Most of the time I really enjoy the intro. Could have done without the curtsy trivial. I feel like I know the hosts a little, but that has more to do with my galloping imagination. See, I am still in control.
Dave Thompson's reading was good. His voice seemed more scratchy than normal, but it fit the story. I'm a little surprised the poor man didn't pass-out with those long winding sentences.
It took a little while to get to the fanatical element.
This one was a little thick on grime of the urban setting, but I liked the story taking place in a bus station. I hate taking the bus on long distance trips.
I think a lot of us are shadowed by our parents. So far my kids are only light in my life, sometimes an irritating one, but light nonetheless. I hope we when I am with them in memory that it's more colorful than grey shadows. I think a lot of us try and have a different relationship with our kids. Doesn't always happen. Things I say and feel, I know my parents did. But I still try, trying.
Another 2nd POV story. Although it is in there so little, I am sure many won't mind. By the end I understand why it was used. And I'm with ya Dave. Nothing changes unless we do it ourselves and try and inspire those around to do so also. But sometimes, it's a lonely road and others, ya wish you left the kids at home.
The tattoos were nicely used. Never saw a tat that didn't have a story to go with it.
Lots of good references peppered this story, and I am a sucker for that. See, I like trivia, but I hope I never have use the curtsy trivial.
I like that he really was a king of California. It's a little nice to think where I live has a king. Why not? My backyard is a cemetery for airplanes and a spaceport. You can get a pretty good peanut butter cheeseburger there too.
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Stop throwing gnomes at me. They hurt.