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Cherry Coombe's avatar

That 'sexy priest' calendar flies off the shelves every Christmas, selling itself. It's the notion of plugging yourself in to an extension lead, crossing the skies to nirvana, I guess, but I have form with godly promises and so on, as discussed.

Looks though. Someone said they don't matter. I beg to differ. Amen.

Robbie's avatar

Brilliant writing EB and retelling of a story that wasn't fiction....

Eleanor Anstruther's avatar

Stranger than fiction

Julie Gabrielli's avatar

The incongruity of this is irresistible.

Racheblue Love's avatar

I'm glad I am reading this late, don't think I could bear the wait/weight between episodes. The details of our youth stories are different in many many ways yet bells are resonating loudly with the deeply felt, overwhelm of underlying emotions. Reading feels trepidatious yet holds the possibility of healing. I imagine the writing was too.

Eleanor Anstruther's avatar

Yes, absolutely, it was.

Little Writing Corner's avatar

Wowsa. This is my first introduction to your written work (apologies!), and this was packed with...well, heat. Holy Jesus!

Eleanor Anstruther's avatar

Welcome! And yes, Holy Jesus….

Kimberly Warner's avatar

Holy sexpot. Is that a photo of your Jesus? No wonder they blamed you!

Eleanor Anstruther's avatar

Not a photo of him, but it could be. He looked very much like that. Swoon. Imagine the ladies of Surrey falling over themselves to be his maidens and even the men were entranced, jostling to be disciples. I swear to god the cast forgot he wasn’t an actual Jesus. It was nuts.

Kimberly Warner's avatar

My mom told me her first sexual fantasy was with Jesus. She must’ve been part of this production.

Mary Roblyn's avatar

Eleanor, you delivered, as promised. 👏👏👏

Eleanor Anstruther's avatar

I’m so happy to have you on board, Mary. Thank you for reading and staying with me.

Mary Roblyn's avatar

Eleanor, it’s a pleasure!

Emily Charlotte Powell's avatar

A mixing desk for a wedding present? Unusual…

Eleanor Anstruther's avatar

Unusual indeed

Holly Starley's avatar

Brilliant!

Wendy Varley's avatar

Oof! The last line!

Simone Senisin's avatar

Oh no ... I chuckle ... why, nothing funny is happening ... a temporary relief .. a release will suffice in the interim. A distraction. 🙏