I got to talk with Horse Jr. for an hour yesterday!

@TheHorse (205263)

• Walnut Creek, California

8 Jun

No, I think his mom is happy in North Carolina.

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (57373)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

8 Jun

Hopefully he' doing pretty well, despite wanting to leave home of course.

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (57373)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

8 Jun

@TheHorse Glad you can keep in contact with him at least.

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@TheHorse (205263)

• Walnut Creek, California

8 Jun

@kaylachan I am happy about that too. But I worry. Him mom is a resourceful lady. But she has some odd ideas.

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@TheHorse (205263)

• Walnut Creek, California

8 Jun

He's a bright kid. He should do well if he continues to have positive influences in his life.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (85301)

• United States

8 Jun

I'm glad he had the conversation to himself! How often do you get to see him in person? *I see below me you live quite a ways away. I'm sorry.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (85301)

• United States

8 Jun

@TheHorse That just stinks. I know if you could afford it it, you would.

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@TheHorse (205263)

• Walnut Creek, California

8 Jun

I haven't seen them in person since they moved away two years ago.

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@TheHorse (205263)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun

@AmbiePam I can afford it. I just haven't had the time.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (457412)

• Switzerland

9 Jun

This kid surely miss being with you and he is so right, you realize that you miss something only after you have it no more.

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@TheHorse (205263)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun

I admit to missing my Graduate School days in Santa Barbara. I was with like-minded people and had a real sense of purpose.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (457412)

• Switzerland

9 Jun

@TheHorse I miss my days as a student. My parents took care of me, I had no worries, I had no problems.

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@TheHorse (205263)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun

@LadyDuck Heh. I certainly miss the feeling of protection that comes with having older family members.

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@DaddyEvil (137145)

• United States

9 Jun

I'm glad he seems to be doing okay and wanted to call and talk to you without his mom around. I'm sure it did you good to have time to spend talking with him, too. He seems like a really good kid, pony... You helped him a lot.

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@DaddyEvil (137145)

• United States

9 Jun

@TheHorse You're welcome. I hope he does, too.

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@TheHorse (205263)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun

@DaddyEvil He did tell me that he's spending less time on the internet. That's a good thing. But he has not been playing his piano.

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@TheHorse (205263)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun

Thanks, DE, I hope he continues to prosper.

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Jun

What a great conversation. So very happy for you. He sounds very mature.

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@TheHorse (205263)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun

He's a bright kid. But he's not as motivated in school as I would like him to be.

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@TheHorse (205263)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun

@CarolDM I hope to stick around long enough to be there for him as he transitions into his adult years.

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

9 Jun

@TheHorse As a parent, we always want more and of course, the best for our children. I am sure he will get there.

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (157485)

• United States

8 Jun

I hope there is no way he will get into trouble for calling you. I bet it makes your heart happy to know how many good memories he has.

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@TheHorse (205263)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun

I don't think he'd get in trouble for calling me.

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BarBaraPrz

@BarBaraPrz (45437)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

8 Jun

So, paradise isn't completely paved over.

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@TheHorse (205263)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun

I hope not. Interesting that he would have that insight at the tender age of 14. I did turn him on to some music he never heard, but never Joni Mitchell.

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Jenaisle

@Jenaisle (14078)

• Philippines

9 Jun

I think you deserve congratulations. You were able to spend a wonderful time with your son. I hope your wish will come true of spending time with him again.

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@TheHorse (205263)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun

I'll try to be proactive late this Summer. We'll see what happens.

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (61951)

• United States

9 Jun

Yeah, you pave paradise and put up a parking lot. You’re right to tell him not to wish his life away, although I know what he means because he’s in a situation that’s unpleasant for him.

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (61951)

• United States

9 Jun

@TheHorse — I remember you saying she licks Orangeface’s boots.

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@TheHorse (205263)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun

@FourWalls I haven't discussed politics with her recently. That's probably a good thing.

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@TheHorse (205263)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun

His mom is odd. She can make any space look beautiful. But she is anti-education and a conspiracy theorist.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (305532)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

8 Jun

It was wonderful that you could talk to him. I hope you have more calls in the future.

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@TheHorse (205263)

• Walnut Creek, California

8 Jun

I hope so too!

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@TheHorse (205263)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun

@just4him We'll see if it happens.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (305532)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

8 Jun

@TheHorse

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (325345)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jun

That's so nice that he said those things. It would have been a great conversation. And nice that his grandfather is visiting too.

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@TheHorse (205263)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun

I hope he has fun with his Grandfather. Horse Jr. told me his Croatian is not good enough for technical discussions with his Grandfather. His Grandfather does not speak English. When he was here, he and I spoke in French, and in mathematical formulas. It was fun.

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Anindita Sengupta

@aninditasen (15719)

• Raurkela, India

9 Jun

That's lovely. Hope Horse Jr. does come to meet you and does all the things here wants to do with you but then don't you think 14 is too young a age to move out of home.

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@TheHorse (205263)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun

More likely, I'll go visit them. He wants to move out when he's 18. We talked about both college and trade school.

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Anindita Sengupta

@aninditasen (15719)

• Raurkela, India

10 Jun

@TheHorse Have a good time with him. Hope he does well both in school and college.

LindaOH

@LindaOHio (155562)

• United States

9 Jun

I understand his pain. When I moved out when I was 21, I felt a giant weight lift off my shoulders. Of course, my father disowned me; but that's the price you pay for freedom. I'm glad you got to talk to Horse Jr. without any interruptions. Have a great weekend.

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@TheHorse (205263)

• Walnut Creek, California

9 Jun

Why did your dad "disown" you? 21 sounds like a reasonable age to move out and sow your own oats.

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LindaOH

@LindaOHio (155562)

• United States

10 Jun

@TheHorse I was supposed to live at home until I got married. Being out on my own was a real revelation. There's life out there!!!

LK2018

@Letranknight2015 (51498)

• Philippines

9 Jun

You can't blame if he has a mom that's just cranky at times. But you're right it's a harsh world out there, he missed his mom when he realized threre are worst things out there.

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