Valkyrie
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Awww... Thanks for all the nice comments. I appreciate it and am glad you enjoyed the story.
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Thank you for reading and leaving such nice feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed it
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Thanks so much for the wonderful comments
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Thanks, Puppiull I'm glad you liked the story.
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Thank you so much for the kind comments, tim. No research... just over ten years experience working with adults with developmental disabilities. I'm beyond thrilled that my story touched so many people.
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Thanks so much, Sasha I work with adults with developmental disabilities and have several individuals with Down syndrome on my caseload. Peter is a mixture of several different people. The use of "April Fool", hand waving, hopping around, and his sexuality are based on people that are or have been on my caseload. I'm so glad the authenticity came through.
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Thanks so much, Lisa, and thanks again for your editing skills.
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Thank you so much for the comments. I'm glad you liked Peter's story.
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Thank you so much, Gary Peter is a mixture of several individuals I have known throughout the years. I had someone on my caseload once who used to say "April Fool" whenever he made a mistake, so he was the inspiration for the theme. And yes, they are very direct, honest people. There's no pretension, which is such a refreshing thing to be around.
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LOL Yeah, I guess I did combine both themes. I based the aide on comments/behavior I see from staff in the dayhabs where I work. She wasn't deliberately inconsiderate or inattentive to his needs, but rather it was her way of working with a population she didn't quite understand. I'm betting that after Peter's comments she'll change the way she talks to all the students in the classroom. Thanks for the comments, Tim. I'm glad you liked the story.
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Thank you so much, Parker.
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I loved writing this story. These individuals are dear to my heart and way too often overlooked in all facets of their lives. Bringing them to the spotlight means the world to me. I am absolutely over the moon that people thought enough of this story to vote it into first place.
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Thanks so much, Kitt I hope I was able to help people understand the depth and understanding that people with Down syndrome possess. They are some of the most amazing people I know.
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Awww... thanks so much, William This story is dear to my heart and it makes me very happy to know it touched others as well.
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Thanks for the great review, droughtquake. People with Down syndrome are very capable when given the chance. I've heard of several individuals with Down syndrome who have started their own businesses. There are quite a few actors/actresses out there--the actress on "American Horror Story" comes to mind. She also is a runway model, which I think is so fantastic. I think that sexuality is something that's not really addressed with the developmentally disabled. They have sex-ed classes, but I'm not sure how much they talk about sexuality, so maybe I'm wrong. Anyway, thanks again for the comments. I really appreciate it.
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Thanks so much, LBO It took me a long time to think of the title and I was pretty proud of it. I'm glad you liked the story so much
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April 8 : Emi, A Man of Mistakes
Valkyrie commented on Emi GS's story chapter in April 8 : Emi, A Man of Mistakes
I can't say it much better than Mac, Lyssa, and tim said. We all make mistakes. It's how we deal with them that matters. -
Thanks so much, Gary
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I agree with Puppilull. I was drawn right in and have so many questions swirling around my brain. You definitely do shorts well! To answer your question in the chapter comments, I have no idea. It would take a hell of a lot of faith/love/trust in the other being in order to give up my physical form. Although I suppose it depends on what the new form is... I hope this is one plot bunny that keeps multiplying. *plays romantic bunny music* lol
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Thanks so much, Addy Your input was invaluable
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Thanks so much, Parker I'm glad you liked Mr. N's poem. I find myself channeling him sometimes when the neighbor kids run across my lawn... Does that mean I'm getting old? LOL Hmm... your thoughts on the first warning poem are interesting. I never would have considered it as valedictory, but I can see it. Thanks for your thoughts and your input. I posted a pic of the headline poem in the Gallery. I cut all the headlines out of a food magazine. lol
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Day 7 Prompt: Warning Poem - Let your poem imply a story through the narrator’s warning to another character. Regret is a bitter pill to swallow, my dear. Don’t let it consume you like an insidious disease. Throw it out like the trash it is Or, even better, burn it into oblivion. Heed Dylan Thomas’ words and Rage against the dying of the light. When the circle closes and it’s your time to lie here, Speak with pride about a life well-lived.
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author promo Author Promo: Headstall
Valkyrie commented on Renee Stevens's blog entry in Gay Authors News
No worries, Renee -
author promo Author Promo: Headstall
Valkyrie commented on Renee Stevens's blog entry in Gay Authors News
Hmm... I don't remember writing Gary's promo... It's nice to see three anthology/contest stories featured. There are real gems contained there, and these are no exception. Dirty Pool is one of my favorites because of the pure emotion portrayed. Like Litlover said, it's a realistic portrayal of how miscommunication can completely derail a relationship. One of my comments on the story was about how I wanted to live in that house... so Gary very clearly described what was in his head. Nice promo! I always like reading about the inspiration behind stories. -
Go Sabres! oh wait...
