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On the other hand, we no longer refer to those who are "left handed" where that used to be common: it's not considered a defect any longer. Perhaps we're beginning to move to a time when those who are gay aren't referred to as such because we're starting to enter a time when it won't be considered a defect.
Colin
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On 9/1/2019 at 7:58 AM, Nigel Gordon said:
Unfortunately those who need to listen to these words are totally ignoring them.
Even worse, because those who need to listen get their news from sources that denigrate reasoned discussion like Harrison Ford's well-stated warning, and provides the real "fake news" that constantly counters the truth.
Colin
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Congratulations, Cole. Being the AD Featured Author carries some heavy responsibilities. For you, these are easy to handle; they are related to what you do best, write engaging stories with believable characters.
Colin
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On 9/3/2019 at 2:31 PM, Rutabaga said:
I can’t believe stolen computers, unless they were practically brand new, would have any significant resale value, and even less so a server. Brand new legal hardware is not that expensive. I wonder if the software companies can send some kind of silver bullet to revoke the licensed software installations?
R
The client told us that the sheriff thinks it was kids. Everything was encrypted (including whole drive encryption) so they don't have to be concerned about data theft. They were told the thieves will probably strip the hard drives. Won't do much good: the client has CMOS boot passwords on all their servers and PCs. It might be a PITA but it provides hardware theft protection. Unless a user writes the password for their PC on a post-it note and sticks it on their desk.
Colin
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Chapter 16 of Life Can Be Lonely was posted last night, Wednesday, 9/4/2019.
Chapter 17of Life Can Be Lonely will be posted next Tuesday night, 9/10/2019.
Colin
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Life Can Be Lonely ~ Chapter 16 of a Novel by Colin Kelly. What is it like when those closest to you are not there any longer?
Great Scott ~ A Short Story by Cole Parker. A shy boy finds a way to make friends is to become a magician. What could go wrong with that?
From our archive: Stories and poems that we think you'll enjoy reading again — or for the first time.Love is Silent ~ A Short Story by Grant Bentley. Michael’s world is silent. Can he find love in a silent world?
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Sorry, work intervened. Doug keeps reminding me, "Someone's got to pay the mortgage!" Whatever.
Anyway, I've been spending time in Portland, Oregon and just turned the job over to one of my staff.
Then a client in Susanville, California had their servers and desktop computers stolen. We're helping them install and configure the new hardware, then restore their backups. I just got back. BTW, Susanville is next to Lassen National Park and the Mt. Lassen volcano.
I will post chapter 16 of Life Can Be Lonely on Wednesday. I'll post chapter 17 next week. And so on....
Colin
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Unfortunately, work intervened and I didn't have enough time to finish chapter 16 of Life Can Be Lonely. It will be posted next week.
Since everything else was ready, that's what's been posted including the final chapter of Talo Segura's novel, Milo. This is definitely worth reading. I highly recommend it.
I also posted a Codey's World From Our Archive short story, Tipping Crows by Colin Kelly.
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Life Can Be Lonely ~ The Next Chapter of Life Can Be Lonely by Colin Kelly will be posted next week. What is it like when those closest to you are not there any longer?
Milo ~ Chapter 11 Completes a Novel by Talo Segura. One summer at their house in the South of France is much like all those previous summers. Except this year is different. Milo turns sixteen, and when his father employs Estevo, to fix things up, attractions and revelations mix with family problems, and a long held secret.
From our archive: Stories and poems that we think you'll enjoy reading again — or for the first time.Tipping Crows ~ A Short Story by Colin Kelly. One of Tom’s chores irritates him. It’s what crows that fly over his yard do. He gets a clever idea — he will find a way to keep the crows away. His mom thinks it’s a good idea. Doing it turns out to be complicated.
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On 8/25/2019 at 9:06 AM, Camy said:
Generally, fifteen chapters into a novel I have some idea of where it's going. With 'Life Can Be Lonely' I have no effing gorram idea. Not a clue. Nada.
However:
Ah hah! My job here, so far, is successful! Keep 'em guessing!
Colin
'So far' is the key, Colin. Your luck won't last forever!
Yes, all good things must come to an end... someday. On the other hand, it's like having a really great kid; it's very hard to let them go.
Colin
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O.M.G!!!
Colin
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Awww... I've been found out!!
Colin
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2 hours ago, Camy said:
I have two plausible theories!
Number 1 would be difficult to plausibleize because of a large number of witnesses.
(BTW, Plausibleize is actually a word, defined by Webster, 1913 as: v. t. 1. To render plausible. And by definitions in six additional dictionaries.)
Colin
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On 8/16/2019 at 4:32 PM, Cole Parker said:
Colin: To stay ahead of these guys, when you're into the last few chapters, add a few more place holders you aren't going to use. No reason for you to loose this battle.
C
I simply removed future place holders for upcoming chapters. Makes a little more work for me, but not enough to complain about, and it solves the guessing game problem... Bwaah Ha Hah! HAH!
