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punkscowardschampions · 3 years

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Joe & Ronnie

Joe: [Enough time later that you might think you’ll not hear from him again, realistically like a day or two but given what you did it’d seem like longer/regret and dip ‘cos ya should but we know that ain’t it]

Joe: you spent Charlie’s modelling money yet

Ronnie: long gone baby like you

Ronnie: if you were after a cut shouldve taken it sooner

Joe: nah, it’s yours

Joe: his but sounds like he enjoyed himself, by her account

Joe: no need to ask what you spent it on

Ronnie: but you wanna hear my account yeah

Ronnie: thats what this is

Joe: do you think that’s what this is

Ronnie: youre not taking up space in my head mckenna

Joe: and not in your diary, as you pointed out up top

Joe: busy busy yeah

Ronnie: i werent asked to audition to be a doss student cunt 💔

Ronnie: & the one he brought back didnt fancy me enough to ask me to join in either

Ronnie: busy getting out their way

Joe: leave it a couple years you’ll be a mature student and they ask less questions

Joe: how rude

Joe: after you told him about your massive cock and everything? 💔

Ronnie: go ed and dig me up when youve graduated then

Ronnie: 3s a crowd when 2 of em are scousers & the others from fuck knows where didnt have you to translate or the horse for scale

Joe: after an invite? Sure thing, sis

Joe: not Kent then, gutted

Ronnie: less questions you said put your ? away gobshite

Ronnie: not england but i aint a skinhead who cares so hes as alive as dorothy ever leaves em

Joe: people love that though

Joe: black EDL members and asian conservatives, such a laugh for ‘em

Ronnie: too late to go back and put the boot in now he ll have been shown the door & it wasnt me getting a name or number

Joe: his loss all ‘round then, I get it

Ronnie: yeah

Joe: alright, so I need linking

Ronnie: you got cash or you selling yourself

Joe: I’ve got cash, just not the contact

Ronnie: hand it over ill pick up for you

Joe: you think i’m that green

Ronnie: what colour do you reckon you are

Joe: you’ve got no prejudice, apparently, so what’s it matter

Joe: [picture of some of the multi-coloured bruises you acquired]

Ronnie: he was a pussy & you want me to connect you to people who aint

Ronnie: youre an easy target

Joe: you wanna pocket my money yourself instead, I get it

Joe: you can have a % of the shit, alright

Joe: not asking you to do it for nothing

Ronnie: thats all theyd do when you show up with your baby face and habit

Ronnie: ill take your money & still have it pocketed cos i dont need student loans to score no shit are you asking me to do it for nothing

Joe: what you gonna give me to keep hold of ‘til you give me mine

Ronnie: add an arm to your collection what do i care

Joe: yeah, what do ya

Ronnie: you want a easy pick up get a schoolboy plug i dont know any

Ronnie: i care about money youre ready to waste

Joe: that’s part of the appeal

Joe: why get it in a safe, nearly legitimate way

Joe: half the fun, eh, alright, alright

Joe: do it then, I don’t know no fucker else I can ask yet, I’ve gambled on worse

Ronnie: i just wanna get it thats the fun

Ronnie: get into a fight with whoever the fuck you like whenever for a pissing contest

Joe: you wanna start one ‘fore I’ve given you the cash and you’ve given me mine?

Joe: that’s blatant bullshit

Ronnie: you wish

Ronnie: save your childish excitement for the phone call home like

Joe: nah, you’re full of shit that it’s not just as much about the company and authentic experience

Joe: there’s plenty dealers that are nowt but businessmen

Joe: nothing but a transaction and they’ll sell to a junkie and city banker as one in the same

Joe: don’t act like you don’t have a deathwish or what was the point of taking me there and showing me

Ronnie: where the fuck am i meeting buisinessmen or getting the cash to pay em

Ronnie: dont be fucking rem

Joe: everyone’s stupid enough to wanna get their dick sucked over cold hard cash every other deal, no matter how presentable or legit they play

Ronnie: ive got the links ive got

Joe: fine

Joe: where you wanna do this then

Ronnie: whats your problem

Ronnie: [but a location anyway]

Joe: what’s mine

Joe: thought we’d covered that in length or are you less convinced now

Ronnie: convinced youve got fuck all to cry about

Joe: obviously

Joe: definitely bother with you if that were true

Ronnie: you wanted a big sister im doing all the hand holding

Joe: I never did and I still don’t

Joe: but you carrying on with the pretence if it makes you feel better

Ronnie: i didnt come to you or ask for fuck all to make me better

Joe: yeah you’re blameless

Joe: all in my fucked up head and not yours

Joe: what’s it like being an 👼🏼

Ronnie: i already told you you aint in my head & you werent in my veins for long enough to get fucking soft about it

Joe: i’ll be there in [however long that’d take you]

Ronnie: boss

Joe: you sound like them, you know

Ronnie: i dunno who the fuck youre talking about

Joe: the rest of the fam, of course

Joe: glad to see that the level of chatting bollocks to make yourself feel better is genetic, s’not depressing at all

Ronnie: that still dont clear fuck all up for me except that youre a bigger cunt than i thought

Joe: you don’t think about me

Joe: and none of that shit happened, your memory loss and confusion extends to that, don’t worry

Ronnie: you like me but you still compare me to em every chance you get

Ronnie: fuck you

Joe: yeah, fuck me

Joe: like you haven’t just

Joe: forget it, actually forget it

Ronnie: youre as full of shit as you reckon I am

Ronnie: forget that its been ages & youre speaking up now cause you want something

Joe: i haven’t been able to flick my brain onto anything else, never mind shut it down, I haven’t slept or eat or done anything to take me away from it, you

Joe: and it meant nothing to you

Joe: fuck you

Ronnie: gear not me

Ronnie: theres the authentic experience you were going on about

Joe: no

Ronnie: yeah

Joe: this is what I mean

Joe: you know as well as I do what it was

Joe: why are you fucking lying and saying I am

Ronnie: im a junkie all i do is lie & nothing else means anything to me

Ronnie: youre worse than green if you dont fucking know that

Joe: you’re lying that it meant nothing

Joe: not lying that it did

Joe: even if it made you fucking sick, that isn’t nothing and I don’t believe you

Ronnie: dont believe me i dont care who the fuck are you

Joe: your brother

Ronnie: youre nothing

Joe: yeah right

Ronnie: the dealer means more

Joe: already pointed out you’re that much of a cliche

Ronnie: what we can’t both be a cliche take it then

Joe: never heard that one

Ronnie: nows your chance to make a final comparison between me & whatever family member you hate or are turned on by the most

Joe: final chance, alright then, sound even more stupid

Ronnie: sound like more of a pussy that youre kicking off over this but not gonna fuck off

Joe: why would I?

Joe: i’m not pretending that it weren’t a thing

Ronnie: nah youre pretending it was

Ronnie: whoever the fuck ever told you youre special is the liar here like

Joe: your mate don’t count, you ain’t done that before either so fuck off with your jaded routine

Ronnie: hes my brother when & where it counts

Joe: there’s no blood and no reason not to go there, that’s where it counts

Ronnie: if i wanted to fuck you too your ma wouldnt stop me she means even less than you

Joe: yeah

Joe: you and your life aren’t totally fucked because of how much you care

Ronnie: you dont know shit about me or my life

Joe: you wish

Ronnie: you dont

Joe: or do you, actually

Joe: you shove it in everyone’s face, what do you reckon everyone thinks

Ronnie: youve seen a few scars & now youve seen into my soul yeah

Ronnie: shut the fuck up for all you know i lived a couple of doors down from you for your whole bullshit childhood

Joe: you look like that and reckon it doesn’t scream mommy issues? Fuck off, you aren’t that dumb

Ronnie: fuck you

Ronnie: everything you do is pure about her

Joe: not everything but I can admit she contributed

Ronnie: shes the 1st bitch to fuck me over but not the only is the difference between us

