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Yes, seeing yourself on the screen gives a different perspective - good or bad. Living on your own without the pressures of work or relations, giving up on your appearance could be too easy - as we see with Eric. As you suggest, there may not be major changes, but small ones can help.
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Yes, to see a genuine person in front of the camera, rather than someone rehearsed to within an inch of their lives. Even if Eric felt awkward or tongue-tied while doing it, editing can make things look a lot better.
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Eric arrived at the train station out of breath. Although the bus dropped him off quite close-by, he was scared he'd miss the next departure to Leominster. He checked his watch again: fifteen minutes to go. Often he didn't bother wearing it. Why should he? But with catching trains, he thought the watch essential. Hardly anywhere displayed a clock nowadays; though as he walked in, he spotted one high up on a wall. Now what he needed was a ticket. He looked for the booking office and found it
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I do seem to pick my chapter when I dip in. For a guy who claims not to have any time for fuzzy emotions, you do pretty damn well. Now I understand where the volume title comes from.
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Thanks, Tim. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think Geoff is a convert to holidays, especially with Tony. When all you have is difficult memories from childhood, it is sometimes tricky to move on. Police forces in the UK are geared up to treat hate crimes as such, but when set against a background of decreasing resources, you do wonder how much attention it would get. My suspicion is Tony won't want all the bother associated with reporting and following through the incident. In Helen's words, Geoff indeed "did good" with the defence of his partner.
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Thank you for such a lovely description of my not exactly action-packed tale. It is only as good as it is now because of your patient, good-humoured input.
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Possibly. We'll have to wait and see (author included ).
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There has to be something to bring you back to the story. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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You have to admit it was pretty dramatic for me. Not saying much perhaps, but it got around, plenty of characters, and even some action.
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I always have time for a ballad - they're part of my heritage too. I love the fable, the folktale elements in this. You could imagine it being recited and sung down the years in those places which were open to those who don't conform the society's norms. Thank you for this.
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On the following Monday, Geoff plodded up a steep slope leading to the remains of Housesteads Roman fort. The first part of the walk, coming down from the car park, was fine; this section was a different story. At least the sun was shining in between a series of heavy, blustery showers. Tony's strong legs and flexing behind paced some way ahead. It was a view he would never tire of. His boyfriend half-turned around every minute or two to check on him. Geoff reflected it was both endearing and fa
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Chapter 1 Fly Me to the Moon
northie commented on Headstall's story chapter in Chapter 1 Fly Me to the Moon
I can see why it started as a poem - it has a wistful, dream-like, elegiac quality. Your writing draws me in; I'm almost standing by your side, seeing what you see in your mind's eye. A perfect piece of writing. -
Life is hard sometimes. Deal with it.
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That is unfortunately very true. The outward face we show to others obscures so much.
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Yes, indeed about that particular visit, but it's opened up thoughts about thinking more deeply around their relationship. How controlling is he? But we do learn more in subsequent chapters. It's just you giving me more to think about, dugh.
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From what little I know, there is an extensive and complex web of issues, emotions, and ties between the two main parties, and also between them and the rest of the family. What can look to be a clear-cut issue to someone on the outside, usually isn't. Been there, done that.
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In two cases I know of, it took threats and violence against other close family members before the abused person took action. So, it was tolerable for them to be in that situation (in their mind), but not for others.
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Yes... I imagine for a variety of reasons. Trying to hang onto the threads of what was? Is the outward pretence of normality one of her coping mechanisms, or does she fear the consequences if unfiltered sightings are reported back to her husband? Somebody in Felicity's position must be sitting on a roiling cauldron of emotions and fears.
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Yes, there's something atavistic, very deep rooted about that feeling. Eric acknowledged in the previous chapter that for once, he took the right fork in the road. Thanks, dugh. Out of curiosity I checked the date I wrote this: November last year. I mentioned to our mutual friend @Carlos Hazday I was getting better at mixing things up. Glad you agree.
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It is a very obvious signal. That and obviously not managing to keep clean themselves. For older people, there might be some leeway along the lines of: they can't look after themselves as they should. But it still means the individual won't necessarily get the service others would expect.
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Yes, though that might not be as soon as any reader would want. You rightly say, many abused spouses have been cut off from their friends and other family. I wonder if Felicity's husband realises she's meeting Andy? It's a genuine question - something this author hasn't previously considered.
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They do. Working with the public, it's part of the silent routine to size up each customer. Yes, Eric's known in his small town but even for them, some smartening up might change their opinion of him. Maybe, maybe not. We'll have to see how it pans out.
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You don't have hanging baskets? Though they do take a lot of water, so far from ideal for California. They are a staple in the UK, sometimes in the most inconvenient places, hanging over the pavement. Especially if they've just been watered. Perhaps not something the two lads would go for...
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Yes, indeed. You can't just assume that they'll happily leave their old life on your say-so. Keep reading...
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Eric stood in his own living room, looking round at the familiar, welcoming clutter. It was so good to be back home. He took a deep breath and let it out again. He was no romantic, but he felt the cottage came alive when he walked in. Earlier, Andy dropped him and his things off, stopping long enough to help with the unpacking. The ankle took his weight now, but it still needed care. The young man promised to come back at lunch-time to take him food shopping. Apart from some milk and bread his f
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