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  1. Parker Owens
    Andy begins to reveal something of himself on Valentine's Day, and it just goes to show how lucky Zander and his family are. Dr. O'Shea was a tough character to create, but Andy seems to lie her. Thanks for continuing to read A to Z, and for your insightful reviews.
  2. Parker Owens
    I considered introducing Dr. O'Shea I the previous chapter, but thought it would be overkill. But indeed she is the right woman for the task. Andy's missteps over chores can tell Monica and Garrett a lot about Andy"s past without him having to say a word. Thanks for your encouragement and reviews!
  3. Parker Owens
    Neither old, nor juvenile. I'd call it highly charged, sensuous, and evocative. Simple is okay by me. I like simple.
  4. Parker Owens
    Welcome to GA. It's a good place to be friends.
  5. Parker Owens
    I've always enjoyed sports - soccer and baseball, especially - but never been much good at them. Lousy eyesight never helped. Now in my dotage, I'm a coach - Lacrosse. I have always enjoyed the strategy involved in coaching.
  6. Parker Owens
    Your birthday? When? And where was I? I didn't make you birthday pie! Oh weep, oh rail, o lack-a-day! For I have missed your natal day! Your pardon, please - I'm such a swine; accept this little verse of mine from me, a very sorry boy, to wish you love and peace and joy. Happy (exceedingly late) Birthday!
  7. Parker Owens
    A happy birthday, Andr0gene, I wish you joy and love - I mean to send you birthday cake some way, or maybe just a verse today. Happy Birthday.
  8. Parker Owens
    Welcome, foreverhawk. This is a great place to read, and play. Best of all, everyone on GA has been perfectly civil since I've landed here. Again, welcome.
  9. Parker Owens
    You are most kind in your comments, and I appreciate that you are (now) enjoying Andy's story. Dr. Wagner did his job, but I think his work was very close to Andy's pain and hurt. Dr. O'Shea has a different task; at least she made Andy comfortable enough to talk with her and feel better afterwards. Andy has subtly asserted himself from time to time, as you say. I appreciate your remembering the story so well. However, the new dynamic of having a family - and a boyfriend - who love him must be a real adjustment for everyone, Andy included. Thanks again for your comments and for reading Andy's journal.
  10. Parker Owens
    Andy's story has evolved, slowly, into a happier, warmer one. It's that way because so many stories never really convince their readers of the trials that temper their characters. I am happy you can feel Andy's pain and his happiness through his journal. I appreciate your encouragement.
  11. Parker Owens
    In many ways, this was a great chapter to write, as Andy slowly discovers how to live with people who love him, but who haven't got his understanding about what he's gone through. Valentine's Day was a great place to begin. Dr. O'Shea was a fun character to create, too. Thanks for your kind words and for reading Andy's journal with him.
  12. Parker Owens
    This Valentine's Day really was Andy's very first. He realized - finally - that he could participate. Dr. O'Shea certainly helped Andy feel more comfortable than the medical doctor, though that doc probably had to get closer to Andy's pain. He wasn't unsympathetic, just doing his job. Certainly, the last few days with the Stevensons mark the best days Andy has had in almost a decade. Thank you for your review and for staying with Andy in his journal.
  13. Parker Owens
    I won't deny that Andy is a little miraculous in that his nature seems sweeter rather than bitter. Experiencing genuine love now seems to have brought out some of his own. Glad you caught that one moment of assertion. Many thanks for your very kind remarks and your insight. When I ever get a cell phone of my own, I shall certainly send that text.
  14. Parker Owens
    What emerged in this chapter is a sweeter natured, generous Andy. He's finally getting out from under the ghastly burden he's had to carry for years, and perhaps he's grateful for it. Dr. O'Shea certainly helped Andy let some of his guard down - at least better than the medical doctor did. Of course, there's more for Andy to unpack, but for now, not all the kisses have to be in Zander's bed. Thanks for staying with the journal, and for your perceptive review.
  15. Parker Owens
    It was your day? I didn't know. I guess that makes me clueless, though. I hope 'twas filled, for goodness' sake, with joy, and love and chocolate cake. Happy Birthday...far too late.
  16. Parker Owens
    Happy Birthday, Krista! Many Happy Returns!
  17. Parker Owens
    Andy can finally show appreciation - and love, perhaps - safely. This is a big change. He is discovering that he can do this, though he might find it hard to be articulate. What he knows is that he loves Zander. And yes, Zander is going to have smiles for a long while. The chores incident is part of the discovery the Stevensons will go through as they get to know Andy. Dr. O'Shea was certainly much less threatening to Andy than the medical doctor. While he was kind and not unsympathetic, his work was far too close to Andy's pain not to send him spinning. I blush at your kind words; it was very good to write about Andy discovering himself a little. That you look forward to reading more of Andy's story makes me very happy.
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    Cory Arrives

    Parker Owens commented on Dayne Mora's story chapter in Cory Arrives

    Enjoyed the first chapter. We got a good introduction to Cory, and maybe understand his character more, even as that character steered us into the pretty heated conclusion. This is a story I'll come back to.
  19. Parker Owens
    This is a great prologue. You have me interested. Will be reading more.
  20. Parker Owens
    The priest did mention miracles not too long ago. I think you have hit on another one of them, though Andy may not recognize it. All he can see is that he has people he can love, and who love him back - Zander, especially. Dr. O'Shea is an interesting character. The medical doctor was efficient, businesslike, not unsympathetic - but utterly unable to reassure Andy. She appears to be different. Thank you for a perceptive review and for continuing to read Andy's journal.
  21. Parker Owens
    So very happy this chapter made you smile. After all the darkness and fear in his life, Andy has been slowly discovering light and hope. That sense of responsibility was beaten into him over many years; it's not surprising that it came back again. Thanks so much for your review!
  22. Parker Owens
    So very happy this chapter made you smile. After all the darkness and fear in his life, Andy has been slowly discovering light and hope. That sense of responsibility was beaten into him over many years; it's not surprising that it came back again.
  23. Parker Owens
    I am happy that this chapter warmed you up on a January morning. He is discovering how different life can be - and how differently he can live, too - when survival isn't the first item on his agenda. Thank you for reading and letting me know your thoughts.
  24. Parker Owens
    Imagining Zander getting into his bed full of kisses was a wonderful writing moment. Dr. O'Shea looks like someone who will help Andy confront some of his past. This chapter let Andy be more of the 'himself' we'd like to see. Thanks for your review and thoughtful response.
  25. Parker Owens
    February 14 – Valentine’s Day Today was Valentine’s Day – I’d forgotten all about it. It’s the day you show your boyfriend (or girlfriend, I suppose) how much you care. A card is supposed to be standard. What did my boyfriend do? Instead of a card, Zander went with me to the lab so I wouldn’t freak out during the blood test. Zander’s mom let him drive me to the lab this morning, early – way early. The lab was super quiet at that hour, and I got into the lab right away. Zander insisted on com
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