Ronnie: that unwanted bullshit was a pattern

Joe: you don’t know me either

Ronnie: i know you had a set of parents who kept hold of you however fucking west you were

Ronnie: no cunt was calling you racist shit or trying to touch you up

Joe: you’ve got a monopoly on fucked then, got it

Ronnie: like fuck have i but mine dont start & stop at mommy dearest how you think

Joe: of course it doesn’t

Joe: neither does mine

Ronnie: stop acting like youre an expert on how and why my head is wrecked and i wont have to kick yours in

Joe: you started it

Joe: but that’s good with me

Ronnie: get over yourself mckenna

Ronnie: you like what i start

Joe: i prefer the other night

Ronnie: yeah i like when youre getting punched in the face too

Joe: you can do the honours in a bit

Joe: fuck healing, yeah

Ronnie: what did your girlfriend say

Joe: oh, I got mugged and her dad’s gonna get her some pepper spray and a rape alarm 👍

Ronnie: hot

Ronnie: but she ll have dreamt you fell off the horse only got the single fantasy in her

Joe: that her dad’s so responsible and caring? would be her #2 if she had the range

Ronnie: if hes delivering that shit in person let me know so i can start something with him

Joe: oh god

Joe: that reminds me

Joe: She wants to invite Charlie over for like, a dinner party or something

Ronnie: if her daddy is there hes gonna need that rape alarm back off her to fend off mary

Joe: 😂

Joe: idk if she’s that oblivious and now wants Charlie to fuck her, or she thinks he’s my only mate 🙄

Ronnie: shes over you baby i scared her off

Joe: or she thought you was gonna ask for a line 😏

Joe: if that’s true I’ll owe you, again

Ronnie: ket hook up

Joe: you think she’ll let her love be in pain on your behalf?

Joe: not likely

Ronnie: not gonna ask politely

Joe: hot

Joe: I was gonna hit you up sooner

Joe: I tried to find you after

Ronnie: you didnt try hard

Joe: I only had one eye, by that point

Ronnie: im an attention whore with screaming mommy issues cant make it no easier to spot me in a crowd

Joe: in that crowd?

Joe: or will you be pissy if I call you dime a dozen

Ronnie: still got the accent as my own personal rape alarm

Joe: where’d you go then

Ronnie: youre a tourist theres no point telling you

Joe: if you left with that lad, no need to go over the details, got the picture

Ronnie: why the fuck would i leave with him

Joe: you mean you weren’t in his pants for his benefit

Joe: careful, getting bit close to honesty

Ronnie: i mean to go where i dont need a horse or an en suite

Ronnie: youre a hopeless romantic like

Joe: that’s a new complaint, I’ll tell my exes

Joe: deffo their fault after-all, buzzing

Ronnie: how many are there

Joe: get less slut-shaming off Soph, cheek

Joe: I dunno, I had to keep it moving because of all the secret mommy issues, you know

Joe: I’ll do a tally

Ronnie: its not already carved into your arm no wonder theyre pissy at you

Joe: if that worked for any of ‘em they could come back from the ex thing

Joe: 💔

Ronnie: try her initials whatever the fuck they are in between dinner party courses and win her back

Joe: you should come

Ronnie: id be made up if she pepper sprays me

Joe: it’d be the only way this won’t be the worst evening ever

Ronnie: loads of ways to take out your other eye ill pass you a spoon

Joe: give a go doing my A-Z carving with it too

Joe: 🤞 she invites her twink classmate and you can try for your threesome

Ronnie: she’ll get in there before us cause youll have distracted me with the state of your cackhanded 💘 carving

Joe: can’t say I’d be sorry

Ronnie: you catholics invented anal but i reckon its overrated

Joe: you’d probably feel different if that’s where your g-spot was but can’t say I disagree with that either, not that that’s anything too deep to have in common so we’re fine

Joe: and raised strictly un-catholic so the pope can’t have a go

Ronnie: nah no cunt would find it if it was there either

Joe: 💔 baby

Ronnie: you mean it

Joe: yeah

Joe: which bit, though

Ronnie: my invite to the shitshow

Joe: ‘course

Joe: if it’s shit, you’ll only have yourself to blame for not livening it up enough

Joe: and I will have to kill myself if I have to be there sincerely

Ronnie: he knows about you

Ronnie: might wanna kill yourself if he opens his mouth

Joe: oh

Joe: so I’m gonna have to act all nice and respectful, yeah

Ronnie: if you wanna make me sound full of shit

Joe: what did you say?

Ronnie: told him i shot you he werent best pleased about it but youre not his brother so fuck all he can do

Joe: sweet

Joe: still not gonna fuck him though

Ronnie: hed get your g spot for you 🍒

Joe: not if he’s worried about my innocence

Ronnie: hes worried about my head getting wrecked not yours only bitch who is

Joe: you’ll have to tell him what you told me

Joe: I ain’t in there

Ronnie: you fairies bring everything back to your obsession with your mothers course hes no fucking exception

Ronnie: & cos i stole my file when i was a kid he thinks i give a shit too you were part of the happy 🏡 picture he was getting in a flap about but i tore through that 🌈 optimism with the 💉

Ronnie: you can have lively

Joe: better he knows than goes on about it

Joe: it’s far from 🌈☀️ even if you were up for it

Ronnie: every soft lad but him knows its ⛈ if not outright 🌨

Joe: when I started looking, if you were like them, I weren’t even gonna bother to talk to you

Joe: just give her the info and let her do it herself

Joe: but I knew you weren’t

Ronnie: told you youd have liked me at 9

Joe: 😏 yeah yeah

Ronnie: shed have bailed before scrolling that far back even with the pure messy sketchy shit kept off for the sake of dorothys cv

Joe: idk,she bangs on about her own glory days as ‘precaution’ enough

Joe: probably dead proud

Ronnie: raincheck on dinner i gotta go slit my throat after hearing that like

Joe: yeah, it’s real fun

Joe: far as starters go though, you’re welcome

Ronnie: cos you owe me go ed & drag my corpse there dress it up like horse girl and send her that info so i dont make her proud yeah

Joe: gotcha

Joe: the fibres sending Soph down are an unfortunate side-affect or added bonus, depending how you feel

Ronnie: dressing like a dyke art teacher is shady to my mourners hed have loved having me on the team

Joe: sure she wants to be buried in her jodhpurs, like

Joe: not gay but kink-adjacent, he’ll be alright

Ronnie: inside the horse youll have to hollow it out for her

Joe: poor horse not ready to be made into glue but there we go

Ronnie: but when youre ready to follow me to the grave only need a plastic bag

Joe: follow you anywhere, or whatever sounds good in a song

Ronnie: not had a little brother like that before

Ronnie: never know the mime is behind you or not

Joe: he shy or you cut his tongue out altogether

Ronnie: saving that for you cos i know how you feel about 🍒 & theres fuck all else left

Ronnie: hed never get attention whore out or mommy issues w & m forget it

Joe: I can feel the slutshame

Joe: there hasn’t been hundreds, come on

Joe: you were being weird, I needed to get you talking, it worked

Ronnie: how many then

Joe: I guess 6 total, not counting anyone before like 15 because that isn’t real, maybe 7 but we might be pushing the term girlfriend there

Ronnie: 💘 how many songs

Joe: not destined for the bin? Fuck all

Joe: cliche points off the charts though

Ronnie: i know youve seen the busking vids hes still got posted up that im in i cant say shit

Joe: you’re good

Joe: even when you have to go Top40 for the tips

Joe: class thing about the cello, looks more pitiful ‘cos the case is massive, people try to fill it, like

Ronnie: soz im not killing myself fast enough for you

Ronnie: miss me with your schoolboy cliches 🖕

Joe: don’t worry, the songs were ‘insert name here’ jobs if they were anything

Joe: don’t wanna sound like I’m singing about a 75 year old bloke, do I

Ronnie: if itd been changed you wouldnt have found me shit at stalking as you are songwriting like

