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Never thought of fairy tales in these terms. Interesting.
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April 15 through April 21
northie commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in April 15 through April 21
It is difficult to pick a favourite from such a diverse crop. April 16 immediately put me in mind of a folksong; something maybe V-W or Holst would further set to music. Your verses in praise of the tomato made me smile. You so often elevate and raise a paean to simple things - to me, that is one of the signatures of your poetry. And who couldn't like the bizz of the buzzing bees? 🐝 Thank you for these. -
Vireos and the Carolina Wren
northie commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in Vireos and the Carolina Wren
These birds are your companions; to me, they're exotic and unknown. Yet your wonderful descriptions, far removed from textbook aridity, make them for a moment also my companions. Thank you. -
They are indeed, though less so than female? Or maybe that's me being more accepting of male stereotypes.
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And so binary in sex and gender. With some tokenistic exceptions.
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Most people don't realise that fairy tales, particularly the ones by the Grimm brothers, are dark, violent, and twisted, and often don't have a happy ending. Don't get me started on this. Hollywood in general, and Disney in particular demean, objectify, and limit the ambitions of females. And indeed, stereotype male roles in society.
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@Parker Owens in his original comment, challenged Disney to make this sequel.
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I only started doing them this year. They're both great fun and a real challenge. The word count has to be on the nail.
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Ball over, she stands, recalling words overheard; burnt into a jealous soul. Ugly? Never. You’re beautiful. A slipper shard hangs, bloodied, from her hand. No more charming. Satisfied, she steps over the bodies – her prince and his man – and leaves.
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How many words do you need to tell a story? Here are my attempts at micro-fiction - a series of unrelated mini tales, all under 50 words in length.
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No, indeed. Or talking with strangers. As TIm says. Eric will have to spend some time assembling a possible conversation with Rob.
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Yes, I found writing that scene quite emotional. He's been told stuff and seen things on a screen, but it's never the same as witnessing it for himself. Thanks, Tim, that's very kind of you.
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I've been fortunate enough to have received reviews lately and in each case tapping on the notification brings up an error message. See capture. The reviews are there. no problem, it's just the notification link. Laptop: Windows latest & Chrome; tablet: Android and Chrome
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I'm very pleased you enjoyed it. One thing that has surprised me is how many people identify with Eric - himself, or other aspects of his life.
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Thank you! I'm very pleased you enjoyed this part of Eric's story. The second book has now concluded if you wish to continue.
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It is my pleasure. I'm happy that you enjoyed it so much. Eric appeared very early on in my writing career - fully-fledged, and ready to have his story told. Like most main characters in any fiction, Eric contains elements of my personality. Why him? Who knows the strange ways of creativity. Certainly I have little to no interest in writing about adolescents and their angst. A couple of my longer standalone stories feature older characters ( A Place To Live and Willpower). There will be a longish gap until the next volume as I have yet to start writing Part 3. I will update the story topic with any news.
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@Will Hawkins Thank you! Good grammar and word choices are important, but so is the story. If the latter is poor, no amount of the former will make the essential story any better.
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I have a blind spot when it comes to seafood - fish, molluscs, and anything else pretty much.
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@Will Hawkins ann of course, there are out and proud leaders of other countries. It's hardly something beyond the pale nowadays.
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Adult social care (ie non-medical) isn't part of the NHS. It is funded by local authorities, whose budgets are under enormous strain. Criteria are forever being tightened, and people have to make their own contributions. So the system's there, just about. Otherwise, for most medical needs, it's the NHS that picks up the pieces.
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Yes, indeed. A large, suburban home with, I imagine, most contemporary kit two young men would need. They have both opened up their home; Andy from a sense of friendship and concern, Adam more perhaps from a sense of obligation.
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Are private landlords allowed to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation? if you're otherwise an ideal tenant, what's the problem?
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Yep, I've been playing catch-up for the last 24 hours or so.
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My tendency is to half-drink a mug of coffee, then get absorbed in something. Half an hour later, I surface and discover a cool drink awaiting me.
