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So, what did I like about this chapter? Hmmm, let me think... Love Rod's remark about everyone 'knowing" CJ's name..but it is true, he is a popular guy. Bradley's somersault over the fence and the exuberant hug he gave his dad. Just shows how much he missed - and is making up for now - the closeness and affection he feels for his dad. Having "Pops" stand back and watch the reunion of the three Kennedy men was poignant - I'm sure he was loving how happy his hubby is being with his boys. Thiago getting (because he can't not get it) the scholarship. Even though Mrs. Edwards had the final say in who was nominated for the scholarship, Thiago is a perfect choice. This is the first to be awarded so having someone they know receive it is better than an unknown if there are any glitches - easier to deal with the known than the unknown, in my opinion. CJ and Ritchie's conversation - always good to see that these two keep in contact and that their emotional closeness has not suffered due to their physical distance. Boys night out. What can I say? They are young and they had fun and it was all harmless. Another great chapter Carlos. I was a little tired tonight, so I'm surprised I have said so much, I guess the caffeine in my iced coffee woke up by brain.

I knew you'd find it Drew. I tried but to no avail. Edit: Okay, that's not what I was looking for so no wonder I could not find it. I thought there was another story recommendation thread. Ah well, guess not.

Hi Frankie and welcome to GA. There are a lot - and I mean a lot - of excellent stories to choose from at GA. This is just a small sampling and I see AJ has suggested quite a few good ones as well. Summer Book 1 of CJ by Carlos Hazday. and Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Travels which are books 2 through 5 of this ongoing series Running with the Pack by wolfm The Navigator by Cynus Dean Warner Intrigues by Daddydavek Andrew Todd's stories - Three Hearts and Riding Lesson are posted here. RL is a series and TH is a standalone Falls Creek Lessons by Graeme Birds Don't Sing Before a Storm and A Delicate Situation by Ronyx

Aww Gary.... That was sad and yet beautiful at the same time. Letting go has to have been hard, but holding on probably wouldn't have been good either. I wouldn't have expected you to be able to sever ties that easily; your heart is just too full of goodness to ever be that cold and indifferent to something of that importance. Your are a good man, but more importantly, a good human being - don't you ever forget that. And hey, my uncle who is now 86 found love at 75 - not saying you need to wait that long, uh uh - but you know what I mean. A sad refrain yes, but beautifully rendered, my friend. :hug:

I prefer the place your mind went over the other....

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Love that they have moved in together (showing us the move was nice too rather than just seeing the end result) and that the rents are going to be their first guests - they may be staying at a hotel (smart move mom ) but they will be over at the house as dinner guests etc. so that counts! As always, great chapter Lit.

Here I am late for class again...*hangs head* A lot has already said, so I'll just say I enjoyed this chapter - another homerun out of the park Lit!

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Hey tim Pat yourself on the back - or better yet, have Michael do it - because that tale was an excellent interpretationof the Zombie genre. More mystery and intrigue than blood and guts. That ending though - uh oh. Beginning of the end for poor Stephen, I fear. You've also managed to show what it was like for all new medicines as doctors strove to conquer what was once incurable. I know there's a word for this type of parallel, but it escapes me at the moment. As always, nicely done.

Reflection # 27 spells it out most clearly. Doing what is right isn't easy but it does take a lot of courage. That is something you have in spades, my friend. Powerful words, Gary, powerful words... :hug:

Smart cat. No surprise though, he's a Penguin.

More "wow" than good news but it is interesting

Hey tim You've expressed perfectly - in words and feelings - how mundane but necessary things in life can get in the way of living be it with the one you love or just doing what you love. Suggestion, take a walk - with Michael, of course - by the lake as you did when you were saying goodbye to Ripley - I recall it did you both some good. It's quieter there now (at least, I've known it to be quieter this time of year) but remember to bundle up and no ice cream - too cold for that. As always your way with words is amazing. Thanks for sharing with those of us not capable of such mastery.

Congrats James!! PS: Good to hear your brother is ok.

Poor CJ feeling like he was a cramp in his dads' style. I like the conversation that he and Rod had about Rico's helping Cesar (and by extension Brett) become a "Monday to Friday" parent (and Rod's assurances that he was overjoyed to be a MtF P) when previously all he really had to be concerned about was the "Saturday" stuff - full disclosure, I stole that from an episode of Trapper John, MD. It may be a couple (or three) decades old but the meaning behind those words have stuck with me to this day. "And I want to be like them when I grow up.” Aww... CJ loves his dads so much he wants to be just like them And the last bit, poor Brett but he should know by now that raising a teenager has its ups and its downs.

Methinks you've covered just about everything. This was delightfully insightful.

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Three-year-old boy found safe after three days lost in Siberian wilderness

Oops, missed the one. How many times have said "I'm fine" when we really weren't fine? It almost seems like an autonomic response nowadays. I guess putting on that facade is easier...but is it really? Gary, you are an excellent teller of fictional tales but you are also capable of great insights too.

Def has declared herself late so I think it best I declare myself really really late. Apart from saying, I really enjoyed this chapter, I have only one thing to say... I need to go on a road trip! Oh, and the "ancient" (thanks for that Dugh! ) biker - is he an Easter egg by chance?

No longer considered to be in my prime I beg to differ on that point. As I see it, you are in your prime as an author and you've still got a long way to go before the end is in sight.