Joe: you’ve already got your own song anyway, don’t be greedy

Ronnie: ill keep you some 🐴 if youre not

Ronnie: 1st thing i tried if you do wanna follow after us

Joe: trip down memory lane we can both handle

Joe: ‘course

Ronnie: dont have any exes itll have to do

Joe: prefer the ket

Ronnie: write a song about it

Joe: [blatantly will in a pisstake way]

Ronnie: k gonna be dead easy to carve with the spoon can do it rattling

Joe: your faith in my abilities is appreciated

Ronnie: youre not fucking here youll have to

Joe: just got out the station hold on

Ronnie: fuck telling me to hold on you hurry up

Joe: if you shut up I can run

Ronnie: can you

Joe: fuck off i’m not that unfit 😂

Ronnie: nah dead fit far as homos and horse girls reckon

Joe: lucky me

Ronnie: youve had 7 bitches no cunts gonna feel sorry for you

Joe: all various shades of boring though

Ronnie: no shit

Joe: so you’re saying you ain’t gutted for me? 💔

Ronnie: your virginity sob story is like me in that crowd of cunts you couldnt find your way through

Joe: Christ, don’t remind me, first and last time I ever went near a virgin

Ronnie: theyre all older than you itd be pathetic well as boring

Joe: exactly

Joe: too much hassle having to worry about them, destroys any point of doing it

Ronnie: gotta put their kids in the cupboard as is

Joe: fortune in gaffa tape, like

Ronnie: still not 💔 mckenna going on about how flush you are since i met you

Joe: amazing how far you can stretch the loans when you steal Soph’s food and do fuck all that ain’t necessary

Joe: not like I actually dated any sugar mommies

Joe: should’ve, clearly but carefree 18-25s are easiest actually

Ronnie: gears necessary now youre gonna have to start stealing more than her pasta shapes

Joe: you’re my manager now, are you 😏

Joe: there’s shit I can do, music gigs, it’s fine

Ronnie: fine for your baby habit

Ronnie: it wont last

Joe: alright doom and gloom

Joe: not gonna learn how to cover my teeth yet

Ronnie: fuck off & fuck you

Joe: i’m here so come say it to my face

Ronnie: youre not better than me cos you can nod through a cello practice

Joe: where’d I say I was

Ronnie: when you said how fucking functional you are

Joe: I didn’t, I said I could get cash, that’s all

Ronnie: so can i its not the fucking point

Joe: and I didn’t say you couldn’t so what’s yours

Ronnie: youre not a fucking kid at the pool if youre gonna pussy out cos the waters too cold fucking do it

Joe: I’m in and you know that

Joe: so let me in

Ronnie: bullshit are you

Ronnie: youre proud of yourself for treading water

Joe: you’ve got the plug, I’ve got the cash, what is the problem with that

Joe: it’s an equalizer, if anything

Ronnie: we ll never be equal

Ronnie: you can cover your arm run off to class & pick up another boring girl whenever the fuck you like

Joe: what do you want me to do, seriously

Joe: say it

Ronnie: stop talking

Ronnie: fucks sake

Joe: [Show up hun]

Ronnie: [I love the idea that they have to wait around for ages for this dealer in awkward silence haha]

Joe: [the casual tension]

Ronnie: [god knows what she’s gonna use to ease the tension with a lil bit o self harm because god knows where they even are, I worry about you and all the infections you would get gal]

Joe: [the casual one-upmanship until you’re interrupted]

Ronnie: [we know she’s not paying him in cash and we know why she’s not please don’t get into another fight Joseph]

Joe: [got to let that one go as she was specifically like you’re not better than me, probably fuck off whilst that happens ‘cos not gonna stick about]

Ronnie: [take your heroin and calm down huns]

Joe: [hope you take enough to pass out ‘cos you’re not gonna be in any sort of mood now either of ya lol]

Ronnie: [we’ll do you both that favour]

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incontinence-paris · 5 years

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Central Florida 100: King’s legacy, the shutdown and Florida’s economy | Commentary

Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. addresses the crowd during the March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial August 28, 1963 in Washington, D.C. (Hulton Archive / Getty Images)

Last week: In these politically divisive times, it’s easy to be discouraged about the state of mankind. But on this eve of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I choose to be encouraged by the long-overdue pardoning of the Groveland Four, and to celebrate the racial progress that we’ve made in the last 75 years. In our Lake County Clubs, we have a membership that is 30 percent African-American, 40 percent Caucasian and 16 percent Hispanic. The children nestle in side by side for snack and story time, high-five and hug each other on the playing fields — all of which would have been unthinkable when our organization was founded in 1944. Let us be heartened that we are marching, slowly, slowly, but surely, toward King’s dream of a day when a child is judged not by the color of his skin but by the content of his character.

Rudolph C. Cleare, executive vice president, The Negro Spiritual Scholarship Foundation

Last week: The 19th-century Danish theologian Soren Kierkegaard sought to re-introduce Christians to the radical power of a faith that could serve real people in a real world. One hundred years later, Martin Luther King Jr. took up, and was greatly influenced by, the writings of Kierkegaard. The Interfaith Council of Central Florida held a vigil service recently to retell the story of how Dr. King prodded America to face up to the sin of racism and overcome her legacy of slavery, segregation, and discrimination. We were reminded that night not to fall into the error of wishing only to admire Dr. King, but to follow and work to resemble him instead.

Looking ahead: We Floridians have come from all over seeking a better quality of life. Most of us have little knowledge of the fabric of Florida’s history and culture. Many have never explored the diversity that makes our state unique. Although Disney and other attractions are exciting, nothing beats the natural splendor of Silver Springs, Siesta Key or a Key West sunset. Florida is a peninsula floating on an underground river. We are more susceptible to the changes in nature than probably any other place on Earth. Floridians, get to know your state. A good beginning would be to watch PBS’ special "American Experience: The Swamp," available on the PBS website.

Last week: The phenomenal success of Broadway’s "Hamilton" can be measured in many ways. The obvious are its monetary track record and artistic achievements. Its full houses have ignited a younger generation’s interest in theatre, and it delights audiences in ways novel even to theatre aficionados. But Hamilton’s biggest coup is the interest it has generated in Americans going back and revisiting the important early history of our country. Community groups have gathered before history professors in order to learn more about Alexander Hamilton before the production arrives in Orlando. This is the very powerful magic of the arts and why it’s important to keep them well-funded.

Last week: Stephanie Murphy just began her second term representing Orange and Seminole counties in the U.S. House of Representatives. In just two years she’s become the leading voice for a group of solution-minded young House members willing to reach across the aisle to advance workable legislation. Last week Murphy appeared on the PBS news magazine Amanpour & Co. to outline her priorities, including health care and affordable housing. Murphy co-chairs the Blue Dog PAC, a coalition of centrist Democrats focused on fiscal responsibility and national security. She’s also vice-chair of the Future Forum PAC, designed to involve millenials in shaping laws.

Last week: The CFUL is mourning the loss of Charlie Ings, Orlando’s first black detective and the first black police officer to be paired with a white partner. After joining the Orlando Police Department in 1965, Ings quickly became a beloved and respected member of the police force, building long-lasting relationships with both colleagues and within the community. His commitment to the people of Orlando and to his job will never be forgotten.

Looking ahead: With Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, we should all take a moment to reflect on his legacy and the sacrifices he made to ensure that his dream became a reality. Along with our reflection, we should also take action. Since 1994, Monday has been designated as a day of service: an opportunity to provide a helping hand in the community, support a friend in need or simply perform an action that will better those around us. As King said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Through our service, good deeds and loving thy neighbor, we echo King’s words and make our corner of the world just a bit brighter.

Last week: With all the talk of “toxic masculinity,” I couldn’t help but think of what kind of men our society thinks we should be raising. And then I remembered that just last week one such man was celebrated for his engagement: Tim Tebow. Gator fans will celebrate him for other reasons, but here is a guy who exudes all the positive qualities of what it should mean to be masculine – and not just for his health and strength. He is a responsible adult who respects women and has now finally found his perfect match. Let’s champion the masculinity of Tim Tebow.

