Bill W

Very touching, indeed!

Dolly, here is my farewell message to you:

That happened in 1976. Early 1976 the price was around $1.46 a pound and by late 1976 it was $2.12 a pound and by year's end it was $2.88 a pound.

Continuity (or continuation) in storytelling is the logical, consistent flow of plot, characters, and rules from one scene or part to the next. It matters because it protects the illusion of the real world, keeping the audience focused and trustful. Why Continuity (or Continuation) Matters: Builds Trust: Keeps the unwritten promise made to the reader or viewer that the world's rules will not randomly change. Prevents Confusion: Allows people to track action, time, and space smoothly without getting lost. Protects Immersion: Stops jarring errors (plot holes or sudden character changes) from pulling people out of the experience. Deepens Character Growth: Ensures that past trauma, choices, and lessons actually shape future actions. Key Parts of Story Continuity: Internal Logic: Magic systems, physics, and character abilities stay within established limits. Timeline and Space: Travel time, scars, clothing, and item locations match across scenes. Behavioral Consistency: People act in ways rooted in their established traits and past events.

The word continuation comes from the late-14th century Old French word continuation, derived from the Latin continuationem, meaning "a following of one thing after another" from the verb continuare (to join together or make continuous). It was comprised of com- (together) plus tenere (to hold). Literally, it means "holding things together" without a break. According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the noun continuation was first used in English during the Middle English period (1150-1500). It entered the English language around 1374 through translations by Geoffrey Chaucer. According to the OED the word continue (as a verb) first appeared in English with the earliest recorded evidence dating from before 1340 in the religious and spiritual writings of the hermit and author Richard Rolle. The noun continuity was first used in English in the mid-1500s (specifically recorded around 1543).

Coffee prices in early 1975 were $0.61 per pound, and in late 1975 they were $1.27 per pound.

You're still a young whippersnapper. 🤪

Joel is going to spend the weekend with his family in the lake district before the University goes back into session. Unfortunately, his mom starts suffering from a migraine headache, so his mom, dad, and sister all decide to return home. Joel opts to stay behind and ends up experiencing adventure, excitement, and romantic feelings. This is a very interesting longer short story and well worth the read, so give it a try.

A compelling, sometimes action packed, and romantic story about two young gay men falling in love. I enjoyed the story immensely and hope that Joel and Gary can work things out and live happily-ever-after!

James and Bryson are a young gay couple and they decided to spend Christmas vacation at the small cabin in the mountains that was owned by James' mother. The boys had a great time while they were alone, but Bryson had to leave to take one more exam, and James mom and step-dad were coming to the cabin as well. Unfortunately, there was an unexpected event that transpired that evening. What was it and whom did it affect? You'll have to read this gripping and touching story to find out.

Mine isn't from lying down, but sitting up or standing up after I've been lying down.

I have also experienced all three stages, so the shadows are getting longer for me as well.

Equilibrium in storytelling provides a baseline of normal life that makes conflict meaningful. Popularized by theorist Tzvetan Todorov, the concept establishes a peaceful starting state. Without this initial balance, disruptions lack impact and character changes feel weightless. Why Equilibrium Matters: Defines Normality: Shows how characters live before trouble starts. Measures Change: Gives readers a baseline to see how much a character grows. Creates Stakes: Makes the disruption painful because peace is lost. Guides Resolution: Points the way toward a final, repaired state.

The word equilibrium comes from the Latin root word aequilibrium, meaning an even balance or a horizontal position. It derives from aequus meaning equal and libra, meaning "a balance", "a pair of scales", or "weight" (it is also the root of the zodiac sign Libra). Its original meaning is "equal weights on both sides of the scale". According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the earliest known use of the noun equilibrium in English is from 1608, and found in the writings of John King, who served as the Bishop of London. In the early 17th-century its use broadly referred to balance or equal weight, but the specialized physical and mechanical definitions concerning opposing forces, but the meaning expanded significantly through the mid-to-late 1600s. According to the OED, the noun Librium was first used in English in the 1960s, with its earliest recorded evidence dating back to 1960 in the Official Gazette (coinciding with the commercial introduction and FDA approval of the anti-anxiety medication by Hoffmann-La Roche).

Mike and Ben are gay roommates and decided to spend the two weeks around Christmas and the New Year in Belize. Shortly after they arrived there, they stopped at a restaurant for lunch, and while they were eating, the men saw two boys panhandling across the street. The guys decided to do a good deed and bought the boys a meal and took it over them. They expected a positive response from the boys, but they received an unexpected and cautious response to their generous offer. The boys took the meals and started eating but they appeared leery about what would be expected in return. This is a decent read and it has a happy ending, but it comes with a warning: this story describes prior child abuse effecting multiple boys and some of it is quite graphic. If this doesn't bother you, then give this tale a try, because overall it's uplifting.