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[twillhead]

It may surprise some of my LJ peeps to learn that I have a fraternal twin brother named Brian. Although we were only five minutes apart at birth, we are different in every way - he's six feet tall and weighs 215 pounds, while I'm 5'7" and weigh 145 pounds; he has thick, wiry hair (what's left of it) and I have thin, straight hair; he's straight, I'

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[eloquentwthrage]

Nice!

I knew a guy named Blaze, though he was really my brother's friend.

John hasn't mentioned any such persons as colorfully named since he's been in recovery.

[twillhead]

What a great name... Blaze! That's definitely a porn name if I ever heard one.

If my brother's friends didn't have wild nicknames, then they were known by their initials... "L.M.N. and T.J." are two that come to mind. The friend that he most often reminisces with (also in recovery) is named John as well.

[eloquentwthrage]

I imagine the reason for so many nicknames is that folks in recovery are anonymous (or supposed to be, anyway). They can make up any name they like for themselves! Or have it thrust upon them.

As for Blaze, one time at a party, my brother asked me, "So what do you think of Blaze?" I thought for a second and answered, "Bag the face; the rest is usable." I didn't find out until years later that Blaze had been standing behind me when that exchange occurred. My brother assured me that Blaze was amused rather than offended.

[mrdreamjeans]

... and with that last detail, you have contributed to my "ick" factor:) LOL!

I find your description of yourself unexpected. Isn't it funny how we create pictures in our mind of what someone looks like just from their 1x1 icons? I had someone, meeting me in person for the first time, say that they had thought I was about 5'8". I'm 6'1 and about 230lbs. I laughed and said, no, that would be both of my exes:)

Glad you and your brother are close, despite pushing each other's buttons.

HUGS!

[twillhead]

Did you think I was taller and more willowy? LOL. You are about what I have pictured -- I was sure you were tall and solid. It sounds as if you're built like a linebacker! Yummy!

Hugs!

[ubermunkey]

great post but yeah seriously ICK!

lol

my straight redneck brother and his boys use gay as slang for stupid or dumb, they never even realized it was pushing my buttons until I recently went off on them! lol

your post made me think of that and chuckle

cheers and thanks.

[twillhead]

Your "brother and his boys"? Do you mean his sons? Your nephews? They use the word "gay" in a derogatory manner in front you?! I'm glad you went off on them!

I'm glad you enjoyed the post. I have to try and post entries more regularly. My writing skills suck right now because I've let them languish for so long.

Hugs.