Looking ahead: This week, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Last April, I was able to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his death while in Memphis with several friends, including fellow CF100 columnist Glen Gilzean. Upon my return, I read through Dr. King’s book, "Strength to Love," a compilation of 15 of his sermons that was a reminder to me that before he was a civil rights leader, Dr. King was a Christian pastor. His faith led him to be the leader this country needed. May we all dive deeper into our souls to find the love our country still needs.

Last week: Last week, thousands of federal employees missed their first paychecks of 2019. Just as significant, during the shutdown, janitors, security guards, and other federal contractors will not receive back-pay. Based on the 2017 ALICE Report (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), more than 40 percent of American adults don’t have enough savings to cover a $400 emergency. Furloughed federal employees and government contractors in need of social services and individuals with questions about available public benefits can dial 2-1-1, text their zip code to 898-211 or chat live with a specialist by visiting www.HFUW.org/GetHelp to get help.

Last week: Our new governor has pledged to address the burgeoning problem of toxic algae blooms plaguing our state. I wish him and the legislature the will and courage to make it happen. Meanwhile, controversy is blooming over another kind of toxic thing: toxic masculinity. A shaving supplies company reinterpreted it’s famous "the best a man can get" marketing line, and somehow it became polarizing. Just like with algae, there’s nothing inherently wrong with masculinity. It’s when it — or anything else — goes toxic that there’s a problem. "Algae will be algae" isn’t a sensible or constructive response to toxic blooms. "Boys will be boys" isn’t a sensible or constructive response to toxic expression of maleness.

Looking ahead: For the last several years, I’ve had the profound honor of coordinating an interfaith/multicultural celebration of the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., coordinated by the Orlando Mayor’s MLK Commission and the Interfaith Council of Central Florida. The key moment for me each year is seeing faith and worldview leaders of all sorts standing together, bringing a teaching from their tradition and connecting them to the words of Dr. King. It’s uplifting and inspiring, a true feel-good moment. The real question, though, is not how we remember and honor the life and message of Dr. King this weekend — it’s what we choose to do on Tuesday. And Wednesday. And beyond.

Last week: In most counties, there is often infighting between local governments. That’s not the case in Osceola. In fact, leaders from the four Osceola governments met with its State Legislative Delegation this week to discuss the communities’ legislative priorities. This event, spearheaded by the Kissimmee/Osceola Chamber, is a testament to the extraordinary working relationships between our governments. Working together to prepare an agenda which promotes objectives that build up our community! Now that’s good government!

Last week: Channeling Back to the Future’s Marty McFly, Nike just revealed their $350 Adapt BB self-lacing shoe. Since this is 2019 not 1989, the shoes are smartphone-connected — allowing users to change snugness depending on activity level. You know, like laces, but way cooler. Although the footwear need to be recharged every few days, Nike promises that athletes and weekend-warriors will be able to upgrade their sneakers with new features over time. No doubt, Nike will make buckets of money on their celebrity-endorsed novelty but get ready for this excuse the next time the Magic play poorly: “Coach, someone hacked my feet!”

Looking ahead: There’s something going around social media called the “10 Year Challenge,” where Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter users post pictures of themselves now and 10 years ago. It’s wholesomely narcissistic. Recently, though, a high-profile tech writer mused that the Challenge could actually represent a clandestine data mining operation, meant to perfect facial recognition algorithms. Facebook vehemently denied this improbable claim, but on the heels of the Cambridge Analytica scandal and others, this theory should at least give us a reason to reflect and ponder before posting: who else, besides our friends and acquaintances, stands to benefit from the personal information we share online?

Last week: I know I’m sounding like a broken record, but — our approach to housing IS broken! We need local governments to think creatively about allowing a mix of smaller, less expensive housing — like tiny homes or backyard dwelling units; we need developers willing to find a way to build these homes for people who make less than $35,000 a year; and we need state Legislators to use the Sadowski Fund to do what it was established to do — fund the building of more affordable housing. We will never be a prosperous region if we don’t address our ever-expanding housing crisis.

Looking ahead: I often hear people grouse that our elected officials are in a “Tallahassee bubble” — that they don’t get out and hear what “real people think." So I’m amazed that we’re spending any time at all debating whether our key government leaders need safe, reliable forms of transportation to move around the state — including having state-owned and operated airplanes to traverse this huge state of ours. To put the size of our state in context, you could fit Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxemburg all within the boundaries of the state…and still have room! We should support efficient and cost-effective modes of safe and reliable transportation for use by our key elected officials.

Last week: When we need a new school taxpayers pay for it. When we no longer need the school, then taxpayers buy it again? This crazy scenario is playing out in Seminole County with the Rosenwald School. It seems that the Seminole County Commissioners decided that Seminole County taxpayers will buy the closed school to sell it again "for redevelopment." Why can’t the school board simply sell the property directly to the highest bidder and leave Seminole County taxpayers out of it? Warning: Seminole County taxpayers could be on the hook for a deal this smelly if all does not go well with the resale.

Last week: As the federal government shutdown approaches four weeks, the real and dire consequences of this policy are starting to show here in Central Florida. This week, the Orlando International Airport started a donation drive to help workers and their families affected by the shutdown. Also, Second Harvest Food Bank reported an increase of 60 percent over last week of people reaching out to them in need of food assistance. According to a recent United Way report, almost half of Central Florida’s families classify as working poor, meaning many in our community are just one paycheck away from poverty and hunger. If your family needs help, contact Second Harvest Food Bank at www.feedhopenow.org/need and if you want to help or donate, please visit www.feedhopenow.org/shutdownrelief.

Looking ahead: Jaleo, the restaurant by famed chef Jose Andres is set to open soon in Disney Springs, featuring tapas and other Spanish influenced cuisine and joining many celebrity chefs including Morimoto, Rick Bayless, and others in elevating the dining scene here in Central Florida. This week, chef Andres and his nonprofit World Central Kitchen has set up a pop-up kitchen in Washington, D.C., to help feed workers and their families affected by the shutdown. After providing millions of hot meals to people struck by disaster across the world, it is no wonder he has been nominated for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize. Chefs like Jose Andres and many in our own community use food as a way to nourish not only our body, but also our mind and spirit.

Last week: Karen Pence, the nation’s Second Lady, has accepted a position teaching art at Immanuel Christian School in Virginia. In and of itself, that sounds like a wonderful idea. Unfortunately, the school pointedly bans LGBTQ students and teachers. There is no denying that discrimination exists in our country under the guise of religion. Our elected leaders and their immediate families should be sensitive to the issue of discrimination, and should especially avoid discrimination against any of our nation’s children. Another pledge Ms. Pence took by taking this job is to “live a personal life of moral purity”. Let’s see how that plays out.

Last week: This week a 16-year-old boy from Marion County was rescued from an animal-feces covered trailer where he spent the past year as a sex slave lured by someone he met on the online gaming app Discord. Utilizing various communications technology that parents may not even be aware of, traffickers can groom their victims for months using empty promises of a better life to deceive their victims, exploit their insecurities and ultimately lure them away from their families. Luckily, aggressive police work put a stop to this trafficking ring with seven arrests. See something suspicious? Report it to the National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888.

Last week: The governor’s removal of Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel should be a reminder of our need to have a well-trained resource officer at each school and the need to put financial resources into this important area of security to give the best protection money can buy to our children. It was reported that Orange County is still approximately 21 officers short of meeting the state law. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and Chair of the Orange County School Board Teresa Jacobs should be working with Sheriff John Mina on a solution as a priority policy issue.

