DUEL with the DEVIL
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Comment from Pearl Edwards
This was a good blend of the science and the music, Brian and Jules. I could really imagine the scene at the cafe, that was written well Jim, I felt like I wanted to be there. A good chapter.
Cheers
Valda
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
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This was a good blend of the science and the music, Brian and Jules. I could really imagine the scene at the cafe, that was written well Jim, I felt like I wanted to be there. A good chapter.
Cheers
Valda
Comment Written 19-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
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I'm so glad you enjoyed that cafe scene. I thought it would be fun to see Julia branch out and take a direction very different from her upbringing. I would love to have seen her mother's reaction to that!
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Jim,
I loved this post. Especially the part about Jules going up to play with the blue grass band. Someone of her caliber and talent could so easily fall into the same snobby mold as her mother, but she's chosen not to do that, and she and those who listen to her were blessed.
If Brian is successful in his drug, he's going to be getting a bullseye painted on his back by the drug cartels I would think. They seem to make a lot of money selling illegal drugs. This is going to be interesting to see where it goes. Well done buddy!
Have a blessed day.
Tom
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
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Hello Jim,
I loved this post. Especially the part about Jules going up to play with the blue grass band. Someone of her caliber and talent could so easily fall into the same snobby mold as her mother, but she's chosen not to do that, and she and those who listen to her were blessed.
If Brian is successful in his drug, he's going to be getting a bullseye painted on his back by the drug cartels I would think. They seem to make a lot of money selling illegal drugs. This is going to be interesting to see where it goes. Well done buddy!
Have a blessed day.
Tom
Comment Written 18-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
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Glad you enjoyed this post, Tom, and thanks very much for those 6 stars. Yeah, I don't think Julia wants to be like her mother in any way, hence the addition of bluegrass.
You've given me some good food for thought for a sequel!
Comment from royowen
It sounds exciting, I must admit I never heard of a classical violinist plating with a blue grass band. My daughter graduated from the Adelaide Conservatorium, as a classically trained flautist, but wanted to play jazz, but being a brilliant vocalist trumped both, creating a non opioid pain killer would be worth a Bob or two, beautifully written Jim, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
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It sounds exciting, I must admit I never heard of a classical violinist plating with a blue grass band. My daughter graduated from the Adelaide Conservatorium, as a classically trained flautist, but wanted to play jazz, but being a brilliant vocalist trumped both, creating a non opioid pain killer would be worth a Bob or two, beautifully written Jim, blessings Roy
Comment Written 18-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
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Sounds like you have a very musically talented daughter, Roy!
Earning money for his drug might be a few years down the road yet, but the potential is certainly there.
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Yes, I can see your point.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
So, I guess Brian hides the recreational drugs when Fran and Mike come for dinner:-) And if they don't talk about their work, what must they talk about, lol!
I had no idea that you could test a drug on yourself; that's interesting.
This was an interesting diversion, Jim. Covid had us doing all kinds of different things to keep from climbing the walls; I cringed a little when Julia took the fiddle, as the person who was ill had been playing it. Covid!
See you on Sunday, right?
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
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So, I guess Brian hides the recreational drugs when Fran and Mike come for dinner:-) And if they don't talk about their work, what must they talk about, lol!
I had no idea that you could test a drug on yourself; that's interesting.
This was an interesting diversion, Jim. Covid had us doing all kinds of different things to keep from climbing the walls; I cringed a little when Julia took the fiddle, as the person who was ill had been playing it. Covid!
See you on Sunday, right?
xo
Pam
Comment Written 18-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
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Testing on yourself isn't done a lot, but I did some research about it, and there have been some notable examples of it. It can certainly be risky.
Perhaps Julia sprayed the fiddle with sanitizer before picking it up?
Next posting should appear on Saturday. Just 8 more to go.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
It appears life is going perfect for Brian and Julia and for Fran and Mike. I'm a little worried about the drug trial being done on Brian first, but it's understandable. I like this story.
