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I’m glad you enjoyed these. I have tried to be more observant of the detail in each day’s changes; I hope these details made their way into each haiku. Thank you for reading these.
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I’m very glad you could see each snapshot. Thank you for rambling in the woods today.
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The color contrasts these days arrest my attention. Deep, dusty greens, scarlets and yellows, set against crystal blue skies— how can I not write about them? Thanks very much for your thoughts.
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You’re very kind. Perhaps autumn is a haiku kind of season, a time when the imperfect leaf becomes - for an instant - a kind of perfection itself. The translucent red-gold leaf at dawn cannot be replicated, and I treasure its experience. Thank you!
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Over distant clouds beams emerge through gold branches in the stained-glass dawn. Catalpas remain clothed in their bright green garments, bared only at frost. Near leafless poplars shiver in the morning breeze, grieving and silent. Leaves flee from the wind like kids dancing and leaping, at play in the sun. Fallen, they now flow, reflected flames on the creek between the maples. Countle
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Nodding off over the salad? That would be certain to dampen the evening. Then again, Rita talks enough she might not notice. I’m glad you’re enjoying the story so far. Thanks very much for your thoughts.
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Chapter 5 Straight Shootin'
Parker Owens commented on Headstall's story chapter in Chapter 5 Straight Shootin'
Coy and Boone did a lot of heart-sorting and soul searching together in this chapter. Boone is leading in his way, and eventually Coy admits he might want to follow, if given a detour to the old useless land that was his family’s. He feels the potential loss of Boone keenly. Will he feel the same way after days of travel together? Looking forward to their travels.- 96 comments
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I’m very glad you find this story interesting! Rita seems driven by her own priorities. From what Rick has seen, she is on her way to becoming a force to be reckoned with in real estate. She must be far better with prospective buyers than with the people she gets to provide property management and support. Rick’s therapy may involve simple pursuits and chores as he tries to clear his mind. Rita never seems to give him much time for that, these days. Thank you so much for reading, and for your thoughts.
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I'm glad you brought that up. Rick will always have a fond place in his heart for Marshall, and that he constructs such a conversation with the man in his mind says a lot about the thoughtfulness and kindness he received at Marshall's hands.
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Rita isn't exactly a sympathetic character, is she? On the other hand, she didn't get to be a successful real estate agent without a knack for driving a hard bargain. She must be used to watching her pennies. Your warning about bringing on dinner ought to run chills down her spine, assuming Rita took time enough to pay attention. Let's just hope he doesn't fall asleep at the wheel. Thanks very much for your comments, and for reading.
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Rick does good work. If he fixed something, it's likely to stay fixed, more's the pity. Something else besides the furnace will have to break. Right now, he's likely to want to break Rita's neck. Not that Rick would do such a thing, mind you. Thank you for reading this chapter, and for adding your thoughts.
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Rita is becoming a larger thorn in Rick's side, even as she makes one wonder about her motivations and actions. What seems true from Rick's limited vantage point is that Rita plays for her own team, in her own interest, which is moving real estate. I fear I can't recall the term you're looking for when a woman dates a man as a cover. Perhaps another reader can help us both. Thanks again for reading, and for your comments.
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That's an interesting speculation.
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Rita, it appears, puts Rick on edge, that is certain. It's good that you can feel that too. Without giving anything away, Rick will stay out of ditches; Jerry would never let him hear the end of such an event. Your thoughts about his position aren't far off - and he must take some initiative one day to change the way things are. I am so glad you continue to read this story, and I'm very grateful for your thoughts.
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That's an interesting question, and you supply a number or possible answers. Rick just wants to remain unseen, get back to work, and try to live his life. Of course, Rita didn't much want to help with that, did she? Thanks very much for reading, and for your response.
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Rick definitely seems to have won that anti-lottery he groused about to himself. I'm glad that you liked what Marshall might have said to Rick, even if it's only in his imagination. Rick hasn't often felt safe in stepping forward before, however. Thank you very much for reading, and for your comments.
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Rick's memories haven't been kind to him, and neither has the present, it seems. At least there was coffee in the morning, and plenty of work to do. Many thanks for your thoughts.
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Humiliation chased Rick northwards from Milwaukee through the predawn darkness. He drove like a madman in the night. This was bad luck. You've just had a string of bad luck. You did this at the last minute. People make plans, do their bookings ahead of time. You should have known that, idiot. No, you had to be a moron, and do everything on impulse. Rick's bitter inner monologue went on for mile after mile. You should have made a plan. You need to make arrangements days or a week bef
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ask an author Ask an Author 2.0 #36
Parker Owens commented on Carlos Hazday's blog entry in Gay Authors News
What a great question, and what an enjoyable set of responses. Now the list of authors and books to find when book sales revive just got a lot longer. -
Oh, my goodness. What an explosion of violence. Poor Sawyer. Poor Jimmy. What a discovery to make, and what a way to make it. Even if Sawyer lives, he cannot possibly survive the next full moon. You’ve woven a cliffhanger within a cliffhanger. Not fair.
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Season's Song and Fond Absence
Parker Owens commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in Season's Song and Fond Absence
It is a lovely thing to read the reactions of those brave enough to stomach these sonnets. Your response made me smile broadly at the end of a long day of classes. Times and tides seem not to matter much; I am very grateful for your thoughts and that you read these. -
Season's Song and Fond Absence
Parker Owens commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in Season's Song and Fond Absence
I'm very grateful for your reading and response to these, especially as you are busy with end-of-season preparations. That you can relate to each of them makes me smile. -
Season's Song and Fond Absence
Parker Owens commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in Season's Song and Fond Absence
You're most kind to read and comment on these sonnets. Thank you. -
Season's Song and Fond Absence
Parker Owens commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in Season's Song and Fond Absence
I'm so sorry you are feeling fuzzy from an ear infection. I'm glad these poems penetrated the fog to bring you a smile. Thank you for reading! -
Season's Song and Fond Absence
Parker Owens commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in Season's Song and Fond Absence
I'm glad you could smile at this, even as it made me smile to write it. Thank you.
