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J.R.Q.'s avatar

If you have not yet read "He," by Katherine Anne Porter I would highly suggest it. I instantly thought about it well reading this. Specifically with struggles of communication and the pressure of the external world.

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James Ron's avatar

Hello J.R.Q.. I haven't read it. I don't see "He" as a lone title book. I'm sure it is in one of her collections. I'll look into it. Thanks for writing!

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J.R.Q.'s avatar

It is a short story. She might have it in a collection, but you can also find the story on its own on the internet.

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James Ron's avatar

Hey, J.R.Q. Found it. Read it. Wow! Thanks for the turn-on.

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J.R.Q.'s avatar

It's a powerful piece. Glad I could share it.

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just mud by Ron's avatar

That was a great ending! I know they have much to teach us. Thanks James Ron

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James Ron's avatar

Hi, just mud! Thank you. I appreciate it. I think so. If we can tune in to them.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Absolutely charming, James. Both entertaining and educational. Joey sounds like quite a guy. I would like to be able to watch him become a man. He may do something extraordinary.

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James Ron's avatar

Thank you, Sharron, I most appreciate it!

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Jim Cummings's avatar

Such a creative and uplifting story. Well done James.

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James Ron's avatar

Thank you very much, Jim! It was fun putting this one together.

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Jim Melvin's avatar

Wow, what a fascinating and well-written story. I've always loved birds, so that part was especially charming.

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James Ron's avatar

I thought it was a good idea if I could give it some direction. I'm getting more familiar with birds as I go along. Thank you so much, Jim!

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The Radical Individualist's avatar

The world doesn't need any more 'normal' people. I do believe that 'normal' people are responsible for most of the world's problems.

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James Ron's avatar

I sure looks like that. Thanks for writing, Rad!

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Jim McCraigh's avatar

Autistic people are people like the rest of us... no matter what the abortion supporters say. Kudos for posting this story.

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James Ron's avatar

Thank you, Jim. Most appreciated!

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Ed Hamilton's avatar

Loved the boy & the bird whistle....I recognize that whistle too (: Fun story Ron!

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James Ron's avatar

Thank you, Ed!

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David Perlmutter's avatar

Nice to see an autistic kid doing well. (I'm part of that tribe).

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James Ron's avatar

It must be tough for so many. Perhaps we are all on that spectrum to some degree. Thanks for writing, David!

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