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Wistful... yes. Thanks, Adi. I'm sure you remember more... like I do. I appreciate your thoughts.

Deeply evocative. I had read this before, but enjoyed returning to it.

This poem, and each of its lines, made me think. I smiled when I read "Keys are music to the ears" ... I know and understand your affinity for music, and found this line delightful. Nicely done, northie... cheers... Gary....

Another great chapter, Mark. I enjoyed the show.

Well, this was as hard hitting as it was well written. My stomach heaved along with Matthew's as you revealed the horror. Superbly done, Def, but there needs to be more. We have to find out Augie's fate at the least. Please.

A great ending to promptapalooza, Cole. I liked the sweetness this one ended on. Calvin earned it.

So not fair... this was too good to stop, Cole. I am thinking the mother recognized Travis's friend from the Black Hills trip in the guy who is buying Grandpa's car. If you won't end the story properly, I have no choice but to do it myself.

We all need mentors in life, and someone to give us a helping hand. You could almost think Bill was a little mean to Rutledge, who sounded defensive to my ears, but then you see his kindness to Adam, and get a better sense of who he is. This was a great example of the emotions involved in the changing of the guard in the workplace. I'm sure the old man is feeling the pressure from these younger and more agile minds. Good job, Cole.

Brilliant! You guys did great with all these prompts! Cheers... Gary....

There is a sound that only Corelle makes when cutlery hits it. It's kind of annoying, and comforting too. This was supremely sweet, sis. Not to sweet... just right. Well done!

My kids have broken a few. Ugh, No thank you.

Great job, Val. Never underestimate us old farts. Just when you think we're done... Good on William!

First... loved that it took place in Canada. Second... it was excellent use of the prompts, and third... that squeeze on the shoulder was beautifully subtle, which made it all the more powerful as a way to close out the story. Great job, Parker!

Thanks, Def.

I can recall everything... many shared moments to play like a movie in my head. The clarity of those times is both comforting and painful. Bittersweet and melancholy... exactly. Thanks for sharing your memory, Parker.