Looking ahead: Next week it should be clear how hard the shutdown is hitting the government employees. With 52 percent of the population not having $500 in their bank account to meet a financial emergency in the home, to be without a paycheck for four weeks is beyond my comprehension. Let’s hope this insanity ends soon for the hard working folks of this country

Last week: With the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history, the political game in Washington is taking its toll on federal employees in Florida. About 1,900, or 95 percent, of NASA employees at the Kennedy Space Center are unable to work. Many federal prison workers, TSA screeners, and air-traffic controllers at airports are working without pay, and therefore some won’t be able to pay for mortgages, car loans, and children’s higher education. Already nearly 1,000 federal workers applied for state unemployment benefits, and if the shutdown continues 120,000 veterans in Florida might lose their food stamps. The government shutdown must end now!

Looking ahead: Representative Kim Daniels, a Jacksonville Democrat, introduced a new bill in the Florida Legislature that would require Florida public high schools to offer religion classes as electives following in the footsteps of Texas, Oklahoma, and Kentucky. The proposed classes will focus on Bible study of the New and Old Testaments. While high schools should be permitted to offer courses on comparative religions, they should not be promoting one faith over another. Some in the Christian majority may see this as part of their students’ religious freedom, but what about the religious freedom of all the other faiths and none-faith students?

Last week: The Orlando Magic were on something of a win streak (dare I say it!). Granted, it was only a few games, but that’s how all streaks start – stringing win after win after win. Recent victories include felling the Boston Celtics and the Houston Rockets – both playoff teams. Despite having a somewhat dismal past record, it looks like we are still in the hunt for a playoff spot. Great attributes of Central Florida sports fans are that we are both loyal and hopeful! I think the key word moving forward is … teamwork (it has been known to make the dream work!).

Looking ahead: “Oh let us turn our thoughts today to Martin Luther King.” This is one of my favorite James Taylor songs, and it always floats into my head in early January. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed this Monday, became a national holiday in the early 1980s. The day honors the incredible work of civil rights activist, Baptist minister, husband, father, and social leader Rev. King, whose words and actions paved the way toward social, political, religious, and financial equality for all Americans. Like any great leader, his work and mission have outlived him. “We are bound together, all men and women…” by his legacy.

Last week: The state of Florida has an image problem. It’s the easy target of comedians and humorists. It’s known the world over for its “Florida-man” meme. The antidote of this negative perception is consistent and deep investment in arts and culture. Long-term economic development is in direct relationship to the artistic and cultural offerings of a place. Austin is the destination for loads of tech-industry leaders leaving San Francisco. Art, music, and film festivals like SXSW and Austin City Limits are the primary drivers of making Austin a destination for innovators. Even on a local level, we know that property values rise when artists make a neighborhood a great place to live and visit. On Tuesday, several hundred arts leaders gathered with State Representatives Anna Eskamani and Carlos Guillermo Smith to discuss “The Future of Arts and Culture in Florida.”

Looking ahead: The question is what will happen next? Will Florida legislators invest in the long-term health and viability of our state? Funding for arts and culture has gone from $43 million in 2014 to just $2 million this year. But there is a direct relationship between economic development and arts and culture. A creative and talented workforce demands a place with vibrant arts and culture. These workers are the foundation for the emergence of startups, corporate relocations, and the retention of company headquarters. Florida’s future success is directly tied to our investment in arts and culture today. Will our legislators make the right choice to reinstate funding for vetted arts and culture organizations?

Last week: Since 2001, Florida politicians have worked hard to expand the Corporate Tax Credit voucher which diverts tax dollars to pay for private and religious school tuition. The voucherization of Florida public schools chugged along nicely until 2006 when Governor Jeb Bush lost the Bush v. Holmes case declaring his most extreme vision, universal vouchers, unconstitutional. The money for these vouchers came from the Florida K-12 public school budget and could be used for religious schooling, in direct opposition to the separation of church and state. This week Senate President Bill Galvano told a Sarasota business audience that the legislature might be bolder since the newly appointed conservative state Supreme Court might support expanding “education savings accounts,” which is another name for universal vouchers.

Beverly Paulk, founding member, Central Florida Foundation and The Orlando Philharmonic

Last week: Last week delivered some wonderful and varied achievements by women. Nine women graduated in one class of Orange County firefighters/EMTs, the most ever in one class. During a recent football playoff game, my husband watched the action and I watched Sara Thomas, the first female referee in a playoff game. Visit Florida, the state’s heavily-funded tourism corporation, announced its first female CEO, Dana Young, an attorney and former legislator. Savannah Boan at Gatorland was showcased as she handled huge alligators, having fun while educating a large group. One day this won’t be news, but for now it feels good.

Matthew Peddie, host, WMFE’s "Intersection"

Last week: Gov. Ron DeSantis is considering dropping legal action upholding a ban on smokeable medical marijuana. The governor says he’ll give the legislature a chance to get it right, two years after Florida voters approved a constitutional amendment expanding access to medical marijuana. DeSantis indicated that other changes may be coming to how the state treats medical marijuana, including vertical integration, which means companies with a license have to grow, distribute and sell it. The changes could make a big difference both to patients and businesses. And, says Florida’s new agriculture commissioner Nikki Fried, it’s a revenue opportunity for the state.

Looking ahead: The partial government shutdown is having an impact on federal employees – including NASA workers on the space coast. Most of the 2,000 Kennedy Space Center employees have been furloughed, and as space policy analyst Laura Forczyk tells 90.7 News, it’s likely to have a long term impact on the workforce and the science that NASA supports. “Some people are considering leaving their federal employee jobs in order to be able to pay their bills,” says Forczyk. Meanwhile projects like the James Webb Space telescope have been put on hold by the shutdown.

Joseph F. Pennisi, founding executive director, Florida Policy Institute

Last week: To the dismay of many Floridians interested in access to care and better health outcomes, Gov. DeSantis has appointed Mary Mayhew as the state’s new Medicaid director. Those familiar with her tenure in a similar role in Maine, where she gained the nickname “Mary Mayhem," credit her with decimating that state’s program. Maine went from 8th to 23rd in national health rankings and the state’s infant mortality rate rose under her leadership. More disturbing are recent reports, including federal audits, citing gross mismanagement, record shredding and failure to investigate sexual assaults and deaths of those under her care. Surely Florida deserves better.

Looking ahead: Hopefully the coming weeks will see action on U.S. Senate Bill 21, the Pay Our Coast Guard Act. The legislation would ensure that 4,879 active duty Coast Guard members in Florida receive their salaries during government shutdowns. Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are co-sponsors of the act. A similar resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives has bipartisan support from Florida’s delegation. In announcing support for the measure, Sen. Scott wrote, “the men and women of our Coast Guard shouldn’t be punished for the dysfunction of Washington.” True that. But, Senator, how about the other 800,000 federal employees and our economy?

Last week: When a business makes what is otherwise a business decision with political consequences, such as shuttering a plant losing money, politicians might care, but it is after all about business. On the other hand, when a business makes a business decision based on politics, such as Airbnb’s decision to remove listings in the occupied West Bank because settlements there are “at the core” of the Israeli-Palestinian dispute, they invite political repercussions. Gov. Ron DeSantis, outspoken in his support of Israel, did just that, announcing two state sanctions, but even more importantly, signaling to the rest of the country that Airbnb’s policy, political in nature, should not be tolerated.

Stephanie Porta, executive director, Organize Florida

Last week: History has proven that when it’s time to protect and support the people of Puerto Rico, a colony of the United States of America, U.S. leaders continue to put corporate greed before the interest of the people. If Judge Taylor Swain accepts the illegally issued COFINA Bonds, working-class Boricuas on the island, who already are in a chokehold due to austerity measures, will surely suffocate; while vulture hedge funds and investors reel in big fat checks on the backs of our brothers and sisters on the island. Let’s end this abuse now.

Looking ahead: More than 50 years after the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was gunned down on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tenn., people of color are still fighting to realize his dream. They still face staggering levels of systemic social and economic inequality, rampant state-sanctioned violence and discrimination. As the Trump administration continues attempts to roll back any advancements in civil rights, on Martin Luther King Day, we all must vow to keep the dream alive.

