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Rick Lewis's avatar

Poor Alan. He should talk to you. I'd even recommend that you mentor him, you clearly have wisdom and experience in this domain. But kidding aside, it brings me great joy to read your writing when you're shooting from this "wake up" place. It always helps me. Keep it comin.

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Alex Michael's avatar

Hah, thanks Rick.

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Ryan Cobain's avatar

Great stuff. Liked, but hope that doesn't help you lose the plot

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Alex Michael's avatar

Touche! Thanks Ryan.

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Justin Corwin's avatar

Do you have a good recipe for the squirrels?

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Alex Michael's avatar

Just douse them in Tony's

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Justin Corwin's avatar

“I put that shit on everything!”

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Jon Santiago's avatar

I find myself constantly doing this...usually happens in cycles (birthdays or end of the year) or has some sort of life quake that shakes things up (like Alan). Very good reminder about the value of revisiting the plot often.

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Alex Michael's avatar

Yeah, it definitely can feel cyclical!

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Jack Dixon's avatar

This is wonderful, Alex. I can relate to losing the plot in so many dimensions of my life, especially writing online. Paying attention, remembering why you started, is a rule I can live by.

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Alex Michael's avatar

Thanks Jack! Writing online really does come with an interesting set of psychological dynamics...

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E Lurke's avatar

Alan seems like an easy guy to root for. Never a doubt the vitality would soon return...go Alan go!

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Alex Michael's avatar

Haha, you're the man Eric!

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Paul Michael's avatar

Nothing like honest self reflection.

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Alex Michael's avatar

Indeed!

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Charlie Bleecker's avatar

Are you... Alan??

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Alex Michael's avatar

Not sure where you'd get that idea...

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Maria Korn-Michael's avatar

Outstanding! Love the plot concept....my generation had others names for it, none as alluring!

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