddyDaveK's comment; it explains what I had to break where I did. Not sure why y'all call it a cliffie. LOL
  20. Carlos Hazday
    Nothing new there. The first half of this chapter was originally written as the end of the previous one. When I realized how obnoxiously long that one was, I decided to repeat Brett's phone call scene. I think it worked.
  21. Carlos Hazday
    At least you know I will not take log hiatus between chapters. Although there are a few chapters in need of editing, Cadet is written. I finished a short epilogue earlier today.
  22. Carlos Hazday
    Thanks, buddy
  23. Carlos Hazday
    @Kitt Before I embark on the next long story, I'm toying with a couple of shorter things. One of them has a bunch of my boys cliff diving in the Mediterranean. You don't want to join them? I'll probably repeat myself, but I'm a firm believer kids learn as much or more by watching their parents than by what they're told.
  24. Carlos Hazday
    He may be younger than CJ, but like with most brothers, the competition's intense. CJ pulled a similar stunt at Walls, but he was bombastic and public about it. I tried to show Ritch, with similar intentions, handled it differently. He did it in private and followed the chain of command.
  25. Carlos Hazday
    Yep. I'm inspired by TV, magazines, books, billboards... oh, and real people. Sometimes, if whatever sporting event I'm watching doesn't hold my attention, my mind will wander to a story. It's why I keep pen and paper by the couch.
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