Joanie Schirm, GEC founding president; World Cup Orlando 1994 Committee chairman

Last week: Often when business people run for election, they say they’ll run government like a private business. Well, it hasn’t been going well lately for that concept if you are a federal employee working without compensation during the shutdown in Florida for the IRS, Customs and Border Protection, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Communications Commission and more. While rejecting arguments from labor unions that unpaid work violates labor laws and the Constitution, a federal judge said: “the judiciary is not and cannot be another source of leverage” in resolving political “squabbles.”If a private company refused to pay workers, would a federal judge say it’s OK? Let’s elect people who understand government’s role.

Looking ahead: Suicides on the Skyway Bridge in Tampa may soon hit a 15-year-high. Luckily one man’s life was saved by a skilled Florida Highway Patrol trooper who talked the man out of jumping by sharing their commonalities about family and children. As the Florida Legislature prepares to address Florida‘s budget, isn’t it time we dramatically raise the funding for mental health programs well above the bottom of all the states where Florida consistently sits year after year? As the recommended remedies to stop school shootings include beefed-up mental health programs, let’s stop ignoring the need to improve Florida’s mental health for the young and old.

Last week: While there may be concerns about the global economy as the U.S. tries to negotiate with China and the British try to figure out how to exit the European Union, we are fortunate that the outlook for Orlando’s economy in 2019 is encouraging. UCF Institute for Economic Competitiveness director Sean Snaith told the Sentinel last week that “2019 is about momentum” that will carry us through the year with consistently strong growth – “some of the strongest in the state.” Economists like Snaith predict growth in construction, professional services, finance, manufacturing and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.

Rick Singh, property appraiser, Orange County

Last week: Heartfelt congratulations to Aquatica Orlando! SeaWorld’s water park has been named a certified autism center, along with Sesame Place. These locations cater specifically to the needs of visiting families who may have a member who deals with a cognitive disorder. In addition to ensuring that their employees are trained in autism sensitivity and awareness, both Aquatica Orlando and Sesame Place provide guests with attraction information to make better choices about their plans. There are even quiet rooms with adjustable lighting for visitors to take a break. What a wonderful inclusivity statement – and a welcoming message to these guests with special needs.

Looking ahead: Early estimates indicate that Florida will again this year lead the nation in ACA signups, with 1.78 million Floridians making up about 20 percent of 8.4 million signups nationwide. And that Florida number will grow as residents of the northwest areas hardest hit by Hurricane Michael were granted additional time to complete their applications. The response by Florida’s citizens to sign up for ACA indicates that they value health insurance, and that health insurance through an employer is not feasible or available. In our region, premiums can be a challenge to add to a budget built on income from a service wage sector job, or even multiple part-time jobs. I hope our new Tallahassee leadership will take these issues into consideration when addressing healthcare in Florida.

Last week: For a charity to solicit federal employees they need to complete a Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) application. Until 2017 it was free to nonprofits. Now the Office of Personnel Management is charging local charities $625 per charity per CFC. There are approximately 2,904 charities listed in last year’s directory. If the Central Florida CFC needs $1.8 million to conduct the campaign (Brevard would collect a separate $1.8 million), we all need to apply to work for the CFC. Doesn’t matter whether or not the TSA agents or postal employees give or not, the CFC still charges. Ick.

Last week: Florida saw close to 200 venture capital deals last year. Florida has not seen more than 200 venture capital deals in one year since the dot-com bubble nearly 20 years ago. Last year Inc. magazine ranked Orlando No. 9 overall for the 50 best places in America to start a business. Plus, the City Beautiful was No. 1 in job creation and second in population growth. The city also is host to business pitch competitions with venture capitalists in attendance, various meetups from National Entrepreneur Center, Orlando Tech Association, Orlando Tech & Beers, Black Orlando Tech and Chambers of Commerce.

Last week: This past week, the Orlando Magic did something we’ve rarely seen in the past few years: they had back to back wins over top NBA teams! The Magic have been an integral part of our community since their inception, providing significant charitable dollars to numerous causes while pumping life into our downtown economy. You want those you love to succeed, so here’s to their continued victories — on the court and off!

Looking ahead: As we remember the legacy of Martin Luther King this week, I am hopeful for the growing work of Orlando Together. Formed 18 months ago, their goal is to "undermine racial divisions wherever they are found" and they accomplish that by fostering relationships in our local community. They help groups examine the racial history of our city, how we have arrived here, and what can be done to move against current structures that foster division. Let’s keep working for that dream!

John Thedford, entrepreneur, founder of SMART Financial

Last week: This week approximately 800,000 government workers and contractors felt the impact of not receiving a paycheck. News reports focused on the financial distress of those not receiving pay, but what the media didn’t report is that nearly 25 percent of Americans do not have any emergency savings. It’s not always the low wage earners who have no emergency funds. One in four of the highest earners either have no emergency funds or only enough to cover a few months of expenses. 30 percent of baby boomers aged 54 to 63 have little or no emergency funds. Let’s hope this standoff between Donald Trump and Nancy Pelosi ends soon.

Last week: This past week, we were pleased to join the City of Orlando, Orlando Health, Dr. Phillips Charities and the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation to celebrate the renovation of a new facility and a major expansion of services at Grace Medical Home, which provides charitable care for Central Florida’s uninsured. Along with construction costs, the partners’ gifts will fund mental health, spiritual care, pediatrics and dental programs. I’d like to thank the partners who joined us in supporting Grace Medical Home — and the many members of our community who generously donated — for helping Grace fulfill its mission of providing care to those who might otherwise go without.

