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C.L. Steiner's avatar

Well done, still crispy.

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Still Dilly too . 😎

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Patris's avatar

We’re the ones who determine the expiration date, aren’t we.

The atmosphere in this is as strong as the regret, which feels so old it’s become less massive I think. Luckily.

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Regret needs to be shed before the horse latitudes, but you have to hold onto the remorse

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James Ron's avatar

I always enjoy your stories, Jimmy, and I caught your interview on CBS Detroit. Very good! You seem a very nice man.

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Thank you on both, James. I have my moments. I try.

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Joe's avatar

Expirations, like deadlines, do accomplish getting things shuffled, moved out and moved on.

Once or twice, an expiration got me to buy some expired product at a reduced price.

Meanwhile, I'm still ticking on towards the expiration date only God knows.

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

But unlike chips hanging on a rod, you can do a bunch of stuff beyond sitting and going stale.

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Joe's avatar

Amen to that!

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Absolutely

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V Moire's avatar

Somehow, you made me feel sympathy for that abusive guy..

That is an amazing feat of literature. Or, a character flaw in me. Or, a little of both

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

I'd like to think that a backhand phone throw was just a poor decision and not indicative of a pattern of abuse

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Patris's avatar

Remorse is underrated..

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

And underutilized. Been around too many sociopaths who are devoid of it.

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Joe's avatar

My opinion is they are incapable of remorse - which is why they are so dangerous.

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Yeah, incapable, unwilling whatever it is it's horrible.

In other news you have the first installment of my new fantasy piece releasing around 7:50am

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jami's avatar

This is my first time reading something from you and I love how there's a rhythm to certain lines, it's so satisfying!

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Jimmy Doom's avatar

Rhythm is extremely important to me. Thanks for noticing

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