Jenny, thank you for entrusting us with this part your life so that we see how it may inform your art, particularly in regards to these scenes. You give Logan plenty of reason to feel trepidatious about 'rescuing' and returning Ellie 'home', even while looking forward to the action against the PG! Especially considering how long she has been in PG custody and that she has no reason to have an inkling that anyone would attempt to come for her. I think Logan channels an understanding of the level of betrayal that Ellie likely feels towards all three of them, as much as toward the PG. Of course he knows nothing of the mind games that Cathy and Morgan have been playing with Ellie.
Now, it doesn't seem like Luke and Tom are taking into consideration the overriding interest that is coming from the government Minister, which would likely trump any negotiating with Morgan if it should come around to that, assuming the mission is initially successful... So much that can go astray.
Hi there Frank! It's pretty late Tuesday night here right not, but I'm up, working on the next scenes for you guys. I can't wait to send them, especially now it seems like you're all inspired and racing ahead despite me having cut you off. I hesitate to confirm it, but you are dangerously close to the mark here.
TBH, I was a little worried that someone might think my intro was a little bit of an overshare, but after our little chat over the last episode, regarding avoidance and disappointment, I couldn't help but feel the need to give a little more context. My hope is that it gave a little more general insight into Logan's issues, maybe adding a little extra depth.
Ooooh! I so want to expand, I'm dying to hint and tease, but I shouldn't. You're already so close. Sweet dreams Frank. Until Friday.
I'm reminded of an old guy who was told in the hospital about all the things he would never be able to do. And I remember that old guy standing up and saying watch me. I started following you right away and have watched the growth. And it warms my heart to see that you, like that. Old guy, refuses to give up or give up or give in or let anyone else tell them what they can do with their lives.
Oh Dave! Thanks for that. I'm smiling right down to my toes right now. Thanks for being here for me, thanks for sticking around all this time. You're such an inspiration, and I mean that in a totally non-cheesy way. 😅🧡
I think you will enjoy my next story... I'll tease the title- "Never Underestimate "Old Top" - it should give you a giggle or three if Alice and Emma will actually let me finish it
First of all, speaking from a lifetime of experience, the root cause of all disappointment is always associated with poorly set expectations. If you let yourself stop caring so you can avoid the inevitable heartbreak that follows, though, you sacrifice little pieces of yourself until there's nothing recognizable left. My point here is that you are far better off lowering expectations than you will ever be if you extinguish that inner Flame (see what I did there?)
I wrote the first part of this reply before I read your latest entry and I feel like, if you read into it enough, your post sort of helps me make my larger point- excellent job with this one!
Hi Dave, I thank you for your wisdom, and I understand now, how harboring unrealistic expectations is just setting yourself up for disappointment, but when you're a kid, you don't think that way. And I admit that I indeed reached that low point of a sputtering inner flame. So I get what you mean. It took many years of hard won painful growth to find this person I am today and believe me, I will never let myself get there again.
The thing about this story, and the entire reason I was so afraid to share it in the beginning is because my original subscriber list consisted entirely of family members, and because I put little pieces of my darkest self into it, and any one of them who reads it, will easily recognize enough of those pieces to see me in a different light than they usually do. But your early advice about who matters really gave me the courage to keep going, and it's been so so worth it. At this point, I've given up worrying about who thinks what. Even though this comment section is so awesome. I care more about finishing the story, and having this thing to hold in my hands at the end and then I can say to those who doubted - there, I made it.
Wow, thank you for sharing!
Jenny, thank you for entrusting us with this part your life so that we see how it may inform your art, particularly in regards to these scenes. You give Logan plenty of reason to feel trepidatious about 'rescuing' and returning Ellie 'home', even while looking forward to the action against the PG! Especially considering how long she has been in PG custody and that she has no reason to have an inkling that anyone would attempt to come for her. I think Logan channels an understanding of the level of betrayal that Ellie likely feels towards all three of them, as much as toward the PG. Of course he knows nothing of the mind games that Cathy and Morgan have been playing with Ellie.
Now, it doesn't seem like Luke and Tom are taking into consideration the overriding interest that is coming from the government Minister, which would likely trump any negotiating with Morgan if it should come around to that, assuming the mission is initially successful... So much that can go astray.
It's zero hour now, looks like!
Hi there Frank! It's pretty late Tuesday night here right not, but I'm up, working on the next scenes for you guys. I can't wait to send them, especially now it seems like you're all inspired and racing ahead despite me having cut you off. I hesitate to confirm it, but you are dangerously close to the mark here.
TBH, I was a little worried that someone might think my intro was a little bit of an overshare, but after our little chat over the last episode, regarding avoidance and disappointment, I couldn't help but feel the need to give a little more context. My hope is that it gave a little more general insight into Logan's issues, maybe adding a little extra depth.
Ooooh! I so want to expand, I'm dying to hint and tease, but I shouldn't. You're already so close. Sweet dreams Frank. Until Friday.
I chuckle with anticipation 😃!
I'm reminded of an old guy who was told in the hospital about all the things he would never be able to do. And I remember that old guy standing up and saying watch me. I started following you right away and have watched the growth. And it warms my heart to see that you, like that. Old guy, refuses to give up or give up or give in or let anyone else tell them what they can do with their lives.
Oh Dave! Thanks for that. I'm smiling right down to my toes right now. Thanks for being here for me, thanks for sticking around all this time. You're such an inspiration, and I mean that in a totally non-cheesy way. 😅🧡
Accepted as not cheesy :) I am quite happy to follow and support your work cuz I can entirely relate to your journey. Sympatico my dear
I was just thinking that if you answer that you like cheese I'm going to die laughing.
I honest to God was going to but went with sympatico instead hahaha and I really do love cheese LOL
🤣🤣🤣 You kill me!
I think you will enjoy my next story... I'll tease the title- "Never Underestimate "Old Top" - it should give you a giggle or three if Alice and Emma will actually let me finish it
First of all, speaking from a lifetime of experience, the root cause of all disappointment is always associated with poorly set expectations. If you let yourself stop caring so you can avoid the inevitable heartbreak that follows, though, you sacrifice little pieces of yourself until there's nothing recognizable left. My point here is that you are far better off lowering expectations than you will ever be if you extinguish that inner Flame (see what I did there?)
I wrote the first part of this reply before I read your latest entry and I feel like, if you read into it enough, your post sort of helps me make my larger point- excellent job with this one!
Hi Dave, I thank you for your wisdom, and I understand now, how harboring unrealistic expectations is just setting yourself up for disappointment, but when you're a kid, you don't think that way. And I admit that I indeed reached that low point of a sputtering inner flame. So I get what you mean. It took many years of hard won painful growth to find this person I am today and believe me, I will never let myself get there again.
The thing about this story, and the entire reason I was so afraid to share it in the beginning is because my original subscriber list consisted entirely of family members, and because I put little pieces of my darkest self into it, and any one of them who reads it, will easily recognize enough of those pieces to see me in a different light than they usually do. But your early advice about who matters really gave me the courage to keep going, and it's been so so worth it. At this point, I've given up worrying about who thinks what. Even though this comment section is so awesome. I care more about finishing the story, and having this thing to hold in my hands at the end and then I can say to those who doubted - there, I made it.