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Bea & Bronson

Bea: Hey Bronson: You don't have to Bea: I do, though Bea: it's important, your feelings are important, I acted otherwise, so you have to know that's not how it is, how I see things Bronson: Yours are too Bronson: I know you weren't seeing things clear last night Bronson: Call it forgotten Bea: Fuck that Bea: I know there's no forgetting Bea: and I know I've broken your trust and there's no getting it back Bea: but please, let me rebuild something Bea: I only did it because you're important to me Bronson: important in what way though Bronson: we aren't gonna be that Bea: No Bea: not like that, I don't want that Bea: I don't even want what I did, not really, I know that's just words when I did it but I swear to fucking God Bea: you're my best friend, my only friend, frankly Bea: it's a distancing thing...you know Bea: make you like him, put you in that box, that way I can see it as a good thing when I lose you Bea: but you don't deserve to be tarred with that brush, so I am, I'm really sorry Bronson: I've been around C & R long enough to see some fucked up boxes Bronson: and not walk off Bronson: I'm not doing that to you Bea: It probably won't be you Bea: that'd be me too Bea: I can't sustain shit Bea: I did the same to them, you know Bea: but they don't care so I didn't have to feel bad about it, got to be selfish Bronson: and they never bragged about it in my earshot...whoa Bronson: blessing or curse Bronson: I mean, if I was gonna, you'd get first dibs, but let's not make it weirder like Bea: Guess they give enough of a shit about you to not put that weird on you Bea: little did they know...ha Bronson: I mean they have made some offers over the years Bronson: But we were a lot younger Bronson: And the flashbacks only occur sometimes lol Bea: Didn't mean to add to the PTSD Bronson: You're off the christmas card list but you can still come for drinks Bronson: Nobody needs the newsletter and cringey family photo really Bea: Bron Bea: stop making it a joke if it ain't Bronson: I don't know how else to deal Bronson: You're not a club random Bea: You could tell me what you wanna tell them Bea: might help Bronson: I don't see it, you didn't have those motives Bea: Wanna violate my trust somehow Bea: hack me Bronson: Sure Bronson: Scope out that inbox Bea: go for it, serious Bea: #exposed Bronson: Am I gonna go further down the PTSD rabbit hole by catching sight of your nudes? Bronson: You can delete but they won't go Bea: I mean Bea: perhaps best to swerve my texts then Bea: uni emails Bea: ooh the scandal Bronson: Fix your grades while I'm there Bronson: 100 or nothing Bea: 🎯 Bea: Too good, you Bronson: Then, you'll owe me solidly, there's my angle Bronson: 👀 Bronson: Express your gratitude in a manner we won't have to run from and everything's normal again Bea: Anything you want Bea: WANT being the keyword there Bea: no funny business ever again Bronson: Swear on what you hold dearest Bronson: I can make those grades go down easy peasy Bea: Hmm, myself? Bronson: Those are my terms Bronson: 'Cause I can't stutter a no out don't mean a yes 😂 remember that going forward Bea: DON'T Bronson: too soon Bea: always too soon to be assaulting people Bronson: I'll stop smacking you with these punchlines in a minute like Bronson: Living with those two scallys too long Bronson: Not too soon to think about moving out Bea: You'd miss the mess you bless Bea: having your stuff knicked, constant undesirable and unknown visitors, all the noise and drama Bronson: I'll miss you if you do one after this botched reconciliation Bronson: You're my fave hot mess they ever brought back, Judes Bea: Don't make me cry Bea: this mascara is 22quid a pop Bronson: We'd be close to even Bronson: I'm worth at least that Bea: How rude of me to suggest otherwise Bea: but the foundation, the blush Bea: adding up Bronson: 💸 Bronson: Gotta get Ronaldo to teach you everything she knows about 🖐 discounts Bea: I think John Lewis would see her coming from a mile off, babe Bronson: There's a reason I have no fucking idea what one looks like inside Bea: like you're inside a upper middle class home but the bitch is also selling avon Bronson: 😂 Bronson: Take me there girl Bronson: I wanna see this Bea: Get you a pot of tea and a slice of something nice if you behave Bronson: I can be bought Bea: No judgment Bea: can't we all Bronson: Bring me coffee and all will be forgiven like Bronson: I've got the headache to end all 'em Bea: 😱 you? never! Bea: surprised you're not caning the red bulls already you animal Bronson: I would be if there was any left Bronson: hot commodity in this household Bea: 🤢 you are garbage people Bronson: You missed a trick not calling us monsters 😂 Bronson: It's early but you're a 🤓 Bea: I'm not gonna stoop to such levels Bea: any time of the day Bronson: Not gonna say your forgiveness depends on it Bea: Good Bea: not gonna change who I am, babe Bronson: Can't either Bea: Noted Bronson: But I'm not trying to change you, note that Bea: I know Bronson: Your man might Bronson: But I'm not going that deep into your inbox Bea: At least I don't have to tell him Bea: unless I drunkenly did Bea: bitch you better not have Bronson: I remember taking your phone at some point Bronson: If you're drunk enough to let me that's trouble Bea: 😬 Bea: Oh great Bronson: Get me his phone and it'll be like nothing ever happened Bea: idk if my skills of persuasion are gonna match his rage rn Bea: or pay for the first class postage Bronson: Quick trip to Ireland to buy my forgiveness and do some petty thievery could be a plan Bea: how is this for your forgiveness Bea: its entirely for me Bea: too pure Bronson: I need a- uh- Bronson: Guinness and Lucky Charms Bea: 😏 as cultured as I expected Bronson: Whoa there, I've seen that Leprechaun film with Rachel from Friends in it Bronson: Putting the cult in culture lol Bronson: 😂 Bea: Oh God Bea: 🤓 for all things trash Bronson: Blame the trash queen herself Bronson: A slut for shite horror Bea: I'll take great delight in telling her her Mum is just the same Bronson: Start saving for a headstone now I will Bea: she's gotta face facts some day Bronson: She'd sooner spite her face violently Bronson: We all know it Bea: 🤞 Bea: whaddya think I'm aiming for Bronson: Not to get Charlie about it but peas in a pod you two Bea: how dare you Bronson: face them faces, Judy baby Bea: Dick Bea: Now either way, I prove your point Bea: 😒 Bronson: You might be a smarty pants but I'm a smart arse like Bea: think of some witty retorts for Fraze then and go at it Bea: 'cos I can't face that yet Bronson: Time to build another fort and hide you in it Bea: gonna have to take up permanent residence at this fucking rate Bea: kick Tommy out of my old box room, that's not my graduate plan Bronson: Shack up with you like you're my actual missus Bronson: bedsits are very affordable Bronson: leave Fraze in the dust and forget the awkward convo looming Bea: Ha Bea: not exactly the plan either Bea: as much as I LOVE what you lads have done with the place 😽 Bronson: I'm not as house trained as poshos need theirs to be but not the pup they treat me like Bronson: We'd manage on our own, hun Bronson: love conquers all Bea: 💘 Bea: You're ridiculous Bronson: You need me Bronson: Too sensible by half Bea: 😏 Not gonna deny or accuse you of mixed messages BUT Bronson: Victim blaming isn't the way back into anyone's good books, love 😂 Bea: 🤷 Bea: don't want you to get the wrong idea Bronson: My ideas are fixed Bronson: No changing this mind Bea: that impenetrable firewall, I get it Bronson: Yeah Bea: Don't even be impressed by my nerd talk then, bitch Bronson: You can better Bronson: And we're trying to swerve pillow talk Bea: Look, I can't help being the best k Bronson: Back at you Bronson: Hard life being irresistible and unattainable like but I'm styling it out as effortless Bea: Ahh Bea: the one goal I can never reach Bronson: You're up there for me Bronson: If we stick together you've done it Bea: Safe to say I proved that I can't Bea: whore that I am Bronson: You're my whore Bronson: Stick around Bea: Who could say no? Bea: Such a charmer Bea: can't go in my inbox nevermind home anyway Bronson: Say the word and I'll clear it or pack a bag Bronson: Whichever Bea: Cheers, Bron Bea: what's the morning after without some drama to sort Bea: be at a loose end without it Bronson: Rather wipe your texts than clear up after the motley two Bronson: Disgusting Bea: Eurgh Bea: Don't even wanna think about them Bronson: How strong are the flashbacks? Bronson: I don't wanna think about that Bea: Why did you ask then 😂 Bronson: I'm a caring son of a bitch Bronson: And nosy Bea: Fair and fair Bea: wasn't that bad but not needing to repeat, is the answer Bea: but keep that on the DL Bea: not having them think I'M more repulsive than they are Bronson: I would but I feel like R's got that tattooed on her cause its such a legit review Bronson: Revolving door for her lack of repeat custom Bea: Well Bea: 'cept one Bronson: Let's not start Bronson: Enough of a headache without going there Bea: 2nd that Bronson: Onward to John Lewis Bronson: How much scandal can follow us around there realistically Bronson: We're well safe Bea: unlikely they're gonna want us to stock 'em up on overpriced knitwear Bronson: Trying to sell that on for anything but a loss would be an even worse headache Bronson: It's a no from me Bea: aw but you'd look adorable Bea: and sexless, more importantly Bronson: Would I though? Bronson: Or would I look quality in a bit of salmon pink Bronson: Trying to make me a target for the older crowd so I wouldn't turn you down next time, is it? Bea: 🤢🖕 Bea: nice bit of argyle Bea: golf chinos Bronson: 🏌 Bronson: a look Bea: if you wanna be some daddy's caddy Bronson: And risk taking Charlie's gig Bea: you know i know he knows he's past his prime Bronson: Yeah but I'm not trying to take his place in my mine Bea: Your loss booboo Bronson: Theirs Bronson: My daddy issues don't go that hard Bea: Worst luck Bronson: Like in the rankings I'm the worst horse to bet on if you want that action, dads Bronson: Pay my bills and get nothing back if that's your deal otherwise its a strike out Bea: save all this time I'm wasting on uni, eh Bronson: I haven't got a leg to stand on agreeing cause I'm still showing up myself Bronson: Half the time Bea: 👏 Bea: get you Bronson: someone's gotta show up to tell the rest to turn the computers off and on again Bronson: be a hero Bea: ⭐ for you Bronson: High five Bronson: We're killing it Bea: gotta slay in at least one area Bea: even if the rest is going to shit Bronson: I can't tell you not to feel bad about last night but I am Bea: I'm glad we're alright Bronson: You gotta get right by talking to freckles though Bronson: Rip off the plaster Bea: Yeah Bea: John Lewis first though, eh Bea: cheer myself with expensive crap when it all goes tits Bronson: Return it when the guilt kicks in Bronson: Easy fix for that fuck up Bea: If only everything had that 30-day return policy Bronson: We have to try on the most ridiculous shit they have Bronson: Guaranteed cheer up Bronson: Nothing's better than taking the piss outta me so I'm told Bea: 😂 sounds good Bea: though i can turn a look with anything Bronson: There she is Bronson: I'll meet you there but you have to walk in with me so I don't get trailed round the shop like the scum I come from Bea: wear your nicest hoodie please Bronson: Never dressing like a dosser when I'm meeting my lady Bea: so 😍 babe Bronson: Deffo

