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Rick V.'s avatar

I could be wrong (as I often am) but I think you are using these tales as way to wrestle with and work through issues you've been facing and dealing with for a long time. And maybe since you are carrying these around with you and writing them on pretty much a daily basis, the Sanctuary and it's denizens are becoming real to you, the way Middle Earth was real to Tolkien and his readers. And if they exist for you then they do for us as well 🙂.

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Wendy The Druid 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🌈's avatar

This might be a fair assumption. The characters are based on real people, that I knew. at a time in my life when I did not appreciate them near as much as I should have. Bubba was a college roommate of mine, and he passed away (Cardiac), way too early. He was a very dear friend, and I often think of him and his warm demeanor when I write him into these stories.

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julie elder's avatar

You throw yourself into these so fully, and that passion comes through loud and clear. 💖

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Elaine the Mean Old Feminist's avatar

Don't get between the gargoyle and her cocktail 😂

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MoonWater (Kosta*Κώστα)'s avatar

This article made me cry. I have been angry for so long.

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Wendy The Druid 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🌈's avatar

I didnt hold back any tears writing it, but then I usually do cry through them.

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MoonWater (Kosta*Κώστα)'s avatar

I don't know what to say right now. I cry a lot but try not to let people see me.

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Wendy The Druid 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🌈's avatar

Being seen isnt bad.

Hard yes, bad no.

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MoonWater (Kosta*Κώστα)'s avatar

Thank you for saying so <3

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Marian Goldsmith's avatar

Beautiful photo!

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Ellen Franzen's avatar

Any brand names I should purchase?

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Wendy The Druid 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🌈's avatar

Knob creek , all the way

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Ellen Franzen's avatar

Thank you!

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Linda Simpson 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🌈🎸👮🏻‍♀️'s avatar

I loved this line: “Elaine who perched on her usual barstool like a gray-haired gargoyle nursing what looked like a rum punch with enough fruit to stock a produce section.” Wow!

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