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  1. Parker Owens
    Lucky Chucky to have such a patient and thoughtful, and essentially kind teacher. Who knew kids in high school could be that way about sex? Can they? Twoey's statement that there wasn't any Twoey-and-David and never will be was sad, and even he felt the tug. But there's no way in the universe as it is currently configured for that to happen. And maybe that's more real, though sad. David's choices about what the state prosecutors should do will probably pull him apart...and who murdered Burch? And what were the stakes that made it necessary? That ought to give David the shivers right away. Great chapter, SD...want more!
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    How very, very wonderful and lovely. They were perfect Valentines for each other.
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    It was really kind of you to write a final review of A to Z. If the story grabbed ahold of you and felt compelling enough to finish, then that's splendid. Andy certainly led a difficult and winding journey to Blackburn, and it was Zander who was waiting for him at the end. This, I hope, made it worth the agony of the early chapters. I have seen your chapters post on GA, but have not yet looked at your story elsewhere. I shall have to investigate, and thank you for the link. How odd we should have include several similar elements. If you. Have become a fan of Andy and Zander, you have made my day...if not my year. Many thanks!
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    Poem 13. Loss...what a beautiful and touching poem. Poem 14. Love the barn. I can feel it, hear it, smell it. Poem 15. Absolutely perfect. What a fantastic set of images! Poem 16, 17. Awesome product of the group. I really liked it! Poem 18. The perfect twist in two words...until now. I really resonate with this. Poem 19. An excellent example of a poem in which less is more. All the untold story weighs on my imagination. Poem 20. Again, brevity does not mean loss of power or imagery. Loved punctuated by shouts of illumination.
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    Days 15 to 21

    Parker Owens commented on Mikiesboy's story chapter in Days 15 to 21

    Day 15. Loved the VAMP poem! Great idea! Day 16. I just want to hug you and support you. Day 17. I grieve with you in this. Day 18. Love the image of feeling lighter. Day 19. New plants, new shoots, new life. Great and hopeful thoughts. Day 20. This had me smiling from the very beginning, and grinning all through. I remember my own baker's children, and you capture it perfectly. Day 21. Poor fairy pining after Tink. What an interesting POV.
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    Thank you Gary! I am so glad you liked APRIL 15, as I had fun with it. Number 19 certainly felt like a story crying to be told. I am so glad these appealed...
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    Thank you, Tim. For you to tell me they are beautiful is a great satisfaction.
  8. Parker Owens
    Oh no! Not another bratty reflector! Glad you liked these this week...and thank you for the prompts!
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    Thank you so much for writing! April 18 had me humming in anticipation, which earned me odd looks, as I wrote it on a bus...glad for any enjoyment you derived.
  10. Parker Owens
    My unhappy mirror has to look at me, and more's the pity. I am glad you liked many of these, and I agree...April 19 was meant to chill...and hurt, too. Thank you!
  11. Parker Owens
    Thank you! You should write poetry too...It ought to be good, from what I've seen.
  12. Parker Owens
    Randy speaks for me in volumes. Alex got David, and for the time David is weakened, he'll go along with her. Later he'll feel guilty as hell for not feeling what she's feeling. Need to see more evidence of all this subtle Erik domination; Randy's observations were helpful, though. Haven't heard from Twoey in a while...
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    Chapter 9

    Parker Owens commented on Krista's story chapter in Chapter 9

    Attaboy, Luke. Stand up to mom, stand up to Jackson. Jack relapsed into his old character; no real change there. Cindy cut Jack off from Luke, and probably unnecessarily, too. Why Luke would ever speak to Jackson again would be a mystery. Looks like Luke gets homeschooled and Jack goes back to being a pain in everyone's rear for his own amusement. Looks like we'e back to chapter one...
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    Days 15 to 21

    Parker Owens commented on Aditus's story chapter in Days 15 to 21

    XV. This is visceral, reflexive. I can't help reacting, anticipating, wanting, and fading too. XVI. Yum. A perfect tribute. XVII. How concisely you describe a rainbow...lovely. XVIII. Oh, how terrifying your description, how chilling. Those who don't belong... XIX. This made me tremble for the mistakes I make, the words that escape my lips unexamined. And yet you loved, and your description is beautiful. XX. Danke. Sehr beautiful... XXI. I loved this one. At play with words, the poem bounces with perfect description. It is awesome!
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    APRIL 15 The trouble with my mirror's that it always makes me look too fat. Reflecting on my own behind, the mirror is just too unkind. It does no justice to my face, my dear, I look so commonplace! Another of its gross misdeeds, it thinks my hairline now recedes. The mirror says it's being fair, that it just shows me what is there; but I don't see its honesty, describing me immodestly as being shaped just like a pear! It's going to drive me to despair. Oh, mirror can't you just one d
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    Ludicrous Speed

    Parker Owens commented on Robert Rex's story chapter in Ludicrous Speed

    Whew. Now I need my heart medication and my antacids. And a sedative shot of whiskey. And...another chapter, please!
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    Chapter 20

    Parker Owens commented on Ronyx's story chapter in Chapter 20

    Great chapter. I sense a storm brewing over Curtis, but the interplay with Shade and Casey is lovely. This was a pleasure to read.
  18. Parker Owens
    In several ways, this is compelling and affecting. I like this very much.
  19. Parker Owens
    Happy Thanksgiving, and it does indeed seem happy. Just one little cloud from Matty on the horizon, but the rest seems pretty blue skies...suppose the David-and-Alex show is going to get high ratings from everyone they know, but I still want to know about what Ginny thinks of Erik with Twoey, and about her thoughts on David. I kind of miss her good sense. I wonder if Alex can fill the space Twoey left? All this holiday festivity is probably good for all concerned, though it appears Chuck is about to have an athletic weekend...great chapter, and of course, this being Thanksgiving, I want second helpings, now, please!
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    Dragon kisses! Will I need a heat shield? Thank you for reading my offerings this week. The lacrosse haikus were pure fun. The marshes of the north country can be a dreadfully gloomy place, no? Many thanks again...
  21. Parker Owens
    AC, your remarks are so kind. Thank you. Each of these were interesting and challenging in their ways. Most of all, I thank you for prodding and encouraging all of us to write, as none of this would have been possible a year ago...at least, not for me. If anything is praiseworthy, you have a portion of the credit, my friend.
  22. Parker Owens
    I'm glad you liked the fame poem, as it very nearly flummoxed me. But then I realized a germ of inspiration in my own lesson planning. Flibberdegibbet is an excellent word,and it's such a pity these fun old words are in disuse. The last was painful in the writing, too.
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    Your heart's wheelhouse...what a lovely phrase! And thank you so much for up your kind comments. I felt best about April 12, personally.
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    Days 8 to 14

    Parker Owens commented on Mikiesboy's story chapter in Days 8 to 14

    Number 14 brought tears to my eyes. It made me so very sad. I very much identify with number 9. Day 12 reminded me of sky watching. And your number 13 was so poignant and true...dreams do convey truth. Great poems, all of them! Thank you for sharing them with us!
  25. Parker Owens
    For a wizened old codger like myself, I can talk almost like a modern flapdoodle. You are very, very kind in your words, and I really appreciate your responses!
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