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Felix and Obese America
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Felix and Obese America |
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Robert Jordan Member
since 2007-02-07
Posts 392Philadelphia Pa USA 
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Skinny old, half-dead Felix stops for a fast food sandwich on his way back from getting a blood test for his diabetes. He can’t help but notice how many brother and sister Americans waiting in line are obese. He says a little prayer for them. He sits there and thinks to himself. "Mom and Dad, you never gave me much, but those skinny genes are gifts enough." Bobby [This message has been edited by Robert Jordan (06-21-2007 05:27 PM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thanks God for skinny genes LOL |
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Robert Jordan Member
since 2007-02-07
Posts 392Philadelphia Pa USA |
Passing shadows, Thanks dear, Felix likes them and he's lucky to have them. Bobby |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...I have a friend that eats alot, and most of the time she eats healthy, and she doesn't gain weight...me thinks she was blessed with those skinny genes, and an outstanding metabolism, small bone structure, and all of those things...James |
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Robert Jordan Member
since 2007-02-07
Posts 392Philadelphia Pa USA |
Thanks James, I think it's all in the metabolism. You have to be small, active, and nervous like Felix. Of course if you're not, that's okay too. Bobby |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Very KOOL write, my friend... jwesley |
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Robert Jordan Member
since 2007-02-07
Posts 392Philadelphia Pa USA |
Jwesley, Thanks for the kind words. I'm pleased you found it KOOL. Sally and Felix send their best. Bobby |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Bobby Very cleaver, enjoyed the read. |
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Robert Jordan Member
since 2007-02-07
Posts 392Philadelphia Pa USA |
Seymour Tabin, Thanks for reading and commenting. I'm pleased you found it clever. Bobby |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
ROFL...wish my parents had passed those on to me  Ruth |
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Robert Jordan Member
since 2007-02-07
Posts 392Philadelphia Pa USA |
Ruth, I'm pleased you got a kick out of it. We all have to work with the genes we have. Some people would say I'm too small. I don't tend to impress people with my fearsomeness. That can be a problem. Bobby |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I've had a few small people surprise me with what they could do |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) And there are just some things that just can't be explained quite as well, in that I actually come from a family that is more-or-less above average in weight overall, and I used to weigh in the 50% percentile, and now within the past year and a half I've lost over 25% of my body weight and have recently battled anorexia, being in the less-than-2% percentile at one point! (sigh) Biology is quite a mysterious thing, though in general it's obvious obesity is becoming a mainstream problem as binge eating becomes the leading eating disorder, bless you for sharing this, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Robert, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" |
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Robert Jordan Member
since 2007-02-07
Posts 392Philadelphia Pa USA |
Passing shadows, Thanks for reading hon. I’m really not surprising at all. Mistletoe Angel, Thanks for the very kind note. I’m sure you will be doing fine. I guess I’ll stick around after all. Bobby |
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