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Felix--Persona Non Grata
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Felix--Persona Non Grata |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 
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Felix learns early on that he’s not wanted, a “persona non grata”, in this world. He is a symbol of the shame and degradation that the world knows about, but doesn’t mention, no, it won’t be mentioned. Felix didn’t really plan it that way. Bobby |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Bobby, Felix is welcome over here anytime. If ever he finds himself on the wrong side of the pond, tell him to look me up.... John |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
John, Felix and I say thanks. You're a kind person. You never can tell, Felix may show up on your doorstep sometime. He's been around. Bobby |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Bobby The door will be on the latch, tell Felix to come right in & make himself at home....if he has Wawa with him, the cream donut in the 'fridge is mine ! John "Ignorance is the Enemy...." |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks John, Wawa is no problem foodwise. He's not greedy. Now if Butch comes along--well, that's an entirely different matter. Of course Felix isn't picky at all. He'll eat whatever he is given. Bobby |
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RCat Member
since 2008-02-16
Posts 70 |
Thanks for the read. As I posted in some other forum, I dig on the Felix character. I couldn’t resist playing with this one… Felix knew by the age of 9 he was serially unwanted a persona non grata packing home on his back a permanent symbol of the deep black loneliness this world knows all too well but no one mentions, not even Felix who secretly planned it this way |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I always root for the 'under-dog'! Mind you, Felix is definitely not a dog! ~ Felix is a cat, is he not? lol ~ Sorry, I have been holding back saying that ever since I started reading his story. I adore "Felix the Cat". That cartoon character makes me laughalot!  Loves 'n hugs to both you and Felix! Linda |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I wish I could say things have changed since Felix was a child but I can't. All you have to do is hear about what is on the Internet to know that things remain the same. Though Felix had a hard life he turned out to be very wise with a story to tell that may change someone's thinking. Ida |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
RCat, Thanks for reading. Please don't mess with my work. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Linda, Yes, Felix is a cat. He's always catting around. Thanks for the love and hugs. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Ida, No, things haven't changed that much. I don't have to go to the Internet to know that. All I have to do is have my eyes and ears open. We have loads of Felix's right here in the beloved hood. It's all part of the human condition, which was never designed to be easy. Bobby Bobby |
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RCat Member
since 2008-02-16
Posts 70 |
[QUOTE]RCat, Thanks for reading. Please don't mess with my work. Bobby[QUOTE] No messing intended. It seemed you were inviting participation from your comment on my post. Sorry, I’ll confine such feedback to the workshop forums.  |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I was thinking the other day while watching a show on television where they were asking for donations to drill for water in Africa and I was thinking about Paris Hilton...as a child we don't have any control over where we are born, to who we are born, under what circumstances we are born, but as an adult we have a measure of control...sadly women like Paris Hilton take her good fortune and live for partying...James |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
James, Paris most likely never had a chance to develop into more of a person that most people would really care about. Like Felix, she is shaped by her environment. I'm willing to give her a chance. There's no telling what the child (Paris) will develop into. I like a good party myself. Bobby |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
This touches on the true slice of life realities that exist. I enjoye reading Felix's adventures. Well done. |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
smiles... now you know Bobby, Felix and his gang would be welcome down under too! love RDB 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 |
Gentle Spirit, Life’s realities can be very painful. I think that’s true for everyone in one way or the other, at one time or another. I’m very happy that you enjoy reading about Felix. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Dear RDB, Thanks for the invite. Before I really retired, I consulted many time in Australia, mainly in the Melbourne area. A smaller town named Altoona. I’ve also consulted in the Sydney area. I always enjoyed Australia very much. The people are very nice. Bobby |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
working at the county "D.P.W.' (sorry, "C.A.O."...to be 'politically correct'... the term 'welfare' is 'out!'), I can surely attest to the truths of this ('reality therapy') write! There is an ever increasing number of the 'disenfranchised' amid the "Runaway American Dream" |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
There is great pain when a child realizes that it is not accepted. Dear Bobby, your words are touching. Felix reacted no doubt in the best possible way, as he did in so many different difficult situations. love Margherita |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Secondhanddreampoet, Thanks for noting that. Indeed there are. It's good to know good people like you are working for "da welfare" as we used to call it. Bobby |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Margherita, What you say is very true. Felix always does the best he can for Felix. Bobby |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I know Felix does not want it, but sometimes I just want to hug him. A |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Alison, Now how do you know Felix doesn't want a hug. Bring it on Hon. Bobby |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
I was so tired when I wrote this earlier this morning. I really meant to say that I am sure that Felix does not want my sympathy - and after I posted it I thought that he might not mind the hugs. So, here's to you, Felix ... Hugs and a kiss on the cheek and some more hugs. Oh, and another hug or two. Maybe he once was not wanted, but I am sure glad that he is here. A |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Alison, Thanks Hon. Felix needed that. Bobby |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
Felix may be Persona Non Grata but he is loved by his readers. |
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