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But I don't know if I'll keep my answer the same

...that's funny. we guessed the same for Served Cold...

i know nothing

It is my mums recipe, she always cooks it for me, if I come home from fare away. I will ask her to write it down. She will love to share it.

Even the guards there in the throne room were ready for trouble Yannick suggested, even though he’d done nothing. I think this might be clearer: …for the trouble Yannick’s appearance suggested. To give more importance to how important ties with Creid was needed. I let Yannick explain as we went to a little room I’d prepared. Were needed and the two sentences should be joined with a comma instead of the period. Len Na is hard at work here in the US trying to convince people not to vaccinate their kids and there have been outbreaks of easily preventable diseases among school children already.

Good morning tim, considering I just woke up and prepare breakfast which normally means croissants, rolls and sweet marmalade, it tells worlds about your writing, that I now gain for some chilli at 9 a.m. I loved this entry. Did you ever try a stew from green beans with lamb?

I plopped both lists on a word doc, now I'm playing with them I might have some wild guesses soon (or maybe not).

It’s clear that Daniel has figured out that Robbie isn’t as straight as he wants people to think. They’ve been sleeping in the same room for about half a year now. Daniel’s not stupid, but he is discreet.

Welcome. Feel free to ask questions; most of us are quite nice

People used to buy jewelry from a guy who never wore any (I kept my watch in my pocket, so it was never visible): me! I always thought that was ironic, but it never seemed to bother anybody. ;-)

It’s actually pretty amazing how well Dustin has done considering all the things he has against him. He’s the strongest of the three but both Billy and Brett used their Kryptonite against him. They’re all immature teenagers with raging hormones who haven’t learned to consistently control any of their urges or abilities. (Along with diapers and Terrible Twos, teenage years are three big reasons why I never wanted to be a parent!)

There is a really good movie called Osama where the father dies, the mother is forbidden from working, and the daughter is forced to do exactly what you describe. It won several awards at Cannes, a Best Foreign Language Film Golden Globe award, and a BFI award. I highly recommend it.

Beans, beans, the magical fruit!

All the flash and glitter was nice, but as it wasn’t legal. The second phrase doesn’t make sense unless you take out the ‘as’ or complete the thought. David and Sasha were essentially married as Tony and I were. Maybe you can move that ‘as’ before ’essentially.’ “Take in a show or two, check in on Nick and our nephew David and see what havoc their reeking on Kathy and Al.” ‘Reek’ is a strong, unpleasant smell. You wreak havoc. Plus, ‘they are.’ Using a pronoun here makes no sense. You know, I’m thinking someone who knows how to run a hotel would have much better qualifications than most who run homeless shelters. And LGBTQ youth have unique needs that are unaddressed in most shelters. Community Centers for LGBTQ youth are also something greatly needed. Not having to rely on government funding would free the agency to be much more effective. I can think of all sorts of projects for a wealthy unemployed former-hotel manager/cop/medic.

Happy birthday!!! I hope you have a good day.

Devon & Colin need to eat at the restaurant Sasha works at before the hotel changes ownership.

My car said it was 95 outside, but I knew the heat index made if feel much hotter. I didn’t catch this the first time around: ‘if’ should be ‘it.’ ;-) The thing that makes the summer heat east of the Rockies so brutal is the humidity. Things are much drier in California and thus more bearable since your sweat dries right away. I remember being in Chicago in August when I was a child – it was 90°F, 90% humidity, at midnight! At least in the Bay Area, LA, San Diego, and other coastal areas, it generally cools off quite a bit at night. And usually into late June, there is a fog bank that sits off the coast and returns late in the afternoon only to burn off the next morning, keeping things cooler all day. If you come to visit for SF's Frameline LGBTQ film festival, dress in layers – don’t think you’re going to enjoy your tank top & shorts ensembles. And thank you for going home after you’ve spent all of money here! ;-)

The diagnosis and name are existing since the 1980s like Greame says and I to my opinion people like to have a name for a problem.

