Interesting how many LGBTQ themed stories are popping up. So many LGBTQ people have had to hide their true selves over the years, I guess the theme lends itself to it.

And damn it, I'm all caught up now. I even read my own again (And hated it. Only one that didn't get a like.😳😀). More stories, please!!

Clock is ticking. We've got five terrific entries (well, four plus mine 😋). How high can we go this time? That's hardly enough for a serious competition, folks.

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I knew of Ringo even as a kid cause him was Mr. Conductor on 'Shining Time Station,' which is probably why my mom assumed him was my favorite.

I remember him in that. It was a good gig for him as an actor and he played it well.

Good morning, folks.

Holiday up here to celebrate, apparently, Queen Victoria who was the queen who signed Canada into law (the British North America Act of 1867). These days it's more about opening cottages, having BBQs, and making ungodly amounts of noise with fireworks. I think a lot of high schools have their formals/proms this weekend, too. My son's did, anyhow.

There's some Fire Roasted Sunrise (appropriate for a morning cuppa) in the coffee pot. Red Rose and Original Earl Grey (has both orange and bergamot instead of just the latter) are teas du jour. Hot water is ready for other teas and hot beverages. Fridge is well-stocked with pitchers of unsweet iced tea and lemonade plus a near magical assortment of sodas (look in there and your favourite brand and flavour will be there, guaranteed).

Have a good one!!

Beautiful flowers fill my garden.

Wise - Wile

Ringo certainly comes across as the most cheery and personable of the Fan Four. That's kind of attractive. And we're talking crushing on him, not having him play drums for you.😂 (I know, Ringo being a terrible drummer is a played out and I have heard some suggestions it is exaggerated, too.)

American rockers Halestorm dropped a live album and video of their concert at Wembley Arena from last December. And having listened to the whole thing yesterday, you can see why they sold out. Brilliant performance, especially from lead singer Lzzy Hale, who co-founded the band in 1997 with her brother Arejay.

First song I'm sharing is a solo performance by Lzzy.

And a full band number. Lzzy and Arejay were 13 and 10 respectively when the band started and their father played bass for the first couple years. While Roger Hale no longer plays bass, the band remains a family business with Lzzy singing and playing rhythm guitar and piano, Arejay on drums, and Lzzy's partner Joe Hottinger on lead guitar.

And for a change of pace, Lzzy has now stepped in as lead singer of eighties hair metallers Skid Row. Yep, Lzzy Hale is belting "18 and Life" this year.

Wilt - Wisp

Received gifts should generate gratitude.

Demons lurked, seething in the shadows. Then The One came.

And FYI, folks, besides James' comp entry, Sara's is up now, too.

https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/childrens/millys-adventure-2

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My house is back to normal, and things are back where they should be. We have been able to enjoy all the flowers left over. Our backyard still looks festive.

I didn't even have a wedding and mine's looking pretty festive with my redbuds and lilacs flowering basically simulataneously. And the iris around the deck are in bloom, too. With the peonies coming soon, hopefully before we leave on vacation in two weeks.

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OK, so the moderator must have felt particularly generous today as my comp entry has been approved!

Get real, you're probably a shoo-in for approval at this point based on your track record here and elsewhere. Will try to get to it today. Glad to have you back around.

And with that...

I'll leave you with some Tobermory Flowerpot Island in the coffee pot (not the flower pot), and some Earl Grey and English Breakfast teas. Hot water is available for other hot bevvies.

Later...

Yay! Da Bear is entering the comp! Looking forward to it, James.

Jumpin' Jack Flash

Mine is approved!!

https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/drama/plus-one

Heat

Salt - Silt

Modern technology can be helpful.

Good morning!!! Hope folks are having a nice Saturday.

There's some Kicking Horse 454 in the coffee pot. Teas are Assam and Cream of Earl Grey. Hot water is available for other hot beverages. I've washed the pitchers and refilled them with unsweet iced tea and lemonade. Sodas are stocked up.

I am in the comp now, or will be once the magic mod does their thing. Interesting to see the reactions. It's a bit different from my usual, at least for this place. The only past story here I can think of that's similar is The Goodbye We Never Had, at least in that both are fairly realistic, modern stories about human relationships rather than horror or fantasy.

Okay, my entry is off to the queue. Here we go...

Male - Tale

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Submitted my comp entry waiting for it to get approved

Is it a Scamp story (yes, yes, please say yes)?

Early riser (mostly, I sleep in now and then)

Enter a StoriesSpace comp or just enjoy the stories?

I loved Utah when I went there. Was mostly hiking in the National Parks, but did visit St. George on our way back to Vegas where we were flying from.

snarfs a cow and a chicken

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Working on my comp story

YAY!! Mine is almost done (I think, I've ignored it today to let it stew a bit).

As a Canadian, I am rather ashamed to admit that I can't skate worth beans, let alone speed skating.

WYE play on a sports team (hockey, baseball, etc.)?

A few posts up, I posted about Unleash the Archers' new album. Their lead singer, who goes by Brittany Slayes on stage (real name is Hayes), has also been doing some work with Ayreon and Star One, projects of Dutch musical wizard Arjen Lucassen. From Ayreon's new DVD (from a concert last Fall), here's Brittany with The Fate of Man. It's an incredible performance from all concerned, but Brittany really stands out here. She packs a fantastic, and rather unique, set of pipes and is probably edging into my top 5 metal singers now. The two backup singers are actually great singers in their own right (the one further from the camera is the sister of my beloved Floor Jansen), making this one hell of a performance vocally.

Put mine on simmer. Will review again on the weekend and then probably submit. It's all queued up with a cover image uploaded, in fact, just haven't hit Publish yet. Want at least one more shot at it.

Tamarack

Glass can be very fragile.