.. among your very best .. ever - & as a stand up & stool bartender I saw this nightly .. as well as being a single white male customer with an observant eye.. just ask Rebecca Goodall .. I write such stuff in my Fiction .. but can do so with astonishing veracity
Well, yes. Probably most of what we call fiction is, at heart, autobiographical. It was challenging for me to get into the head of a young, urban male. An experiment. Maybe not entirely believable.
.. come come .. Ms @rebeccagoodall can validate every nuance & tactical technique or ‘Fave Finesse is deployed & even educate myself about the ‘how or why’ of the ‘performance / dance - & how it’s repeated endlessly & nightly.. or at ‘morning coffee or latte or even on a bus or at a Funeral Parlour or Cemetary .. or talking to a Bank Teller .. ‘Believable ?
The ‘sizing up & ‘opening move’ is inevitable .. & yes - tis a ‘Two Way - ‘measuring or appraisal.. & ‘Signals Exchanged .. (let’s Dangle) or .. vaguely amused & ‘nice try..
Touching with great similes and the definite undertones, or overtones, that you write. Atoning for sins as he toned his body--those are the types of words that magnetize my senses.
So many nearly unbelievable realities come barging in our doors that it is amazing we can make sense of any of it, let alone integrate the changes that occur to each of us in our lives as we get older and think we can "solve" or reimagine our habits and traditions.
And just when we think we've made slight progress--it's another day, another week, another month! And new changes.
At our age, Jill , it is all about adapting to change. And we are forced to adapt rather quickly and seriously, don't you think? I thank you for your compliments.
I'll give him the benefit of a doubt. I've heard that badass looking bikers are actually reall cream puffs inside as self-defense against other men who will abuse them otherwise. How's that for toxic masculinity? I'll bet those guys Nicky hangs with would eat him for lunch if he acted nice.
Even jocks have to strap on a new pouch. Shoot the hoops and score a point. Nick scores , but his socks and hers are getting warm. Weather is changing. Hot latte and wine with come on its own accord. Nick 2 is the best one to get over the hump. Enjoyed the ambiance.
HAE. Happily ever after. Ah well, we can dream. You found your one true love - and he's actually hung around for what? 50 years?? . Your Benny is one of the good guys. But I have to say that. He is my brother.
Nick fell in love with Angie's soul bot he didn't know what that was at first. Angie has patience. A rare quality in youth. You have created two endearing characters, Sharron. Even their names fit together, Angie and Nick.
"Pulling at the iron in his bones" Great line, Sharron.
I have to believe that there are many Angies out there who appreciate some masculine qualities in a man--as long as he can learn to appreciate and respect her feminine grace and wisdom. There might be hope for Nick.
.. among your very best .. ever - & as a stand up & stool bartender I saw this nightly .. as well as being a single white male customer with an observant eye.. just ask Rebecca Goodall .. I write such stuff in my Fiction .. but can do so with astonishing veracity
Well, yes. Probably most of what we call fiction is, at heart, autobiographical. It was challenging for me to get into the head of a young, urban male. An experiment. Maybe not entirely believable.
.. come come .. Ms @rebeccagoodall can validate every nuance & tactical technique or ‘Fave Finesse is deployed & even educate myself about the ‘how or why’ of the ‘performance / dance - & how it’s repeated endlessly & nightly.. or at ‘morning coffee or latte or even on a bus or at a Funeral Parlour or Cemetary .. or talking to a Bank Teller .. ‘Believable ?
The ‘sizing up & ‘opening move’ is inevitable .. & yes - tis a ‘Two Way - ‘measuring or appraisal.. & ‘Signals Exchanged .. (let’s Dangle) or .. vaguely amused & ‘nice try..
Hah! Yes.👍🏻
Touching with great similes and the definite undertones, or overtones, that you write. Atoning for sins as he toned his body--those are the types of words that magnetize my senses.
So many nearly unbelievable realities come barging in our doors that it is amazing we can make sense of any of it, let alone integrate the changes that occur to each of us in our lives as we get older and think we can "solve" or reimagine our habits and traditions.
And just when we think we've made slight progress--it's another day, another week, another month! And new changes.
I'm happy for you and your genuine writing.
At our age, Jill , it is all about adapting to change. And we are forced to adapt rather quickly and seriously, don't you think? I thank you for your compliments.
Almost more quickly than we think possible!
And so much to deal with.
But it is a good day here, weatherwise, a not-so-good day for a couple, well, many, others for whom I am responsible!
I will continue to put out positive energy for them.
Sometimes it is the best we can do.
Neither of us being AI, I'm happy to be a flawed but genuine human, as you are! Writing from the heart's truth.
Interesting twist in both of them…..
Thanks Wade! Enjoy this sun-shiny California day, neighbor.
I loved this story. Good for Nicky, entering a universe of self-discovery with a gentle guide.
A fairy tale? Maybe... But he probably does have a good heart, buried down inside all that bravado...
I'll give him the benefit of a doubt. I've heard that badass looking bikers are actually reall cream puffs inside as self-defense against other men who will abuse them otherwise. How's that for toxic masculinity? I'll bet those guys Nicky hangs with would eat him for lunch if he acted nice.
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i know, right?
"No meaningful gears in his head were ever engaged." - very funny. Seems the one that "catches you" always comes as a surprise. Very good, Sharron!
Thanks, cowboy.
Even jocks have to strap on a new pouch. Shoot the hoops and score a point. Nick scores , but his socks and hers are getting warm. Weather is changing. Hot latte and wine with come on its own accord. Nick 2 is the best one to get over the hump. Enjoyed the ambiance.
Do I detect an empathetic spirit here, Richard? Thanks for getting into this little tweaked romance.
I'm no jock, but the fireside ambiance has me in enflamed with could be desires for a true story romantic interlude.
Dream big, Richard, dream big. Or what's a heaven for?
>> She was like a magnet, no doubt about it, and she was pulling at the iron in his bones.
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Thanks for reading over here at Leaves this morning, Mr H.
This is the structure gf a healthy, forever relationship! I enjoyed the way this feel-good story unfolded. Excellent, Sharron!!
HAE. Happily ever after. Ah well, we can dream. You found your one true love - and he's actually hung around for what? 50 years?? . Your Benny is one of the good guys. But I have to say that. He is my brother.
55 years….and he is one of the good guys…but you can call him silly. I won’t tell! 😘
Anyone who knows him would agree. Such a sweet guy. Most of the time.
He might make something of himself if he can cut the macho.
He's young. She sees something in him. Never know - she might be right.
What a punchline! Then he met Angie! Love it. Thank you.
Thank you, Yael. At my age, I am still such a fool for romance.
Nick fell in love with Angie's soul bot he didn't know what that was at first. Angie has patience. A rare quality in youth. You have created two endearing characters, Sharron. Even their names fit together, Angie and Nick.
Let's hope for a happily ever after.... I mean, why not?
"Pulling at the iron in his bones" Great line, Sharron.
I have to believe that there are many Angies out there who appreciate some masculine qualities in a man--as long as he can learn to appreciate and respect her feminine grace and wisdom. There might be hope for Nick.
Yeah. I think Nick may be ready for a change. Maybe he didn't know it until just now? Thanks Jim.
It seems Nicky has finally found a real "10."
Well done, Sharron.
There is someone for everyone, they say. Sometimes we have to dig a bit deeper, maybe…