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    Chapter 12 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 12 S2

    Actually, Devin hasn't actually passed the maximum end of the range for a growth spurt, which is usually considered to be 18-20, but it doesn't preclude it happening later. I went to school with a boy who was always the smallest boy in the class, and even a graduation he was shorter than most of the girls as well. I ran into him two or three years later and didn't recognize him, because he was 6' 2" (188 cm). And remember that Devin's size doesn't completely rely on what we would face, because as a skinwalker he can make himself taller or shorter at a whim. Yes, it's never good to be bullied, but his family used it teach him to fight back, a skill they felt he'd need if he transit ioned into an animal in the wild.
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    Chapter 12 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 12 S2

    Al, I think I also comment in previous chapters how Mac explained that when he and Devin were younger, Devin would always stick up for him and even do the fighting when Mac was bullied. I think Devin was learning it wasn't the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog - or person.
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    Chapter 12 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 12 S2

    Transitioning into a Ninja wouldn't automatically supply him with the skills the Ninja had acquired after years of practice. It's different with animals, because he only acquires instinctive behavior, not learned behavior. That would be acquired over time. Yes, with some couples it is common to alternate invitations to dinner, but not with every person you have over for a meal. Eventually, however, you'd probably stop inviting those people over, unless you were merely doing it as a good Samaritan.
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    Chapter 12 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 12 S2

    I apologize if it didn't come through in the chapter, but I've been dealing with some medical issues and sometimes my brain is a little foggy, due to the medications I'm taking.
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    Chapter 12 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 12 S2

    Yes, a very relaxed holiday and Devin is getting the present he always wanted, to be able to grow a few more inches until he's the same height as his dad, Gramps, and Pops, and only an inch shorter than Mac. Probably the best Christmas present he could have received.
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    Chapter 12 S2

    Bill W commented on Bill W's story chapter in Chapter 12 S2

    I believe his dad, Gramps, and Pops were trying to teach him to stand up for himself, despite his size. It's a trait he would need when transitioning into some animals in the wild, and he wouldn't last long unless he learned not to let his size prevent him from standing up for himself. It also kept Devin from appearing a threat to any of his peers, that way they would never suspect him if he had to occasionally transition into his larger alter ego.
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    Chapter 12 – A Joint Christmas When I woke up on Christmas Eve morning, my mom offered to fix breakfast for me, even though she and my dad had already eaten. It was comical watching her flutter around the kitchen as she prepared my meal while also getting things ready for the rest of the day. She was also singing along with the Christmas songs that were playing in the background and it even looked as if she was dancing a few times as she did these things. She was definitely in a great m
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    A great word, not to be confused with meet or meat.
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    Thank you for that information. It makes me appear lazy for not looking it up on the internet myself.
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    It just goes to show that for every action there's someone waiting in the wings to take you to court.
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    Ah, thank you. That makes me look lazy that I did look it up online.
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    I found the link pretty darn interesting, but it didn't address one thing I"ve always wondered. Since I never read the novel, I always wondered if Stoker's Dracular was able to turn into a bat, or if that was a Hollywood creation. Do any of you know which is the case for certain, based on the novel?
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    Very interesting point.
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    Then we need yak dairy herds in the US.
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    Not skin milk, in most cases. It might even be good for a day or two past the expiration date, at least in my experience.
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    Very interesting article. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.
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    Would you beleive BOTH!
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    You'll survive, Chris. We've all had to do it.
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    it's the first week of April and it looks as if many in the GA community is on Spring Break!
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    Isn't it the dream of every author on this site to become a paperback writer?
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    And thank you for reading it and responding, AC. I'm not sure what my poem would have looked like if the Anthology topic had been 'The Seven Ages of Man."
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    Thank you for the kind words, Gary, and thanks for reading my poem. I hope we all enjoy lengthy and enjoyable winters. I don't how old you r children are, but if they're young enjoy those precious moments with them, and if they're older I hope they remember the lessons you taught them along the way. I'm glad it gave you pause to reflect up your own life.
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    That's very sweet of you to say and I deeply appreciate your comment.
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    Thank you for responding, Adi, but I think my winter will depend more on my medical issues than what I might want.
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    I'm not worried about winter, but I've been to Wisconsin, but in June and didn't see any snow. And thank you for the wonderful comments about my entry to the Poetry Anthology. I'm glad that you enjoyed it.
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