First off, I must state that I am not race baiting or trying to stir up trouble. Having to say that at all should indicate how defensive some people are when it comes to discussing race. (black or white.) I have been sitting here for over twenty minutes typing, backspacing, typing, backspacing because I want to choose my words wisely. What prompted me to respond to this entry was a particular comment made by Sasha. My nephew was reading over my shoulder, and he was dumbstruck when he read the comment that the idea of writing about black people is less appealing. I told him that I appreciate his passion, but I’ve lived long enough to know what battles to fight and which ones to walk away from. It is now his battle, because it is his time. For me, this has nothing to do with the “current cultural climate.” Hell, this issue has been around for centuries, it is nothing new. You feel me? I'm not one to go all Black Panther whenever race is discussed. Believe me, I don't judge people by their color. Could you imagine the many beautiful people I would have passed by if I was concerned about their race. People are people. I know some shady black folk, and I've dealt with some unscrupulous white folk. The majority of black Americans lead lives similar to white Americans. We work, pay our taxes, and worry about our children's futures. We are more than the color of our skin. It’s sad that in 2017, we are still going round and round over something that takes so much energy and brings on so much negativity. It’s like everyone’s talking, but no one’s listening. If you’re writing about drug dealers in an urban setting, then by all means throw in a black drug dealer. I knew a young man who dealt drugs in the 70’s. He worked long hours in the steel mill, came home to take care of his elderly grandparents, and was the nicest guy you ever wanted to meet. See, no stereotypes, just a dude dealing drugs. We need to get off of this cultural whatever the heck is going on crap, and just create. The imagination is a powerful thing, and we should not limit ourselves because of what others say or think. I write white characters all the time. Do you think I ask a white person’s permission before I do this. Heck no. I allow my imagination to take over, and before you know it...SHAZAM!!! A character is born. I can't speak for all African Americans, but I would not take offense if a white author has a black character who says, "Aw honey chile, the watermelon is picked, the chicken is fried, and the chitlins is bubblin' on the stove!" Stephen King's character Detta Walker is an example of a stereotypical black woman from the 60’s, but she is intentionally portrayed as over the top. I'm sure some black people take offense to this, but Mr. King is staying true to his writing. It doesn't make him a racist. I have created a character by the name of Cracker Jack. He’s an old biker dude from Georgia. Does this make me racist? No. I have another character by the name of Little Dusky. She’s a beautiful little dark skinned girl. Should I be ashamed as a black woman to write a character whose name sounds straight up like something a slave master would call her? No I am not. Would I be crucified by some of my own for doing so? Hell yes, but I don’t care, because I’m being true to my writing. I’m sure there would be a black person quick to diagnose me with suffering from blah, blah, self hatred disorder, blah, blah, blah, Uncle Tom’s syndrome. Lol They would have to know the story to understand the name. And personally, I really don’t give a darn what they think. lol Sorry...let me continue. Also in this story there is a lovely interracial couple. I want people to be honest with me. Would any of you read such a story, or would you find a black man with a white husband too...how do you say...unappealing? Even if they are an attractive, solid, and upstanding couple.To be honest, I wouldn’t expect it to be read, because where would a tale written about a gay white trash biker, a little black girl, and a interracial couple fit, if some folks refuse to see beyond class and skin color. I'm sorry, but the seriousness of this is giving me a headache. I'm going to shut it down, bring out "mommy's" special candy, and go watch a bit of Dave Chappelle. Take a moment to celebrate our brothers and sisters from all walks of life. Forget about the “current cultural climate,” we should write about them if the spirit moves us..

Alex has cleaned up his life so he’ll be ready for the guy after Liam. The guy who won’t have a long history of bad memories with Alek. A guy he can start fresh with.

Hi, two very emotional poems. I totally get the second one. I guess even if we don`t like to admit it, we all felt this kind of emotions from time to time. I hope for you, that this won`t hold you to long and that you feel better soon. Consider, it is always our decision, which thoughts we allow to be in our head. ;-) Hugs Lyssa

I think it is great, how Alek has tidied up his life. Whatever comes next, there is the possibility of a fresh start. :-)

Well, I thought I was getting a special deal when these two chapters dropped at the same time. No waiting to resolve the little cliffie! But no such luck! I think Graham has had time to reflect on what he does know about Scott. The very same time Scott has had to drop into depression while contemplating his sad history. And both of them have been so obviously miserable that at least two others noticed, Cookie and Ellie. I think Graham will realize that his feelings for Scott are deep enough that he needs to find out more about Scott. They need to explore whether they have enough in common off board to continue their relationship. Pretty much what they’d have to do in any case, but with that one extra elephant in the room – something that they need to talk about so it doesn’t just get in the way all the time. Sorry I couldn’t resist reading the chapter that probably wasn’t supposed to land for another week or so. It’s the Update’s fault. It’s not that I’m too weak to resist temptation or anything. ;-) ‘Volubly’ is such an interesting word. The ‘U’ in the middle is somehow part of two separate syllables!

Why did the format change to a seriffed font for the last line in the paragraph? I think it’s good that Scott trusted Graham enough to tell him the truth. It’s kind of like Coming Out, it’s not a one-time event. Scott will have to face it over and over again, but in the future, it’ll get easier as he becomes even more comfortable with himself.

LOL, I will take this to school tomorrow. I think there are some people who will appreciate this like I do. Great!