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Devin's mom is having a hard time cutting the cord! As the mother of an only child, she has grown used to his being there. It's hard for many parents to let go and allow their children to become adults! She did comment on how pleased she was to see that they took care of breakfast and lunch while the moms were shopping. I'm guessing that you will surprise us with the summer plans...
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Self-talk is so shaped from what one is told from infancy on in early life. It takes a lot of maturity to confront that narrative, often via someone who is able to help one confront that narrative and replace it as much as possible with a different narrative. And yet, there may always find moments of doubt and falling back. As Gianni and Angelo point out: there are too many possibilities at their ages. Yet, that is all that Marco can see at the moment. Marco has made tremendous growth even with the lingering self-doubt. He does have the ability to reflect on the positive going on in his life which provides some comfort. Great writing!
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Colin 14: Being Theatrical
pvtguy commented on Robert Hugill's story chapter in Colin 14: Being Theatrical
I hoped there would be an emoji for tears: I love this story and hate for it to end! That there is, hopefully, a thought of a second volume gives me hope! Colin's forthright speaking with Owain about proposal, etc., shows how much he has grown into his true self! And Owain's response shows just how equal he sees this partnership! Please look at all the suggestions made by @Summerabbacat and allow them to incite that brilliant talent you have to give us a second volume soon!- 17 comments
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Though I'll never be able to visit Ravello myself, I thank you for the vicarious vacation and ability to feel a part of the place as an observer through your excellent writing! This is a great start - looking through the eyes of two young men who keep telling themselves they are not worthy of love or respect. I'm looking forward to see if or how that might change.
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It's so nice to see how Keith is getting comfortable with himself. Thomas' mutual innocence and affection is allowing both to grow. The back story of Keith encountering the men in the bog speaks volumes about how many repressed men feel when they first encounter their own fascination and interest in other men. The Fags for Football experience certainly has increased Keith's confidence. Looking forward to the development of this relationship!
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Hope Aunt Pearl can calm Ralph down...or I fear that @drsawzall will be correct!
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@Summerabbacat has summed up my thoughts and expressed them much more eloquently than I would have! Owain's counsel to Colin is precisely what is needed: he can't change the attitudes of his mother and brother. He just has to live with them and not give them any more power over him. He needs to continue what he's been doing and accept that it is their loss if they don't recognize and respect him for what he has accomplished and who he is! So many things I'm looking forward to discovering: Joe's play; what the actual amount Owain and Mhairi will receive and what they will each do with their inheritance; when will Colin finally move in. Great chapter!!
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Phil started high school 2 years before I did, but we both experienced the same cultural ideas. We both went on to marry and have a son. My relationship with my son is not the same as Phil's, thankfully. We were both school counselors! I believe he was seeing Bobby in his mind's eye. I could totally envision this. The story is speaking volumes to me!
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Thomas put into words (via @Robert Hugill) what I have felt about missionary work: it is another form of colonialism - saying that there is a "better or more proper" way of thinking and doing things. It does seem disrespectful to any indigenous group, failing to experience life as they do. Change should come from personal experience, not from an experience forced upon one. I love the pace at which Thomas and Keith are developing their relationship. Keith is remarkably open to new things in part because of the way he learned from Colin.
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Colin 13: Pictures & Gardens
pvtguy commented on Robert Hugill's story chapter in Colin 13: Pictures & Gardens
All these possibilities about the money and the history of Owain's and Mhairi's ancestors - when will some of the answers come along? In the meantime, there is growing a real family with Owain, Colin, Mhairi and Joe! The interaction between Owain and Colin is getting tighter and more comfortable. I hope to see Colin moving in sooner than he is planning. -
I love the innocence and mutual openness to each other charming. While Thomas is more "experienced" in the physical aspects, he is just as much a neophyte in love as is Keith. Beautiful story well told!
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I can understand Devin's concern with his height - I had my growth spurt at 12 and have been the same height since! It took me a while to simply accept that I would not grow any more...actually, when measured at the doctor's office recently, I found out I've actually shrunk a half-inch, but I refuse to accept that, lol! I am confused as to why Devin has to get permission from his father to "grow" a few inches. Did he stop growing once he went through the ceremony to become a skinwalker? The rest of the chapter was light and very informative. I can only ditto the comments above.
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I agree with @Tris:first times (and many still happen occasionally even at my age!) -were accompanied with the feelings I mentioned above at early ages (I was 15 with first experience ). Firsts today are most accompanied with curiosity and wonder whether there might be a second time - good or bad - lol!
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Just wondering how many "first times" were tainted with a combination of excitement, pleasure or pain, guilt, questioning? Also, as I was raised in a Roman Catholic household and went to a Catholic high school, sex in any form before marriage to a woman was a sure-fire ticket straight to hell (I'm sure this view was not limited to Catholics!), how much did this play into the guilt/questioning? As a child of the 50's and 60's, it certainly was a different time than today, thank Goodness! I know I carried a lot of guilt for a long time!
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Joe is much more mature than his mother realizes. While it may be somewhat instructive to know more about the relationship between Grandfather and son, it also may lead to naught. It may well resemble the relationship between Owain and his father. I love that Colin is growing more comfortable with himself. Perhaps Joe's and Mhairi's acceptance of him are contributing factors, but the biggest source of encouragement is Owain. Well done again, @Robert Hugill!
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Keith is finding that the more he is honest, the more comfortable he is with himself. He's learning who real family are. Excellent chapter story-wise, but so wonderfully written with such beautiful prose and colloquialisms!
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I can understand how Owain is nervous about Joe staying with him: he doesn't truly understand the behavior of a 17 year old and wants to make his stay a positive experience. Having lived alone for so long, he is, as Colin pointed out, truly self-contained. I find myself to be so too - and I hadn't labeled myself but this truly described me as well! The research may well reveal things about the family that will be very instructive. That their grandfather was an arms maker only serves to show a different mindset than they have now. He responded to his times as Owain and Mhairi are doing so now.
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It seems Abbie has at least three very interested in him: Jonny, Ralph and Dani. Let's see where this goes!
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Such a great start! I immediately resonated with Phil in many ways: I was married, have a son whom I raised alone after the age of 10, was a teacher for 11 years then school counselor for 36 years for the same reason Phil stated (to be a source for all students where they could feel comfortable enough to talk whatever was on their minds and feel supported)...and now here I am nearly 76 years old! Thankfully, no stroke and living in a nursing home, but wow! I admire your writing and this looks like a real keeper!
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I actually have enjoyed the slow build-up - it is allowing for a deeper connection building rather than "instant" love. Keith is developing the self-confidence to own up to being himself to everyone.
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They are getting more and more comfortable with each other! Enjoying a holiday with another takes a really comfortable relationship and Owain and Colin have certainly found a mutually acceptable spot. Loved this chapter!
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So alive with visions as though looking from your back porch and seeing all this!
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I love how expressive you are with phrases such as: Only this time Keith was shittingly nervous.... I know I've felt like this before but never put it into such apt description! I love how they are discovering each other and becoming comfortable with themselves!
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The comments are spot on! I would be somewhere between Owain and Colin on a visit: I would love to know how people live in such a place, in buildings that are very old and built for a lifestyle so different than what we are accustomed to today. As for the architecture/art of the buildings, I would admire that for sure, but not to the detail I suppose Colin is doing. And if I can attend music concerts, operas, orchestral and organ concerts - wow! You provide a great vehicle for living vicariously! Thanks.
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You've certainly grabbed my interest! So much packed in this chapter: religion, small town workings, free thinking among rigid thinking, wonderful characters and an intriguing plot! I am certainly looking forward to see where this story goes!
