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The link to the video I had is dead now, but it was on a discussion at a writer's convention on some trigger warnings "some" readers were demanding to be used. The list had over three-hundred entries, on items, sayings, animals, and situations, that people said were offensive. Some of which was pretty common items like glass bottles, lamp shades, and a situation of someone folding clothes while not saying anything.

The Great White North strikes again?

Got good news from Mom, tonight. Lily is recovering, and the 17 that they isolated are doing well. She doesn't know if they are positive or not, but they are still on isolation. National Guard has been in, cleaning has been done, and other precautions are in effect. Keeping the good thoughts going.

I concur. I would have the same reaction.

Excellent short story, my Brother. Loved it.

When a friend shares a song with you, and it turns into a gut punch:

My Real Life friend's story differs from what I put into my story here, but yes he is doing really well. They stayed together, all through HS, and after graduation when to college, lived outside of the country for a while, got married, and moved back to the US. Very happy, and what I consider a success story.

I have a friend who went through emancipation, after his parents kicked him out for being gay. (Even wrote a story based on it.) It was tough on him he was a Sophomore in HS and living with his BF's family, but it was granted quickly.

Well, hopefully, Alex's dad is better than his mother, and can set her straight. But, yes, I've known some "all about the image" type people and they are horrible.

Yeah, they can be used to the point of absurdity. There was one story I read, that had a trigger warning about consensual heterosexual sex, in a straight romance novel. It made me wonder why it was there, until I was told that 'some' readers consider any form of heterosexual sex 'non-consensual'. It made my head hurt.

There are a lot of characters on GA I wouldn't mind spending some time with. Garrett Atrix, Devin and Davin, from @dkstories's Dreams of Humanity and Dreams of a Father stories, come to mind first. My guys from the Tampa Chronicles Series would be cool to meet. @Stellar's Aspect of Dawn series has some good characters that I wouldn't mind talking to for a bit. @Myr's Psionic Corp world is loaded with characters that seem to be good folk to meet.

Now, I see way @Carlos Hazday said, I would love this month's AAA, when I mentioned a new story idea about an Author who falls in love with one of their characters. Excellent responses and great blog.

I think we see a big difference between Jenifer and Jill. I for one, hope that Alex and Harry get back together soon. Jill is coming off as the loving mother, and Harry really needs to learn to trust her. Jenifer, however, I was half expecting her to kick Alex out. Excellent chapter overall.

"Right.... Scott...." <--- In Doctor Evil's Voice.

Excellent chapter, both of the teens working through their emotions and affection for each other is perfect in my opinion. Talk with mom is going to be huge in what direction Alex and Harry will be going.

Don't forget Talo, you can make your own story collection: https://gayauthors.org/stories/collection/add/ Just create the collection, set it to Public, and then anyone can see stories you suggest. Listed here is all the publicly available collections: https://gayauthors.org/stories/browse/collections/

Thanks, everyone.

Just spoke with Mom, and no new cases overnight. However, how her friend, Lily, caught it is now 100% known. Seems before she had to go to the hospital for her essential procedure, don't know what it was, a Contract-Agency Nurse took care of her and was only at Mom's facility for a day or two. That contractor went on to two other facilities, and he has since tested positive for Covid-19, and patients he was in contact with have tested positive in the other facilities as well. So, it was a nurse that spread it. They have the National Guard going in to all three places to do cleaning and such, which is what FL has been doing since this started. Must admit, I'm still worried about it, but I'm doing my best to stay in a good mood. On the subject of food: One of the cousins got Starbucks the other day, and got me a slice of their Pumpkin Bread. I'm now trying to find a recipe for it, because that was damn good! Been wanting to do some baking something fierce the past few days.

I've always felt it that going camping during a full moon was the best. Spent many a night staring up at the great orb, and dreaming about what the future may hold. Thank you, tim, for reminding me of those times.

Thank you, everyone. From what Mom said, when she called about this, the person was put into isolation immediately upon learning they were positive. They are in a different wing of the building, and my Mom has been taking care to follow all safety precautions. Just hearing about what's happened at other places and scared shitless about it all. @Fae Briona I'll be praying for your dad, as well for your parents @MichaelS36.

One of the residents at my Mom's facility has tested positive for the virus. They went for a procedure at the hospital, came back, and tested positive. So, if you're the praying type, I would welcome it.

I hope you both feel better. Lots of virtual hugs.

Congrats to her!

Excellent chapter. I like the slow build approach you're doing, it makes it more believable. Harry's lack of self-confidence is something that is relatable.

It does keep to the more than 50% rule, and sex isn't in each chapter. But, I'm not shying away from the descriptions of the sex scenes or the number of participants in the scenes.