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Bea & Lola & Ronnie & Charlie

1st attempt at group chat style

Bea: Celebrations are in order! Who's in and where do we start? Lola: Hell yeah count me in! 🎉 pre-game at ours if we're stocked? 🍸💊 Ronnie: Finally ditched the freckled dead weight, yeah? I'll drink to that Charlie: Lmao Charlie: We were good last time I checked but if not sounds like princess is in the treating mood, yeah? 😉 Good news all 'round Bea: Since when do you need a reason? 🤔 but I got a first, if you must know Bea: I'll be round in a bit then, save me some, Lola talking specifically to you now, know a losing battle when I see one Ronnie: since we ain't all getting bankrolled by the student loan. fitzy that's where you're wrong bitch we out Lola: Yes girl! 🤗 I got you and will be keeping suitable 💊 from the mouths of these babes 😏 Congrats on being a brainbox confirmed too btw Lola: if someone ☝ stayed outta my stuff we're good 🤞 Ronnie: fuck you. sharing's caring Bea: says THE most selfish one in this chat ok Bea: and thanks Lo 😘 Ronnie: get off my tits princess Charlie: even the club drugs??? why you been doing them alone in the middle of the day you nutter 😂 ah well Lola: They were mine and I took them Thursday 👍 Bea: tits, where??? Charlie: children please! there's always a dealer with a dick to suck, we don't need to eat each other quite yet, chill out or you need some of that too Charlie: Christ Ronnie: on it, no complaints outside of this chat like Charlie: He'll be devvo its not me 😕 Ronnie: if I was scoring from big dom then yeah but like fuck am I going that far for you cunts Lola: he asked me if I wanted a free tat last time I went 😕 looking to branch out or just touch my body with needles? No way to know Bea: God, Lola, do not ⛔ its free hepatitis is what it is, Charlie already dicing with death there 😷 Grotty Ronnie: fuck it they're treatable 'cept for A Ronnie: shit at drawing though so forget that like Bea: 🙄 well then, go ahead and catch 'em all like pokemon, aim for those mid-grades though, over-achieving will get you 💀 Ronnie: reckon its too late for that. he's sound though 'cept this art on my arm looking like a dog's dick Ronnie: all I got from him Lola: have you even shown me that? 👀 viewing party tonight too please Charlie: Didn't think that was your thing Lolly? As long as it's attached to a dog you're into it? 😵 alright our kid 😬 Lola: Shut your gob Charlie! 🖕 Bea: you WANT to be insulted, masochist 💘 if it was decent it wouldn't match the rest, man knows your aesthetic if nothing else Charlie: 😂 soz babe Ronnie: fuck off and get a tramp stamp you sket Bea: good one 👍 bitter you won't get to see Ronnie: nah I'm bitter that he hasn't written that cunt's name on you yet. guarantees a break up like Bea: Whoever could you be talking about? You're so unclear about your feelings, so mysterious Lola: guys this is not a party atmosphere! I wanna wreck my head in a good way Lola: Calm the tits you both have please Charlie: Agreed, now everyone say thank you to Ronnie for going on the drugs run Charlie: THANK YOU RONNIE 💖 Ronnie: what happened to not eating me out fitz? you strike out last night or what? Lola: I'll say it when I get my share not before 😏 Charlie: I'm trying to create a party atmosphere, silly bitch Charlie: What says party better than oral? Ronnie: we haven't had an orgy for ages, miss me that much yeah? Bea: only domestics these days, init? Charlie: not in front of the children, please Lola: 🤒 Lola: thanks for the mental scars Ronnie: any time Bea: Well, you've really brought me down Bea: Get a better night out if I stayed here, saying something 🙄 Ronnie: knock you down if you want Bea: I was asking for a good time, not necessarily in pissing myself at you trying but if that's all you've got, babe Ronnie: this bitch Bea: Yeah, I am. Lola: 😂 you two kill me Charlie: so much unresolved sexual tension Charlie: its getting to us all Charlie: sort it out lads Lola: speak for yourself ✌ Ronnie: she couldn't turn me on if her boyfriend's life depended on it you filthy scrote Ronnie: porn hub's here for you lad, use it Bea: Oh, please. You're never off, out here panting like a dog. Bea: And you can dream on too, Charlie. NEVER going to happen. Ronnie: something to fucking agree on Ronnie: around you I'm dead below the waist cheers for that Ronnie: like im on ket Charlie: You both know it will 🌈😍🎆 and it will be magical Bea: Welcome. Perhaps you could use the moments of clarity to do something with your life. Ronnie: I'm scoring for you right now princess so go fuck yourself Bea: One for the CV, I'm sure. Bea: If you thought I was thanking you, or going down on you...I'd be quicker to get my own. 👑 remember? Get it flown in from Columbia before that Ronnie: get your fucking own then Ronnie: i asked for neither that's fitzys wet dream Bea: Always quick to martyr yourself Bea: No one asked you to go get the gear Bea: and you took it all in the first place so; what's your issue here? Ronnie: fuck you Ronnie: you're a cunt that's every day's issue Lola: 🤦 Bea: Are you TRYING to make Charlie cum in his pants? Bea: Take that shit private, I've told you both I'm not interested Bea: What, not room for two in this town? Ronnie: no need to try he's pulling himself off as we speak Bea: Well, always nice when they essentially do the job themselves when you're past your prime, I imagine Charlie: I'm ignoring you both, is what I'm doing Charlie: You're both clearly blobbing so we'll save the idea for another day Charlie: Damn 😏 Lola: 🙄 Lola: Charlie I raised you better than that! Charlie: What?! Did you see how cunty the lone rangers were being Charlie: and I say ONE thing Lola: period bants are so 20 years ago boy Lola: know better Lola: Just cos they don't have any idea how to play nice Lola: that's old too Charlie: Who said its bants? Speculation 'bout the state of their knickers if nothing else Charlie: also, I add, probs in a twist Charlie: ba-dum-tss Ronnie: get your head outta my crotch for 5 seconds lad christ Charlie: 🐶 Ronnie: get your red wings from that bitch, just be prepared to be disappointed like, princess talks a good game but that's it like Bea: Yet here you are, all mouth. Bea: Both of you stop projecting your creepy shit, thanks Lola: everyone stop this shit or I bounce, thanks 👌 Lola: I could have a better party on my own at this point Bea: Agreed Bea: I'm staying here, see you around Lo Charlie: Ughhhhhhhhh Charlie: Guys no Lola: Laters then B xx Charlie: I'll even miss the chance to be 'insensitive' and tell you to kiss and make up, alright? Charlie: We're all bored, obvs, we need a party Charlie: Everyone suck it up, we can split up after pre-drinks, so what does it matter Lola: Fine, one more chance 😌 don't fuck it up Lola: Bea you in? Charlie: Ronaldo? Bea: Yeah, whatever Ronnie: suck a dick charlie I was never out Charlie: Well...with that confusing display of enthusiasm, we're back on! Bea get your fine ass on that train, we'll sort the rest between us Charlie: Everyone happy? Lola: 😁 Ronnie: 🖕 Bea: Nothing and no one's bringing me down 💋

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