Billy and Me
A baseball story of two brothers26 total reviews
Comment from Ginda Simpson
I live in a "girl's world" with daughters and granddaughters, so I have never had to attend a baseball game ever. However, this is so well written that you put me right there. I love the clear conversational tone of your story because it makes it feel authentic in spirit and age/gender appropriate. A solid, good story.
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2023
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I live in a "girl's world" with daughters and granddaughters, so I have never had to attend a baseball game ever. However, this is so well written that you put me right there. I love the clear conversational tone of your story because it makes it feel authentic in spirit and age/gender appropriate. A solid, good story.
Comment Written 10-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2023
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Thank you, Ginda, for your time. I appreciate your reading my post and for that generous six-star review. You?ve made my day.
John
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Sounds like baseball was a toughie when the ball was thrown too hard or hit places which hurt bad. I like your story. It hit home. There was a punch line and that's good.
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2023
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Sounds like baseball was a toughie when the ball was thrown too hard or hit places which hurt bad. I like your story. It hit home. There was a punch line and that's good.
Comment Written 09-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2023
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Thank you, Rosemary. I?m glad you stopped by to read.
John
Comment from Kaiku
Sports fiction. Then you must know that right field is where they put the 'left-outs'
I thought for sure this was going to be a true accounting. Nice story. A league of its own. Are you 68.
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2023
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Sports fiction. Then you must know that right field is where they put the 'left-outs'
I thought for sure this was going to be a true accounting. Nice story. A league of its own. Are you 68.
Comment Written 06-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2023
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Yes, I?m 68. Any reason you ask?
I understand what you?re saying about right field. I found that younger kids swing a little slower which caused them to hit to the opposite field, right field. So I always kept a better fielder there.
Thanks for reading and sharing.
John
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Good point on bat speed. No on the 68. Just thought 1954 was a birth year.
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Correct, 1954 is my birth year.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Nicely written. Good work.
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I'm sent out to left field, - my entire life it's been 'right' field where you send the worst players because since most batter are right-handed, they tend to his to the left field.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2023
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Nicely written. Good work.
quote on quote, - quote-unquote ("-")
I'm sent out to left field, - my entire life it's been 'right' field where you send the worst players because since most batter are right-handed, they tend to his to the left field.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2023
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Thank you, Wayne. I appreciate you reading my post.
Cheers. John
Comment from Tpa
I'm well into your stories on my last few sessions on FS. Your stories are delightful to read. This story included. I saw the rivalry and the love for siblings.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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I'm well into your stories on my last few sessions on FS. Your stories are delightful to read. This story included. I saw the rivalry and the love for siblings.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Tpa, that?s one of my best reviews. Your words are so kind. Thank you.
Cheers to a great day.
John
Comment from Jim Wile
Funny story, John, which I enjoyed very much. I loved your description of your approach to the left-fielder position. Hysterical! I also liked your mom's reason for forcing you to play baseball.
I love your baseball stories. Jim
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Funny story, John, which I enjoyed very much. I loved your description of your approach to the left-fielder position. Hysterical! I also liked your mom's reason for forcing you to play baseball.
I love your baseball stories. Jim
Comment Written 04-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Thank you, Jim, for reading and letting me know you enjoy my baseball stories.
I?m working on a baseball story for young adult reading (middle school). I have 4 chapters ready, but I want to get done more done before I begin posting.
Hopefully you?ll be able to give some insight.
Thanks again,
John
Comment from Sarah Robin
I enjoyed your story. Both of my sons placed baseball. We had some interesting times with players and parents. Thanks for sharing this story. Sarah
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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I enjoyed your story. Both of my sons placed baseball. We had some interesting times with players and parents. Thanks for sharing this story. Sarah
Comment Written 04-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Sarah, thank you so much for reading and sharing.
John
Comment from JT traveller
Fantastic narrative. I really get a feel for the two, "Irish twins", your descriptive abilities are astounding and bring characters to life, particularly the narrator. A great story.
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Fantastic narrative. I really get a feel for the two, "Irish twins", your descriptive abilities are astounding and bring characters to life, particularly the narrator. A great story.
Comment Written 04-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Jacqueline, thank you very much for reading and sharing.
John
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Comment from Wendy G
Lol. I enjoyed your story. I hadn't heard of "Irish twins". In that case my husband and his sister are that, as she was just nearly eleven months older. An engaging story. Well done.
Wendy
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Lol. I enjoyed your story. I hadn't heard of "Irish twins". In that case my husband and his sister are that, as she was just nearly eleven months older. An engaging story. Well done.
Wendy
Comment Written 04-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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Thank you, Wendy.
Much appreciated.
John
Comment from lyenochka
This reads like it's autobiographical though I see it's "Sports Fiction." I like that it is a heartwarming connection between two very different brothers who look out for one another.
If you write any baseball poetry, Robyn Corum wrote about a poetry writing opportunity: https://www.fanstory.com/displaystory.jsp?id=1084533
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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This reads like it's autobiographical though I see it's "Sports Fiction." I like that it is a heartwarming connection between two very different brothers who look out for one another.
If you write any baseball poetry, Robyn Corum wrote about a poetry writing opportunity: https://www.fanstory.com/displaystory.jsp?id=1084533
Comment Written 03-Feb-2023
reply by the author on 04-Feb-2023
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I did see that post from Robyn. I?m worse at poetry than writing.
Thank you for reading and sharing.
John