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  1. Parker Owens
    Roger Green Hat was a vindictive drunk - and far too good a stand-in for Andy's father. Things were going too well.
  2. Parker Owens
    Hang onto your hat. Your concerns are justified.
  3. Parker Owens
    Kaz certainly seems like a good guy, and a man you’d want in your corner. But running? That’s all Andy’s been doing, it seems. Thanks again for reading!
  4. Parker Owens
    Andy’s certainly leery too. More and more, report cards are made available online. However, physical copies are still mailed home, the new coexisting with the old. Thanks for your thoughts, and for reading!
  5. Parker Owens
    I'm so happy you kept reading Andy's journal - so that the title makes some kind of sense. Thank you!
  6. Parker Owens
    It was unexpected, and yet a completely sure way of keeping Phyllis Chandler from exacting any kind of revenge. Other readers have commented with justification that marriage isn't for kids, it's for adults. They have a good point. However, this might possibly be one of those rare cases in which an exception is warranted to that general rule. In any case, it would certainly put the bigots on the back foot. Thanks very much for reading, and for your continuing comments.
  7. Parker Owens
    Nope. Bruce is not known for his intelligence. Terry probably won't have to deal him a knockout blow - he'll deflate all by himself. This was a very satisfying chapter to write. How is wish there were more Judge Harrisons in this country. Thank you very much for your comments, and above all, thank you for reading.
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    I'd say that Andy is scared - and we have seen that he holds stuff in when that happens sometimes. Phyllis Chandler is certainly high-handed and bigoted; she a bully used to getting what she wants. What's unfortunate is that there are plenty of people like her in positions of power all over the country - in school boards, child welfare agencies, even in governors' mansions. Andy is very lucky to have Garrett and Judge Harrison in his corner. Thanks very much for your thoughts.
  9. Parker Owens
    That Zander could be patient with Andy, and let him be in control says volumes about his character and love. In doing so, he helped silence some of the demons still lurking in Andy's memory. I'm glad you thought the scene came at a good moment in the story. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts.
  10. Parker Owens
    That's an interesting speculation on what might have happened if Greg had been with a girl in the locker rooms, instead of a boy. I suspect the outcry would have been somewhat more muted, though there would undoubtedly have been repercussions. Nonna was such a fun character to write - everyone should have a grandmother like her. I really appreciate your continuing comments. Thank you!
  11. Parker Owens
    @raven1 It was interesting to write this chapter for Andy without Zander present. I found it harder to do than I expected. In the same way, it must have been at least a little difficult for Andy to do without Zander, too. At least, that's how I imagined it. Getting dragged to a party - even a pretty tame one for track recruits - must have given Andy butterflies in his stomach. Running uphill sprints with Kaz was easier. I'm glad you noticed Andy making a new friend at the party, too. That in itself is a first. I appreciate your reading Andy's journal, and your comments are most welcome.
  12. Parker Owens
    Thank you for saying this felt like a relaxed chapter. Andy seems as if he is finally weaving some of his threads into the tapestry of the Stevenson family - and they are doing the same into his. It cannot be lost on Andy that Garrett is doing the same kind of thing for him that he did for Zander - he saw it back in December, as Garrett helped Zander prepare for the big road test. The biggest test coming up is the three days of separation for the two boys. Once again, thanks for adding your comments!
  13. Parker Owens
    Those names are definitely apt for Andy. I think it’s ironic that if you’d been there to tell him the meanings of his chosen names, he’d shrug and suggest you might be mistaken. We know better. His baggage is slowly getting lighter as he finally unpacks it, slowly but surely. Thanks again for reading and commenting!
  14. Parker Owens
    The impetus for this story came from just this kind of news item. I wanted to write about someone who lived with it from their point of view. I’m glad you found this chapter to be a little more upbeat. Andy’s life is going through more change in ways he’s not used to. Thanks again for reading and especially for your thoughts.
  15. Parker Owens
    Dr. O'Shea can help Andy heal inside, even as Zander and his family help him do the same outside. Uncle Ray was as much responsible for Andy's scarring and pain as his ogre of a father - you're quite right about that. And now Andy gets to face another hurdle: swimming. Thanks again for continuing to read Andy's journal, and for sharing comments here.
  16. Parker Owens
    I confess that this was a favorite chapter of my own. Dr. O'Shea is gentle, but persistent. Andy is slowly learning to trust her. He is also trusting his family enough to prepare his little Valentine's surprises, knowing that they will react with a smile. Or, in Zander's case, actual kisses. Thanks a million for reading thus far, and for your ongoing comments.
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    I tried hard to put myself into Garrett and Monica's shoes (or slippers, if you like). How would I have reacted in that situation? How quickly would indignation turn into empathy? I enjoyed writing the character of the mercurial Monica. You're quite right: she is very protective of her family, and it looks as if Andy just got adopted. Having Garrett on his side can't hurt, either. Thank you very much for continuing to read Andy's journal and for your thoughts.
  18. Parker Owens
    Given your background, I am doubly grateful that you have worked your way through Andy's story. It can indeed be a hard story, and there are aspects of it that are unhappily resonant with actual events. There are many kids in this country who face rejection and abuse for who they are or know themselves to be. This chapter marks a turning in Andy's tale, and break with the bleakness of his past. I am humbled and grateful for your comments. Thanks so much for reading.
  19. Parker Owens
    There are alternating moments of shadow and light in Andy's life. That can be hard and tense, but it's a high contrast with the omnipresent darkness he endured with his father, and the clouded dusk he lived in while on the road. For him, Zander and his family are light to overcome his past darkness. This is a slow process, but a promising one. Thank you very much for your comments, and for enduring through the hard parts of Andy's journal to come this far.
  20. Parker Owens
    As Andy has begun to discover, it’s possible to become woven into the fabric of love. And perhaps Monica and Garrett are learning this too. Thanks so much for reading.
  21. Parker Owens
    Andy, as we must now call him, is changed by his journey, certainly. He is willing to risk this new school, if only for a little while, and that’s change enough to surprise himself. Thanks again for reading and for sharing your thoughts.
  22. Parker Owens
    Lots of questions - which I will let you answer after reading what comes after. I’m very glad you have read thus far into Andy’s journal. It’s good we followed along with him as he made his way west. Thanks for your thoughts and for continuing to read.
  23. Parker Owens

    Borderlands

    Parker Owens commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in Borderlands

    Now, as September fades to October, all I see are the white tails of the deer waving in the darkness as they bound away. But earlier, they would appear as silent as ghosts in the dusky mist, grazing on the grass in the field. The garden fence is much too tall for them to attempt. Now the constellations are more defined and brilliant. Not only can I see Orion, but also his dog and his quarry. Thanks so much for reading and adding a comment.
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    August Escape

    Parker Owens commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in August Escape

    As you say, the second narrator is a reminder that there is more to Eric’s story than his present unhappiness. While Eric might possibly survive questioning by the police, he has absolutely no intention of putting that theory to the test. For now, though, he’s on the road again. Thanks for reading and for your thoughts.
  25. Parker Owens
    I don’t blame you for feeling the weight on Eric’s shoulders. Clouds as dark as his don’t disperse easily or quickly. Finding Eustace was the first sustained bit of luck he’s had in a very long time. Thanks for your comments. I’m very grateful to you for sticking with Eric/Stefan through his journey.
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