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Out of likes :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: The drought is finally over! Off to an awesome start Carlos!!

Wolf I just binge read this story in its entirety. It showcased the strength you have within you and then some. As is the case with Running with the Pack, your skill as a storyteller and writer shines through brilliantly. Well done!

Happy New Year!! EMI Best Wishes for you in 2016

Out of likes :heart: Being unable to do something, no matter how strongly we wish we could, is very difficult. Knowing that we gladly would if we could will have to suffice. Difficult subject, but beautifully expressed my friend

Loved the dedication Carlos. I can't believe we are less than 24 hours to Winter's launch. It seemed likely only yesterday that this day was on the other side of the moon...well, it seemed like it....I don't care that it's a holiday tomorrow, I'm going to be up early! :d

Lots of good things for you in 2016 Drew so congrats for that. As for flying, my vote is for your being excited.

Don't understand how these formulas came about, but I like it.

Hi True Lovely sentiments, thank you. Your wonderful stories are very much appreciated. :hug:

Such a heartbreaking story to start...but the HEA cancelled all the bad stuff out. Wonderfully done Gary. PS: Karma really is a....

Hey tim We are all battered and chipped in one way or another...that is what makes us unique and real. The good thing about being battered and chipped is that when we fall and put ourselves back together...hopefully, with a little help...no one can tell if a piece is missing or in the wrong place. I am glad that you recognize your value in Michael's eyes...because valuable is what you are. As for the rest of us, we don't need you to be perfect, we like you just the way you are. The road you travel has it's twists and turns, but the bumps have lessened in the short time I have known you...that I guarantee. :hug: As Always, nicely done.

I lost it when Michael shook his head... What a wonderful story about an extraordinary tradition. I don't mind being caught shedding tears for this one...Next year there will be a white envelope on my family tree too. :hug:

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY tim!! for a day! 46 minutes and counting...

Hey Carlos. You know already that I am looking forward to the start of the new year with great anticipation. Even though, as you say yourself, CJ has "stolen" the leading roll from Cesar, I do believe Cesar is still very much in the driver's seat in guiding a lot of CJ's actions. I mean they are either inherent (so, in the blood) or learned through parental guidance or by observing parental actions. For for those of you who haven't read this series, I encourage you to check it out because it is a terrific read. PS: Just eight more sleeps!

Wow....quite different from Simon and Garfunkel's version.... The video itself is very compelling in it's presentation. I think the stillness of the singer is saying a lot, not to mention how forcefully he sings. This song has been added to my playlist. Thanks for posting this Gary.

:wizard: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! :wizard:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Little Beatrice who has cerebral palsy now enjoys grocery shopping with her mom thanks to the kindness and caring of store employees. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/beatrice-leach-custom-shopping-cart-cerebral-palsy_56250da3e4b08589ef481dbb

Out of Likes.... :heart: Great review of a terrific story Tim. If you haven't read it, please give it a look, you won't be disappointed...I know I wasn't.

My favourite version of this movie is the 1947 original...I never did see the 1994 remake.....but as a kid, I did enjoy the 1974 version.

It's totally adorable!! Thanks for posting it so we can share the cuteness. Reader

I second Tim's assessment of this story. It was a warm fuzzy all the way.

I really like this story. The love between Wil and Morgan may have come about in an unconventional way - 1.800.call.sex...who knew... - but I think it is all the more real because of its origins. It wasn't supposed to be a link to love but nobody told love that.

Really sweet story. I had a feeling early on that Josh is Isaac's husband...so glad I was right because he seems like a really great guy.

I like and appreciate that Nodie realize the importance of being friends first and starting slowly rather than just going right into the grown up stuff as depicted in some other stories. I think that is a truer representation of reality making their relationship all the more delightful. As for Josh's email...bit of a kick in the gut for Nate. The chat with Kendall about how to answer it was very helpful...again showing the strong support system Nate has backing him up. I don't recall if it was mentioned outright, but Nate must feel a whole lot better knowing that Josh does not hate him but did what he did out of fear. He's not a strong kid and did what he did to survive. I can't blame him for that and Nate doesn't either...yet another weight has been lifted off his shoulders. It's really nice too seeing how Nate's family has embraced Bodie into their lives. As a kid, gay or straight that kind of support and acceptance is very important to boosting and ensuring their self worth...something he was likely missing after his friends abandoned him. I was about to diss them, but then I thought of Josh...maybe they are in the same situation as he was? Time will tell and there are three of them to provide back up for each other...hmm. Thanks for another really terrific chapter Gary... I knew it would be before I read a single word..