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beaming - Word of the Day - Tue Sep 10, 2024
drpaladin commented on Myr's blog entry in Writing World
The verb beaming is from the Middle English bemen, meaning to shine. -
Barrett's visceral reaction to Todd's issues with his father makes me feel it will be difficult for Barrett to be civil to his boss at work. From Todd's description, Mr. Miller is one of those types who keep their emotions to themselves. It doesn't mean they don't have them, but believe showing them is a weakness. It's consistent with what we've seen so far, like fleeing the uncomfortable.
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gratified - Word of the Day - Mon Sep 9, 2024
drpaladin commented on Myr's blog entry in Writing World
Not very many when you consider how many stories and readers are here. Really sad so many choose to be mute when they could be partying with us. -
We don't really know the size of the ambulance service their dad has, but it must be at least moderately successful. It's a tough business with high equipment, labor, and insurance costs. I know here until a friend of mine started one no one really made any money with them. He made it a cash cow.
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It must be frustrating for Dad. He has no power levers to play. Todd is independent. He can't be guilt tripped.
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"Levon sells cartoon balloons in town..."
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Sometimes even tons of money and fame aren't enough to bridge some gaps. Elton John and his father never reconciled and the guy lived until 1991.
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Maybe he needs an agent for more than just his art.
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The quality of being oblivious doesn't mean bad intent.
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Well, not completely. He hasn't disowned Todd.
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With Todd's lack of background, he needs to have someone who can fairly price the art work he turns out.
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You have to toot your own horn and Todd does a poor job of it by accentuating what his father sees as underperformimg, like the bit about his minimum wage job. He just set the stage for what followed.
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Anthony actually backing Todd up was a pleasant surprise. Todd didn't do himself any favors by omitting the fact he was getting offers for commissions for his art work. Cold hard money you can live off of makes it not a hobby.
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gratified - Word of the Day - Mon Sep 9, 2024
drpaladin commented on Myr's blog entry in Writing World
From the Latin gratificari, meaning to show kindness to. -
festive - Word of the Day - Sun Sep 8, 2024
drpaladin commented on Myr's blog entry in Writing World
"Hello Pot," said the impressive Kettle. -
festive - Word of the Day - Sun Sep 8, 2024
drpaladin commented on Myr's blog entry in Writing World
Just highlighting the festivus/gay linkage. -
Slowly, slowly, catchee monkey.
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I don't know. Anthony is pretty far up No Balls Creek.
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Exactly my thought . I'm have far less confidence than Anthony this won't affect Barrett's job, especially if Daddy Dearest finds out his love interest is Todd.
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festive - Word of the Day - Sun Sep 8, 2024
drpaladin commented on Myr's blog entry in Writing World
Welcome to Gay Authors, the site of festive folks. -
festive - Word of the Day - Sun Sep 8, 2024
drpaladin commented on Myr's blog entry in Writing World
From the Latin festivus, meaning festive, joyous, or gay. -
I agree. They were much more than disco, which I detest almost as much as rap. I've been listening to them here lately.
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exhilarated - Word of the Day - Sat Sep 7, 2024
drpaladin commented on Myr's blog entry in Writing World
I'm only hilarated as I am baconless. -
It would only take a united front, but this would mean Anthony would need to retrieve his balls.
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The art show turned out well for Todd and Anthony's reaction was emotional, but positive. Todd has a start on his artistic career, but it will be a slow process. Todd has experienced how devastating jealousy can be, but can he learn from it? These secrets, like hiding from Anthony, trouble me.
