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The Neighbors Hate Mom and Felix
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The Neighbors Hate Mom and Felix |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 
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All Mom and Felix’s neighbors try to put on the hoity-toity, and look down their pointy noses. They all know about what Felix does out on the street at night, and they run their yaps about it from door to door. The phone lines are a-buzz with malicious gossip: “That whole family’s no good. Where’s the man, that’s what I’d like to know.” “Oh yeah, locked-up of course. I hope they throw away the key.” “I’d never let my child do what that child does.” “I’ve heard about what he gets up to at night.” “That woman should be reported to the welfare. Letting that young boy do the stuff he does.” Mom and Felix’s neighbors never dined from garbage cans. If they had, they might understand the why and wherefore of what Felix has to do. The only one that seems to understand what Mom and Felix are going through, is Father John from down at Mother of Divine Grace Church. Every once in a while, he’ll come down and sit with Mom and Felix at Mass. He’ll talk to Mom, and put his arm around Felix. He treats them like they are his old friends. Bobby |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Sometimes people can be so mean without having a clue as to what is going on. I remember a few neighbors like that. I think I'm getting pretty good at reading between the lines and understanding where Felix is coming from. Ida |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
I hope Father John gives them a bowl of chicken soup before they leave... [This message has been edited by effjayel (03-15-2008 12:35 PM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
people are so cruel but I believe in karma |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
I believe in Karma myself!  ARCTIC WIND |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Ida, Thanks Hon, I'm glad you are understanding Mom and Felix. That's very good. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo John, Lay off Father John, he was a cool person. Geeez, what do you expect from the guy. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Passing shadows, Sorry Hon, Mom and Felix are good Catholics. What's karma anyway? Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Artic Wind, Geez, another karma person. As far as I know, you only have one chance to get it right. Bobby |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
God bless Father John for his understanding and kindness towards Felix and his mother. He was a port in their life storm.  EA |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I remember my brother's best friend when we were about in the 5th and 6th grade. His friend was the smallest in the class, always fighting, stealing, in trouble. Later, I understood more about him and how he struggled on so many levels - and I learned that often things are nothing like they appear. When my brother died, this man was my rock. He died less than a year later - I think they were meant to be together. Laughing, doing pranks and being the lovable team they had been in this life. Sometimes things just are not how they appear to be. A |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This is so very true, Alison. Ida |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Now in this one I was sure Felix was a cat. But then I remember the comic "Felix the Cat" Joyce |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Linda, Yes, Father John was a kind man, and a wonderful priest in the Church I love. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Alison, It's too bad about your brother and his good friend. Things are almost never what they seem to be. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Joyce, Yes, Felix is a cat, the two legged variety. Felix is my very own alter ego, third definition. Bobby |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
I have read from your works about Father John. He sounds like a really good man. |
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