For the record, this is *not* the big writing project I've been alluding to working on, but it was a fun way to work a few things out and get loose again. I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
"if you buy a hot dog and a slice of pizza from the concession stand and wrap the hot dog in the pizza," and if you cover it in some jack cheese, you've got cheesy blasters.
We need a spin-off short story featuring Chris and all of his frankenstein’d ballpark food creations. Don’t know where you’d find any of the inspiration, though…
This was a tremendous story, Scott. I was so excited to get to the next installment each week. Looking forward to the next literary journey you take us on!
Wonderful conclusion! I really enjoyed this story. It was definitely worth waiting a month to get to the conclusion.
Also, the text group is still painfully accurate! Can you just say you're coming to the game? No, you have to spend 90% of the text chat harassing your friends before finally coming out and saying you're coming to the game.
This was so wonderful Scott! I was actually anxious, worried about what let-down was in store for Garrett, either his wish expiring at a crucial moment or some other catastrophe to ruin his new life as the greatest. But you brought it around perfectly, with that sweet wise life affirming twist that gave me goosebumps. Thanks for this lovely parable.
I was afraid we were going to end up where the talent just poofed out of existence, leaving Garrett regretting his wish in the first place. So glad you're not as dark as this guy. I liked that we really don't know if the gift ever left.
For the record, this is *not* the big writing project I've been alluding to working on, but it was a fun way to work a few things out and get loose again. I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
Dude, you stuck the landing on this. A really enjoyable read.
Just couldn't resist getting some drive-by emotional terrorism in there at the end, could you?
This was all just so lovely, Scott. Truly a joy to read.
"if you buy a hot dog and a slice of pizza from the concession stand and wrap the hot dog in the pizza," and if you cover it in some jack cheese, you've got cheesy blasters.
We need a spin-off short story featuring Chris and all of his frankenstein’d ballpark food creations. Don’t know where you’d find any of the inspiration, though…
This was a tremendous story, Scott. I was so excited to get to the next installment each week. Looking forward to the next literary journey you take us on!
Wonderful conclusion! I really enjoyed this story. It was definitely worth waiting a month to get to the conclusion.
Also, the text group is still painfully accurate! Can you just say you're coming to the game? No, you have to spend 90% of the text chat harassing your friends before finally coming out and saying you're coming to the game.
Others have properly highlighted the overall quality of the story, but as a Twins fan I'd like to show special appreciation for the White Sox hate.
Great work, Scott. Really enjoyed this. Fun AND emotional terrorism, the alpha of the ACBN form.
If there were a way to buy this story in one piece so I could share it with friends I'd be into that, just saying.
This was so wonderful Scott! I was actually anxious, worried about what let-down was in store for Garrett, either his wish expiring at a crucial moment or some other catastrophe to ruin his new life as the greatest. But you brought it around perfectly, with that sweet wise life affirming twist that gave me goosebumps. Thanks for this lovely parable.
Scott, I just loved this. Seriously, man -- so, so good.
What a great way to conlcude the story, Scott.
I was afraid we were going to end up where the talent just poofed out of existence, leaving Garrett regretting his wish in the first place. So glad you're not as dark as this guy. I liked that we really don't know if the gift ever left.
Oh sure of course the cute short story turns into Monday morning emotional terrorism I should've expected that.
Great read as always Scott! Happy week!
I'm assuming you worked in a SkyRosa reference and a Tom Hamilton reference in the same installment. It's perfection. Well done.
Also, bravo, this is very well done.
Text chain after the missed no hitter:
Brian: man, I can’t believe you missed that
Danny: have you tried doing LSD before a game
Danny: because it worked for Dock Ellis
Mike: it’s made by scientists, so it’s basically a vitamin
Garrett: I’m pretty sure they test for that, and a guy in his 40’s playing high level baseball is suspicious enough already
Danny: plus, it’s probably all fentanyl now, you’d need years to build an immunity
Brian: and LSD is so 70’s chic
Brian: you need something more now
Mike: is pitching a no hitter on Ozempic impressive?
Chris: oh good if you get some can we share
Chris: did you know that if you’re nice to the concession workers they’ll fill a souvenir cup with nacho cheese
Garrett: I’m worried about you
Chris: you can mix a shot of rum with it, top with a squeeze of lime
Danny: did you go this far to make a Nacho Libre (2006) joke
Shoulda known this was gonna end in emotional terrorism. Excellent read, really enjoyed it.