Conner

Great story, Jack, I'm really enjoying it. Mario's a sweetheart...an angel with tatoos...I like that. Young and cute really opens a lot ofdoors...just so long as you're careful about which ones you enter, I guess. Ok, that chapter was totally warm fuzzies....which means, of course, some stuff is gonna hit the proverbial fan soon enough. I know how you authors work. I'm curious about the wallet. I'm thinking Drew or Bob had a look at his ID.....and....????? Conner

Right on, Benji!

Smoking is essentially a public health issue. Yes, it does have civil rights elements, but the intrusion on civil rights is minor compared to the public health issues. The only solution is basically what's being done already: education programs, particularly those that target youth, and increasing restrictions on where you can smoke. I don't believe that smokers actually mind the increasing restrictions, even in bars. Most adjust and welcome the opportunity to smoke less. What a smoker can't tolerate is someone looking at them like they were an urine sample and telling (serminizing) them not to smoke at all. Robbie, after we solve the smoking problem, we're going to start putting increasing restrictions on young people whose driving practices aren't what they could be. Excessive people in the car, excessive speeds, extremely loud music.....it's all going to go, Robbie. It's a public health issue. How are you feeling now, Robbie? A little hot under the collar? Robbie, you need to blog!!! Conner

This article is yet another example of the absolute futility of reading (supposed) research results in the popular press. As has already been pointed out, a sample size 8 volunteers is ridiculously low. As the researchers came up with 4 straights and 4 gays, there was obviously some bias in the small sample they did take. In any event, it seems the point of the study was to examine behaviour of the "observers" in relation to "...the understanding of perception and feelings of assumptions and bias." How that aspect was looked at in this research and any findings around that simply aren't reported in this article. The reporter leads off with "A swing of the hips or a swaggered shoulder is enough for many casual observers to identify a man

Happy B-day, Zot!!! Miss ya, dude. Conner

It's hard to respond to that blog, Joe, other than to say, bummer. Good news on the car, tho. Hang tough. Conner

Oh sure!! Keep it to yourself!!! Good on ya, Rich! Conner

Thank you all very much! You're all great!! Conner

a radiator in a car Conner

That's quite stunning, Jack. The shirt matches perfectly. Attention to detail! You're definitely gay. Tell me, is the bed big enough? Oh, I see, it's also the 'guest' room. Conner

No wonder I keep hearing the words, "Use the force, Conner. Use the force." Why don't you asked Sharon for her views on the relationship skills of straight men?

It doesn't bother me in the least. Conner

You're incorrigible, Nick. Conner

I'm here just as an observer. The erg has pretty much been replaced by the joule. So I understand.

See, Ieshwar, he's not that smart!

People from the future aren't supposed to talk to me. So "erg" you knew; the others you would need a dictionary??? :wacko: Conner

Good. Because in my personal literary dictionary, epilogues only provide good news. Public transportation: bus or train

Seeing that I'm semi-retired, it's not really a big deal. However, I have 2 friends that I can only see on weekends. So, yes, I'm thankful for that. The person below me is thinking about what their retirement might look like.

Neither have I. I did start one, though, "It was a dark and rainy night." Then I got writer's block....and that was 26 years ago. Never have I made a citizen's arrest.

That's quite the list for a 5-letter name. My favourite is loin. Great word. I believe you meant no "acronyms". An abbreviation could have been lino for linoleum. Don't fret, I'm picking fights with everyone today!! :2hands: Conner

So you forgot: gear rage mage Up on ergs are we? :wacko: Conner

The rest of us are just a bag of hammers???

Ieshwar, Get back here and write something beginning with, "Do you own...." Conner

I'm with you, Ieshwar. An excellent chapter. Betting your virginity! What a hoot. I'm wondering if either of the moms will be focussing in on why Michael's tv is now in Jamie's room. I admire Michael's frankness with his sexuality. No reason why his love life should suffer while integrating Wothington. Ok, a question, why can't Michael undo what he did to Carl right away? My sense is that he'll do that down the road. Conner