Colin
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Life Can Be Lonely ~ Chapter 15 of a Novel by Colin Kelly. What is it like when those closest to you are not there any longer?
Milo ~ Chapter 10 of a Novel by Talo Segura. One summer at their house in the South of France is much like all those previous summers. Except this year is different. Milo turns sixteen, and when his father employs Estevo, to fix things up, attractions and revelations mix with family problems, and a long held secret.
Memories ~ A Short Story by Grant Bentley. Remember the early 1950’s? Well, I do — at least a few years that were spent in the middle of nowhere. Sometimes it’s fun to sit back and think about “the good old days.”
From our archive: Stories and poems that we think you'll enjoy reading again — or for the first time.The Change ~ A Short Story by Blind Eagle. Have you ever thought to yourself what it would be like to be someone else for a change? Ethan is about to experience major changes in his life that will take him beyond his wildest dreams.
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5 hours ago, Rutabaga said:
The main index page has had, and still has, hidden "placeholders" for fifteen chapters. These are made active one by one when the next chapter is posted. There is only one left hidden at this point. Ergo, it has seemed like the plan calls for 15 chapters.
R
This is what happens when someone sneaks around and tries to find meaning in the hidden depths of arcane HTML code, especially when it's coupled with the laziness of the coder of same. If someone had looked at the index page when Life Can Be Lonely was first posted (even at chapter one) the response would have been, "Ah ha! This story must be a novella because there are placeholders for only five chapters!" And, etc., etc., etc.
So, if I were wont to say "Gotcha!" (which, of course, I'm not)... but I digress. To clarify: there are not and will not be only fifteen chapters in Life Can Be Lonely. How many will there be? Only the author knows, and he won't tell. Instead, it must remain a waiting game.
Sorry to disappoint.
Colin
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Umm...
Who said there's only one more chapter? Not me!
Colin
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Life Can Be Lonely ~ Chapter 14 of a Novel by Colin Kelly. What is it like when those closest to you are not there any longer?
Milo ~ Chapter 9 of a Novel by Talo Segura. One summer at their house in the South of France is much like all those previous summers. Except this year is different. Milo turns sixteen, and when his father employs Estevo, to fix things up, attractions and revelations mix with family problems, and a long held secret.
From our archive: Stories and poems that we think you'll enjoy reading again — or for the first time.Black Dog ~ A Novel by Alien Son. Michael is a typical teenager living in an Australian country town. He has a loving family and cool friends, and is doing well at school. Then he suffers a major trauma. Black Dog is the story of one boy's journey inwards in the aftermath of this life-changing event. Caution: PG - This story deals with recovery from abuse and depression. We choose to face these things together, instead of hiding or running or turning away
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Life Can Be Lonely ~ Chapter 14 of a Novel by Colin Kelly. What is it like when those closest to you are not there any longer?
Milo ~ Chapter 9 of a Novel by Talo Segura. One summer at their house in the South of France is much like all those previous summers. Except this year is different. Milo turns sixteen, and when his father employs Estevo, to fix things up, attractions and revelations mix with family problems, and a long held secret.
From our archive: Stories and poems that we think you'll enjoy reading again — or for the first time.Black Dog ~ A Novel by Alien Son. Michael is a typical teenager living in an Australian country town. He has a loving family and cool friends, and is doing well at school. Then he suffers a major trauma. Black Dog is the story of one boy's journey inwards in the aftermath of this life-changing event. Caution: PG - This story deals with recovery from abuse and depression. We choose to face these things together, instead of hiding or running or turning away
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10 hours ago, Camy said:
What I find hard to believe is that Trump still, STILL, has a loyal base. How can a group of people be so blinkered and blind to reality?
You mean those in the basket of deplorables?
Colin
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Stories on Codey's World are posted once a week. That schedule is what I can cope with since I work full-time and don't have time to do twice-a-week posting.
Colin
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Life Can Be Lonely ~ Chapter 13 of a Novel by Colin Kelly. What is it like when those closest to you are not there any longer?
Milo ~ Chapter 8 of a Novel by Talo Segura. One summer at their house in the South of France is much like all those previous summers. Except this year is different. Milo turns sixteen, and when his father employs Estevo, to fix things up, attractions and revelations mix with family problems, and a long held secret.
From our archive: Stories and poems that we think you'll enjoy reading again — or for the first time.Mahal Kita ~ A Short Story by Grant Bentley. Bayani fears he has fallen in love with the impossible dream.
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7 hours ago, Rutabaga said:
Or somewhere else if you're feeling whimsical.
R
Just so somebody doesn't decide to grab it and yank it off!
Colin
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4 minutes ago, colinian said:On 8/2/2019 at 4:17 PM, Camy said:
... wait a minute! Suits-optional? We never had those. Damn.
Neither did we. But when I was between 9 and 11 it was fun to look at the front of boy's suits and try to guess what was inside. Even more fun when their suits were wet!
Colin
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