“That’s the spirit, my friend! Tonight’s about dreamin’, folks - Charlie's a slickster alright. He's really got the patter down! I like him. : ) Well done, Justin!
Nice slice of life. I can’t help but think Charlie wiped a little tear out of his eye, maybe remembering his own daughter. But he was right about buying her a basketball. 🤓
Thanks so much, Mark! I was thinking along those lines when I wrote it. He’s either missing her, or perhaps wishing/dreaming his situation is a bit more like the random man’s. Maybe he’s wishing his life turned out differently, even if for a moment in time.
“Come on, big fella, put some mustard on this next one or somethin’, " “Brother…you need to go buy her a basketball.” The patter of the carney man, Justin! You got it just right. And your description of the little girls' stance and her awkward way of tossing the ball -- I could just see it. Nicely unpredictable, too. Your writing get gets better and better.
Thank you so much, Sharron! I’m happy you liked this one. Those guys are relentless, aren’t they?! And thanks for the kind words regarding my writing in general. You just gave me some more writing fuel.
“That’s the spirit, my friend! Tonight’s about dreamin’, folks - Charlie's a slickster alright. He's really got the patter down! I like him. : ) Well done, Justin!
Thank you, James. I’m happy you like his character! I like him, too. 😄
Charlie pays attention! 🎉
He sure does! Thank you for reading! 😀
My pleasure!
I just love this . . . and kept up the carnival dream theme over at the Fifties. :-)
Thank you, Tara! Oh, fun! I’ll pop over in a minute to check it out. 😀
What a cute story!! Was this inspired by our day at the fair.I am guessing it was.Always love reading your stories.Keep them coming.
I missed this when you sent it. I’m glad I found it. It’s another great one!
Thanks so much, Jason. I’m happy you enjoyed it. And no worries whatsoever!
I could imagine every moment of this one. Great job!
Thank you so much, Geoffrey!
Nice slice of life. I can’t help but think Charlie wiped a little tear out of his eye, maybe remembering his own daughter. But he was right about buying her a basketball. 🤓
Thanks so much, Mark! I was thinking along those lines when I wrote it. He’s either missing her, or perhaps wishing/dreaming his situation is a bit more like the random man’s. Maybe he’s wishing his life turned out differently, even if for a moment in time.
Great work! Gave me Ray Bradbury vibes.
Thank you for reading, Sean! And awesome, I’ll certainly accept that. I appreciate it!
“Come on, big fella, put some mustard on this next one or somethin’, " “Brother…you need to go buy her a basketball.” The patter of the carney man, Justin! You got it just right. And your description of the little girls' stance and her awkward way of tossing the ball -- I could just see it. Nicely unpredictable, too. Your writing get gets better and better.
Thank you so much, Sharron! I’m happy you liked this one. Those guys are relentless, aren’t they?! And thanks for the kind words regarding my writing in general. You just gave me some more writing fuel.