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Dry or not, we’ve had plenty of mosquitoes this summer, more than enough to feed the birds and bats. I hope these summer keepsakes remind you of green and golden days when the slow begins to fall.
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It will turn chilly soon enough. I’m happy to have fewer mosquitoes now. I’m glad these brought good memories to you.
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Thank you! It’s sad to see the summer end, yet perhaps these will warm my bones in January.
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Thank you, tim. I’m glad mosquito season is winding down, yet they feed the hummingbirds and warblers that I love so well. It’s good to savor the summer treats while we can. Thanks again.
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No stars shone when the fireflies swirled like phosphorescent constellations above the whispering timothy and clover as each sparkled in passion to each silent as dark stones, yet loud as love. ~ ~ ~ Here vines grow which twine and wind as tight as any knot sailors might devise, yet they bloom and breathe, taking root on trunk and twig, demanding nothing but an embrace strong enough to endure winter’s kiss.
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The Best Breakfast MeetIng Ever (Guest Prompt #2)
Parker Owens commented on Mikiesboy's story chapter in The Best Breakfast MeetIng Ever (Guest Prompt #2)
Following the exercise, this was a most enjoyable story to read. It would have been trying to do, speaking for myself. This was very well done. -
The phone call via Westley sounded like thunder from unseen clouds beyond the horizon. Or perhaps it sounds like opportunity - forcing Joel to seek schooling and community elsewhere. Riding, however scary it might have been, drew Joel more tightly into his new foster family. Thanks again for this story.
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I read this yesterday, and it hit me so hard, I had to put off my response until this morning. The-reading this poem today, I feel just as moved by its beauty, grace and power. I’m grateful to you for writing and sharing this. It’s a poem I will return to frequently.
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The lies, the little ones, pile up like snowflakes on a January day. I like Trace’s line: “lead with the truth.” Truth might not clear away every snowflake from Joel’s path, but it would eventually make the going easier. Not that anyone likes shoveling snow, or telling one’s whole truth. I continue to enjoy this story. Thank you.
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An Answer in a Question
Parker Owens commented on Jeff Burton's story chapter in An Answer in a Question
You write about darkness and despair far too well. Only around the edges does Elijah’s light show. -
Normal - that’s what this story should be. Alas, it isn’t normal in many places. Thanks very much for your comments!
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Fletcher is the man Tomas has needed for ages. It’s good that he can leave his past behind him long enough to realize it. Once again, thanks for your very kind thoughts.
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Describing music in prose is harder than it sounds! Thanks for your comment on that bit of writing. You’re the very kind of encouragement I need.
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Your comments have made my day. Thank you very much! And definitely, it’s a date!
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I hope you felt the fretting as I did.
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Thank you for this comment. Aquinas was one of my favorite early characters. Every now and then, a new chapter suggests itself.
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Each chapter gives us another layer in meaning to the title of this story. So many people have learned to lie, and not merely Joel. Cole has learned to lie to his parents about drinking and partying, and now it seems that Joel‘s family is learning to lie about his absence. Davin’s advice about getting out in front of his secret is wise, but it remains to be seen if Joel can find a way to take it before all the layers drown him.
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Until Joel can allow someone fully into his secrets, he’s going to hold the inhabitants of this new world at arms’ length. Davin may have found a tiny opening, but you only tantalize us with the possibility of hope that Joel might open up. That’s probably all that’s reasonable to hope for. At least Davin confirmed for us all that Trace and Celia are precisely what they seem like on the surface: solid, good people. I’m interested to see what develops next.
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Your words really struck a chord with me, tim. I can completely relate to what you wrote here. Doubt is a constant companion, and my most frequent commentator. You express what I often feel.
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You surround Joel with care and support in this chapter, and let us live some of Joel’s apprehension at moving into Trace and Celia’s home. I look forward to Colt and Joel figuring out how to coexist, contrasting with Lacey’s guileless acceptance. Their gain will be Joel’s bio-family’s loss.
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This has been a beautiful story, despite its ugly moments. I look forward to watching Jamie heal and to he and Luca deepening their relationship.
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Cheering and celebration over the use of Mathematics! Huzzah!
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Mom’s brutal rejection will haunt Joel for a long, long time. The wellspring of her hatred must be dark and cold and unforgiving. Perhaps we’ll learn what it was, but what’s more important seems to be Joel’s own heart and stability. Trace has been a real saint in all this. One had to wonder if he’s been through this kind of thing before. This is a very engaging tale, even if it’s sad. Thank you for bringing it to us.
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Joel must be a saint to let a cinnamon bun go to someone else. More seriously, Trace and Celia have hearts of gold, and I’m intrigued by Gavin, Davin and Colt (it has a sort of rhythm to it - well done). Looking forward to more.
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I enjoyed this story very much. Jonah’s growth was fun to watch, even as he outshines his cousins. The last few chapters were especially satisfying. Not every child in the care of the state can be as lucky as Jonah; it’s worth remembering and supporting those who don’t have solid families and caring foster homes. Thank you for sharing this.
