Football - A Novel
Viewing comments for Chapter 44 "Football Chapter 22 part2"A mother faces life's struggles.
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Comment from Wendy G
Lovely story, great continuation. This time I did notice a couple of typos. "The Rileys came into some money" (no apostrophe as Rileys is plural, not possessive).
"Mum wouldn't ask unless ...." (no comma needed after "Mum")
"Once back a home": just "once back home" OR "once back at home".
Hope these are helpful. Still enjoying your story.
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2021
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Lovely story, great continuation. This time I did notice a couple of typos. "The Rileys came into some money" (no apostrophe as Rileys is plural, not possessive).
"Mum wouldn't ask unless ...." (no comma needed after "Mum")
"Once back a home": just "once back home" OR "once back at home".
Hope these are helpful. Still enjoying your story.
Comment Written 18-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2021
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Thank you for the catches. I honestly did reread a lot and missed them. I appreciate the help.
Comment from Rdfrdmom2
barbara:
My granddaughter is 12 1/2 and has been "talking" to this really nice young guy, Peyton, for about a year now. I don't think any of us are ready to start this whole dating scene again - especially her dad who coaches football at her school. I'm not surprised this whole issue with Katherine's in-laws is over money. Money is the root of all evil, right? No, greed is the root of all evil! One small editorial comment for you below:
Once back a home >>> Once back at home
jan
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2021
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barbara:
My granddaughter is 12 1/2 and has been "talking" to this really nice young guy, Peyton, for about a year now. I don't think any of us are ready to start this whole dating scene again - especially her dad who coaches football at her school. I'm not surprised this whole issue with Katherine's in-laws is over money. Money is the root of all evil, right? No, greed is the root of all evil! One small editorial comment for you below:
Once back a home >>> Once back at home
jan
Comment Written 18-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2021
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I have made that correction. I only had boys, but I have had fun waiting my boys react to their daughters dating. Thank you for the help.
Comment from Ric Myworld
Well, they are so torn between being themselves that they keep pushing each other away. But maybe that's the right thing to do, since once they make the big move, the stakes get higher. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2021
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Well, they are so torn between being themselves that they keep pushing each other away. But maybe that's the right thing to do, since once they make the big move, the stakes get higher. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 18-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2021
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Oh so true. Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from nomi338
I am not surprised, I have a step grandson who calls me grandpa and I love it. There is nothing wrong in a young one calling you grandpa unless you do not accept the responsibility that goes along with the privilege. Yung kids want the security of being able to call an older adult Grandpa, or grandma, when they do not have one they like.
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2021
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I am not surprised, I have a step grandson who calls me grandpa and I love it. There is nothing wrong in a young one calling you grandpa unless you do not accept the responsibility that goes along with the privilege. Yung kids want the security of being able to call an older adult Grandpa, or grandma, when they do not have one they like.
Comment Written 18-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2021
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Thank you for understanding.
Comment from Jay Squires
Katherine really is skittery, isn't she? Gabriel keeps proving himself, even is convincing about his former flame's kissing him, but she's still holding back. I'm not second-guessing you, though. You know exactly what you're doing.
No spag, but a couple of questions as I read:
I used part of it to buy the house and put the rest, again, in safe mutual funds. I digressed. [When you say, "I digressed", when do you mean? Right now, in which it should be "I digress"? Or did she mean she had digressed earlier? I don't recall her digressing to Gabriel or his mother. So, I'm a tad confused.]
It's beautiful out here. It's really nice of your parents to invite them." [Out here? They're home by then, looking at the stars. Does she mean "out THERE? At Gabriel's folks' house?]
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2021
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Katherine really is skittery, isn't she? Gabriel keeps proving himself, even is convincing about his former flame's kissing him, but she's still holding back. I'm not second-guessing you, though. You know exactly what you're doing.
No spag, but a couple of questions as I read:
I used part of it to buy the house and put the rest, again, in safe mutual funds. I digressed. [When you say, "I digressed", when do you mean? Right now, in which it should be "I digress"? Or did she mean she had digressed earlier? I don't recall her digressing to Gabriel or his mother. So, I'm a tad confused.]
It's beautiful out here. It's really nice of your parents to invite them." [Out here? They're home by then, looking at the stars. Does she mean "out THERE? At Gabriel's folks' house?]
Comment Written 18-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2021
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I have fixed both areas. Thank you for the catches. Katherine will get with the program. George really did a number on her. More will be slowly coming out.
Comment from Gert sherwood
Barb
you are doing wonders with the way you are writing your story about Katherine and her four boys.
I like how Gabriel sat on the back patio. He took Katherine's hand. and "I have a feeling all of this is over money.
Barb
As I was reading, I noticed that there was a concern about money ?
Gert
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2021
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Barb
you are doing wonders with the way you are writing your story about Katherine and her four boys.
I like how Gabriel sat on the back patio. He took Katherine's hand. and "I have a feeling all of this is over money.
Barb
As I was reading, I noticed that there was a concern about money ?
Gert
Comment Written 18-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2021
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Yes, a lot of concern over money. Thank you for the kind review.
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You are welcome Barb
Gert
Comment from Begin Again
Well done, Barbara....Though I think Katherine drags her feet too much when it comes to moving forward With Gabriel...Dating and holding hands isn't the end of the world or anything risque.
I am thrilled to see Gabriel's parents are the kind of grandpa and grandma every child wishes to have....It's a shame that George's parents appear to be all about money. Takes all kinds in this world...their loss.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2021
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Well done, Barbara....Though I think Katherine drags her feet too much when it comes to moving forward With Gabriel...Dating and holding hands isn't the end of the world or anything risque.
I am thrilled to see Gabriel's parents are the kind of grandpa and grandma every child wishes to have....It's a shame that George's parents appear to be all about money. Takes all kinds in this world...their loss.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 18-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2021
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As we get to know more about Katherine we'll see about why she acts the way she acts. Matter-of-fact, Gabriel dropped the hand holding when Jordan walked in, not Katherine.
Comment from Sankey
This was a lovely, curious chapter. It is good knowing more of Katherine's husbands family a bit more and about money matters. One spag. Once back a(t) home, Katherine and Gabriel
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2021
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This was a lovely, curious chapter. It is good knowing more of Katherine's husbands family a bit more and about money matters. One spag. Once back a(t) home, Katherine and Gabriel
Comment Written 18-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 19-Jul-2021
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I have made the correction. Thank you for the support.
Comment from amahra
I can't believe Katherine is not sure how soon she wants her and Gabriel's relationship to blossom. Barbara, you seem to be letting their true feelings for each other hide in plain view of people's suspension which makes for very good drama.
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2021
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I can't believe Katherine is not sure how soon she wants her and Gabriel's relationship to blossom. Barbara, you seem to be letting their true feelings for each other hide in plain view of people's suspension which makes for very good drama.
Comment Written 18-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2021
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Well, find out soon enough what is behind all of this behavior. Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from royowen
The relationship is progressing nicely but slowly, for both Jeremy and Gabriel, and I suspect that Gabe's parents won't mind becoming foster grandparents either. So George's parents aren't exactly nice people either. Beautifully written again Barbara, you're a wonder. Blessings Roy
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2021
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The relationship is progressing nicely but slowly, for both Jeremy and Gabriel, and I suspect that Gabe's parents won't mind becoming foster grandparents either. So George's parents aren't exactly nice people either. Beautifully written again Barbara, you're a wonder. Blessings Roy
Comment Written 18-Jul-2021
reply by the author on 18-Jul-2021
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Thank you for the encouragement.
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Most welcome Barbara