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
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It appears life is going perfect for Brian and Julia and for Fran and Mike. I'm a little worried about the drug trial being done on Brian first, but it's understandable. I like this story.
Comment Written 18-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
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Thanks, Barbara. Yes, things are going well for now, but you know trouble will be brewing soon. Further self-testing will reveal a definite problem.
Comment from jmdg1954
Haha... boy would I have loved to see the face of Julia's mother when she played the fiddle on the small stage, and then the banjo... oofa!
A good chapter, Jim filled with technical aspects and human trials and some light banter between Brian and Fran and of course the story!
Excellent post.
John
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
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Haha... boy would I have loved to see the face of Julia's mother when she played the fiddle on the small stage, and then the banjo... oofa!
A good chapter, Jim filled with technical aspects and human trials and some light banter between Brian and Fran and of course the story!
Excellent post.
John
Comment Written 18-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
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Thanks so much, John. Yeah, that would have been a hoot seeing Doktor Schmidt's reaction.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Some fascinating information to digest here and I enjoyed the way you elaborated on all the characters, opening the story up to details that may be important later (FBI?) As ever, all your facts appear well researched and educational for the reader, giving real depth to the read. Excellent! Thank you, Jim. Debbie
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
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Some fascinating information to digest here and I enjoyed the way you elaborated on all the characters, opening the story up to details that may be important later (FBI?) As ever, all your facts appear well researched and educational for the reader, giving real depth to the read. Excellent! Thank you, Jim. Debbie
Comment Written 18-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
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Thanks very much Debbie for your always perceptive comments. Yep, starting to lay the groundwork for what's coming up.
In two chapters, we will be back to what happens in the Prologue, and we'll have the full context then.
Comment from Tom Horonzy
I sense the end is near, but I must remember my sense is Ivory-pure
non-sense 99.7% of the time, like the banjo playing Jules, right. That came as a surprise
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
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I sense the end is near, but I must remember my sense is Ivory-pure
non-sense 99.7% of the time, like the banjo playing Jules, right. That came as a surprise
Comment Written 18-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
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Getting closer. Eight more chapters to go with some intense scenes coming up.
Comment from Wendy G
Another excellent chapter, and I am so pleased that things are working out for Brian and his research, and for Julia. I certainly was not expecting her to enjoy blue grass, but perhaps it is associated with relaxation and fun, rather than the stress of her concert tours.
Wendy
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
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Another excellent chapter, and I am so pleased that things are working out for Brian and his research, and for Julia. I certainly was not expecting her to enjoy blue grass, but perhaps it is associated with relaxation and fun, rather than the stress of her concert tours.
Wendy
Comment Written 18-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
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Thanks, Wendy. I think you're spot on in your analysis of Julia and bluegrass music: relaxing and fun. Her mother would be aghast!
Comment from lyenochka
What a nice reunion! I'm so glad that Fran is married and is able to cheer for her little brother. Of course, she's a little worried about his disclosing his intent to experiment on himself.
Great story about how Julia may branch out to bluegrass. All the great violinists are good at trying all kinds of music. I personally like bluegrass more than classical. Lol.
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
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What a nice reunion! I'm so glad that Fran is married and is able to cheer for her little brother. Of course, she's a little worried about his disclosing his intent to experiment on himself.
Great story about how Julia may branch out to bluegrass. All the great violinists are good at trying all kinds of music. I personally like bluegrass more than classical. Lol.
Comment Written 18-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
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Music is to the ear the way art is to the eye. It's very subjective what you like. It is either "pleasing to the soul" as Julia says, or it isn't. Another example of how coming out of the shell her mother put her in has been good for Julia.
Were you a little surprised by Fran's secret life of being an FBI agent? She will figure heavily if I decide to write the sequel to this story.
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I wasn't surprised that Fran was in the FBI. She really seems to have a good head on her shoulders - maybe not as much academics but what is right, rationally, practically, and morally. I hope we have those kinds of people in those federal "TLA" organizations. I personally feel so sorry for the security detail for Trump. They have to personally witness all his tantrums and just objectively stand guard.
