I get tired of clothes so easily, so the thought of permanently marking my body just seems so boring, lol

Thanks, Creatr - Merry Christmas to you and yours as well - and yes, you're always very encouraging, the best reward for a writer :)

Thank you, @sallybeth23 - I pray you have a joyful Christmas break :)

Thank you, @geforce91 - Merry Christmas to you as well :)

Considering the time of year, are you sure it's not HO HO :)

Amen! Thanks, Creatr - Merry Christmas to you and yours :)

Thank you!

Thank you!

Yes, I think we all have that sense of wonder - it's what makes us learn and explore - and it never seems to grow old, maybe even becomes deeper as we age and see Alp upon Alp arise :)

You make a number of good points - you know this is fiction - what you are saying about the character in the story is true to an extent but he wants to change, to get outside himself and do something for

Sounds like a good plan, Arthur :)

Thank you, Arthur. You know I appreciate your friendship and understand what a massive undertaking this is - posting 13 books is not the same as a daily post. I pray you have a joyful Christmas and a bright

Gracias :)

Thank you, @jaynie

Thanks so much!

Thank you!

it's s watercolour done by another steemian, @paolobeneforti

Thank you!

Thank you!

ha ha....indeed :)