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Martin Mc Carthy's avatar

This is quite a touching story about discovering that your own son has a lot of integrity and the ability to get on with people he could easily view as enemies if he were lacking such a quality.

Well-written, as always. I especially liked the description of the security guy with his 'well-groomed and secret service worthy head'.

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Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

It was a few years back, but yes, he found his party his way.

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Carlo Navato's avatar

Tommy this has made my day. Thank you. Hat’s off to Stanley the beautiful, authentic little, anti-motherfucker

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Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

Indeed Carlo. Couldn't say tit better myself.

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Thomas D’Arcy O’Donnell's avatar

.. exactly how ‘things work.. ‘& the kids are all right.. eh ! 🦎🏴‍☠️🎬

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Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

Exactly!

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Anna Schott's avatar

Damn those pure souls! My husband is the same. Unfathomable. Admirable.

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Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

Yup. You got it Schott. And regarding your post yesterday if I could play the violin (or any instrument) like that I wouldn't write a word.

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Patris's avatar

Officially in awe of Stanley.

He’s achieved the status of true rebel. Though I can only conclude he’s always been one.

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Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

He's a delicate soul with a strong moral conviction. That's a rebel for sure Patris.

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Liz Dubelman's avatar

Still a great story

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Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

Thank you Liz

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AK's avatar

Another beaut.

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Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

Thanks you.

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Eleanor Anstruther's avatar

Everything about this I love. 🙌🏻 Stanley

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Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

Oh, were we only noble Ms. Anstruther. Well, I'll speak for myself.

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Holly Starley's avatar

Stanley! ♥️

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Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

Yes.

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Gaye Thomas's avatar

What a great couple of twists in that story. Beautiful!

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Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

Thank you Gaye Thomas.

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Jerry Stahl's avatar

Spectacular story.

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Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

Thanks Jerry.

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BarkingTreesBite's avatar

Some full circle stuff

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