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Felix The Tough Guy
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Felix The Tough Guy |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 
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At six-years-old, Felix is a tough guy. He roughs other kids up. Felix’s Mom is fine with that. She tells Felix not to worry about it. It’s a bad neighborhood. She knows Felix will take care of himself, and anyone that cares about him. He’s just that kind of kid. Bobby |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
smiles... well I think Felix is a wonderful kid Bobby...  love RDB and now I'm confused, I thought you said you wouldn't be posting in Open anymore? Am I having a blonde moment? I do have many of those you know! Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Dear RDB, No Hon, you are not having a blond moment. It's just that I'm a terrible one for telling lies. Most poets do tell lies, every now and again--some more often than others. Bobby |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
LOL.... oh Bobby, you do make me laugh! It's ok, I would have just said, yes, RDB you are having a blonde moment! love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
Good, tough guy!!! no more lies |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
the 'comment/replies' on the Felix story 'writes' often wax almost as 'interesting' as the tales themselves... continuing applause for the Felix saga overall as well as this specific segment of it! |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Dear TomMark, The only lie that I have told in the Felix stories is the name "Felix". Everything that has happened to Felix, has happened to me, Robert E. Jordan. Everything that Felix has done, I, Robert E. Jordan have done. Felix is a made-up name. You're a good, kind, man Tom, and I consider you a good friend. Robert E. Jordan [This message has been edited by Robert E. Jordan (02-18-2008 08:16 PM).] |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Secondhanddreampoet, Thanks my friend, for your kind words. I'm pleased the stories, which really arn't made-up, work for you. Bobby |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Bobby I figured the Felix tales were autobiographical but was unsure until now to what extent. I am not at this point going to say the obvious (Sorry) because I do not think you post these excellent stories to get the 'sympathy' vote. I believe my friend, you are showing the ones who tried to take something away from Felix ( his childhood /innocence etc) that they failed big time because Felix was & is a streetwise smart cookie. That is all to apparent above in the latest instalment...write the Book Bobby. My very best to you, John |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
John, Thanks for that kind word about Felix. He appreciates it big time. Bobby |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Felix is a product of his environment...if you are raised in a tough neighborhood you have to be tough...James |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
James, You are absolutely correct. That's the way it is, otherwise, you can become spiritually dead. Felix has seen that happen too. Bobby |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Yes, James is right. You have to adjust to your invironment to survive. Ida |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Always a pleasure to read Bobby! ARCTIC WIND |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Ida, Both Felix and I have seen someone spiritually die. It's not at all pretty. First you stop talking. Then you react to everything in fear, and start crying if someone looks at you. Some are mercifully sent away. Felix and I always go out of our way to help, and support such people. It's not their fault. We’re all in this thing together. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Artic Wind, Thanks for the kind words. I'm pleased you are enjoying the story. Bobby |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
The comments on this post were quite enlighting. Everything that has happened to Felix has happened to me. |
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