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Now is the woodsmoke season, an hour of dancing snowflakes and soot-sorrowed gutters; days of sock ties and handmade scarves that shout. Here stretch weeks dressed in funeral clothes, when forest and sky engage in grey conversation. At dusk, I eavesdrop on the wind and river, the pebbled shallows sharing jokes with oak leaves reluctant to leave home, and I wonder when I’ll scent the warming earth again.
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Chapter 9 - Breaking down or sweeping the floor
Parker Owens commented on albertnothlit's story chapter in Chapter 9 - Breaking down or sweeping the floor
Your victories through small things inspire me, brother. I rejoice in them, and hold you in my thoughts. -
That was great! I really liked this, as you captured the child’s point of view perfectly.
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And so a journey begins, and one which promises to be packed with adventure! I just hope there will be more of this...
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Oh, an excellent story! Where are all the empaths when I need a cuddle?
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I know this is a realistic story, rooted in many experiences for many people. Yet it still makes me sad, inexpressibly so. Despite that, I’m glad you wrote it. There is something important in its genuine sorrow.
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Thank you, molly, for reading this story. I had a hard time writing this, as it was outside my comfortable little box. We are too often an inconvenience to be ignored or removed. This was a future that took the idea to a further step. You were very kind to comment.
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Juncos and Goldfinches
Parker Owens commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in Juncos and Goldfinches
I hope you have the chance to make the Junco’s acquaintance. I’m glad you enjoyed meeting him and his kin. I’m watching my feeder for more insights and inspiration now. Thank you for reading and for your comments. -
These are beautiful gifts, and some of the best ones. Sun, birdsong, forest green... these are gifts to savor. Thank you for sharing them.
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Well, now Woody’s not only out, he’s advertised it. This could get wild, and not in a good way.
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How could I not enjoy this story? Conrad gets to the point: it’s not about the labels or the past, it’s about Kim and Conrad. Thanks for writing this.
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I’m glad you liked this, and that you found it worth the reading. The world 400 years hence is a really hard place to love, as it was drawn in this story. I suspect there are/will be millions of Loys and Kees then, all trying to avoid the eye of the Authority. That dark Orwellian world makes 2018 shine by comparison, doesn’t it? I really appreciate your comments, and am grateful you read this.
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Thank you for this link. It’s fascinating.
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Thank you for reading this. I wondered about the changes, too, but left that unanswered. One day that might be worth chasing down, but Loy and Kee were worth focusing on. You’re very kind to comment. I appreciate it.
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History may not have been Loy’s best subject. And how often do we really think about the attitudes of 400 years ago? Lots to think about - your question about what Loy changed, or what the consequences might have been - I left these ponderables unanswered. Something has to keep me awake at night, after all. Thank you for reading this!
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Love this word. I remember Rudyard Kipling using it in Just So Stories in the “Elephant’s Child,” as spoken by the Bi-Colored-Python-Rock-Snake. Euphony and alliteration made an impression on me as a boy of four or five...
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I have come upon these at the end of a long day. I love them immediately; they speak with compelling and vivid images, lines which embrace my mind. I send you hugs to set the glue in place; and thanks for sharing these gems.
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Exams just ended! Celebrate for a moment (before I have to start grading)...
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Totally agree with @Timothy M.. He’s spot on. Tell his Mom, his Dad, everyone. He’ll feel the real freedom of declaring his love and himself. It’s time.
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The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
Parker Owens commented on Mikiesboy's blog entry in Mikiesboy's Blog
I have read parts of this book. I agree, it is intense and powerful. It was required reading here at school for some years. I still have my copy. -
You convey the apprehension of Meeting The Family so well. I’m glad the angels were there to greet you.
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LeGuin was ever one of my favorites growing up. Still is, in fact...
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Let us hope they never start gene-culling. What a boring lot humanity would be then...
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Thanks, Carlos - for reading this and for your really nice comments (which made me blush). This was not an easy story to write, as SciFi isn't something I normally imagine stories in. Funny about that - I used to read tons of SciFi when I was a teenager.
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Thank you very much for reading, and especially for your comment. Your point is very well taken. However, I didn't want anyone in that future figuring out how to pull off what Loy managed to do. He and Kee needed to be completely safe. Thanks again.
