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Harley King's avatar

Beautiful article. Life is about playing and pretending and learning. Now, I have a question about you and Tom….

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Thank you, Harley. I’m glad you liked it. What is your question, my friend? Who is Tom?

Thank you for restacking the post!

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Harley King's avatar

Pretending innocence, I see.

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Ohhhhh, THAT Tom! Harley, he’s a heart throb TV and movie actor:

“Thomas William Selleck is an American actor. His breakout role was playing private investigator Thomas Magnum in the television series Magnum, P.I., for which he received five Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, winning in 1985.”

He’s probably best known for Magnum P.I., and he has the lead role in Blue Bloods.

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Harley King's avatar

Did you ever meet him as you were flying around?

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C.J. Heck's avatar

No, just in my dreams, Harley. (wink).

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Harley King's avatar

I've watched both! My wife liked him too.

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Yeah … I think a lot of women would like to have his shoes tucked under their bed, if you know what I mean.

🤣😂🤣😂

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Dave Karpowicz's avatar

Only been here a year (Michigan before that). I bought a snow shovel but never used it. The temp was below freezing for about a week. So compared to Michigan very mild. What part of Florida do you live in?

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Central Florida in Lake County. It's about equal distance between both coasts and therefore safe in hurricanes.

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Dave Karpowicz's avatar

I live in Bellingham, WA, on the coast about 20 miles from Canada.

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Thank you for sharing that, Dave. How are the winters up there?

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Dave Karpowicz's avatar

CJ, What a fun read. D

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Thank you, Dave! What do you fantasize, or pretend about most?

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Dave Karpowicz's avatar

CJ, I need to imagine more. The last time I used my imagination I moved from being a poet to a publisher. Still trying to wrap my mind around that. I guess if I were to fantasize for myself I would envision a life free of economic pressures, but I guess most everybody has the same fantasy. What do you fantasize? D

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C.J. Heck's avatar

WOW, Dave. No one has ever asked me that before. I like your imaginings. You imagine something and make it happen. I applaud that. Fantasies are a bit more broad, like yours where you envision a life free of economic pressures. That’s one of mine, too.

When I got into my 70’s, it became harder to make dreams, fantasies, and daydreams materialize. I don’t know, maybe it’s that way for all seniors.

Being on a fixed income, any extra cash left over after everything is paid for during the month, starts being used up by medical things. Specialists, tests, equipment like knee braces, a shower seat, dental, eye care, etc.

My Fantasies: (Less economic pressure)

A winning scratch off lottery ticket

A publisher for my other 8 finished books

More book sales

—>Pure fantasy: Have everyone I love living within 2 city blocks of me.

Having perfect health

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Dave Karpowicz's avatar

CJ, I am 73 and live in a senior mobile home park. I share your world.

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Where are you located, if you don’t mind me asking?

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Ken Macko's avatar

Tom Selleck ??? CJ, you’re showing your age 🤣🤣🤣

Not like there’s anyone around these days that would fit the bill, for whatever reason.

At least you have good taste 😳😳😉😂😂

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C.J. Heck's avatar

I do have good taste, don’t I? I think Tom is 80, but he’s still handsome.

I guess I am showing my age … wait! … I’m proud of my age! It’s no big deal.

Always glad to hear from you, Ken. 😊😊

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Ken Macko's avatar

I know you are. That’s how I know I can kid you about it. You’re not THAT old !

It’s not like you’re my mom or grandma…you’d only be my older sister 🤭🤭

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Awww, I’d be proud to have you as my brother! In that case, I’ll allow you to tease me 😂🤣😁

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Ken Macko's avatar

And what is the title of your post 🤔 ?

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Touche’

❤️💕

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Sue Cauhape's avatar

Always Tinkerbell? That's awful. She was such a jealous little critter!

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C.J. Heck's avatar

Hysterical, Sue!

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Dave Karpowicz's avatar

I was a VISTA Volunteer in Pompano Beach

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Avery Burns's avatar

That's how I make it through the day.

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