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Happy Birthday Mann!!

The beginning of the epic - as I knew it would be - confrontation between Kells and Maris was very powerful. What does the desire to eat one's soul look like? I can guess, but I hope I never ever see it first hand, let me tell you. *shudders* I've heard of "protectors" referred to as rottweilers, rocks, and boulders but "psychotic little ginger Chihuahua is a first, but I love it, because is shows the level of Maris's outrage perfectly. There's no mistaking how pissed off she is. I also like how there's a important connection between the confrontation and Josh's suicide attempt. I mean, would Maris have figured out in time what Josh was really saying in his text message? Seconds do sometimes count. As for poor Josh and the torment he was feeling that lead him to attempt suicide? Made me cry, that did. Thank goodness, he wasn't successful. Starry, you've left us with a bit of a cliffie as we wonder what Josh's reaction will be to seeing Kells. Will he turn away from him as he did Maris? I'm thinking he will, and it's going to be an uphill battle for Kells to get through to Josh. Better suck it up and deal with whatever comes Kells.

If this was a book, this chapter would be the ultimate pager turner! Wow, just wow, Starry.

Thanks, molly. I know I’m in good company.

You may be onto something there, tim.

Okay, so I am weird (or deranged ) because the instant I read the word beyond my mind went to this...

Okay, so I got my Angels crossed, but what I said about him holds true, I'd say. I'm glad you have a doc who you can trust is on your side. That's important.

We will always "worry" because we care about you and want only the best for you. As for purging? Go right ahead if that is what helps you. You have such a way with words, tim, always getting to the heart of the matter so clear that we can see it, too. PS: I like that you can see your Angel for what he is - a smart and wise man who knows what he's talking about. As always, tim, nicely done.

Happy Birthday Renee!!

Congratulations Renee and D and welcome to the world Baby J!

Is it bad this made me laugh? And personally, I think Maris giving Kells what for would be EPIC!!

Damn, I hate when misunderstandings mess things up! Now, please, please, please have Maris give Officer Kells what for, for hurting her best bud and brother will you please? Course, I do understand where Kells is coming from, but still...

Six boys have been rescued! https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-thai-cave-rescue-two-kids-are-out-official-says/

Found this story while I was roaming around Awesome Dude. I’m glad it’s posted here, so I can leave a comment. This story is both bittersweet and sweet. Bittersweet because Alan is left alone after a longstanding partnership with Eric with only his memories and momentos of their shared life together - it was a wonderful life of that I have no doubt, Sweet because of the newness of Colin and Jake’s budding relationship - the descriptions of those two make me smile. I like the “shared” birthdays and what happened with the ring - both Alan’s giving it to Jake and Eric’s prodding him to do so. All in all, this is a really lovely story.

Need the appropriate emoji for this...

Love this idea you’ve got Def. Take note, @Carlos Hazday will you please?

Congratulations!! 🤗

I don’t use an Excel spreadsheet -- thought about it, but it’s not my style - but I do have all the chapters of every book saved as Word files. I rely on my memory, which lucky me is very good, and being able to search the Word files quickly when I’m looking to verify something.

I saw the headline of the rescue - already having read about them missing - but it was cut off by an ad. I was afraid to look, because I "knew" what it was going to say. Boy, was I ever thrilled to have been wrong! Amazing and wonderful news it is.

Wouldn't miss it. I’ll be there too. *marks July 30 CSR Day*

No need to hide I have your back I will catch you when you fall Together, we will stand strong Trust me Letting my thoughts flow, that is what I hear in these words Nicely done, Mac

This story and its MCs are so damned sweet, and funny, and charming - I’m loving every bit of it. Oh, and I forgot sexy....*swoon*

Loved this! I just knew Tom was making himself scarce so Pete could have some alone time with Geoff. As always, tim, nicely done

tim, I know you are good and thoughtful and caring of others and that is something to be celebrated. As Mac said, we are our own worst critics. Maybe that’s not such a bad thing because it keeps us humble and grounded. Having said that, critics don’t always get things right, so take what your inner critic says with the proverbial grain of salt.