Football - A Novel
Viewing comments for Chapter 23 "Football Chapter 11 part 3"A mother faces life's struggles.
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Comment from judiverse
Katherine's description of her married life was pretty much as I'd imagined it. She was so young when she started having those children. It makes me wonder if there were women on the side. Katherine was the one responsible for child care, and her husband checked in once in a while. The family life is much better now, and she's near her mother. Katherine is dropping all the reservations she had about Gabriel. Great characterization. judi
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2021
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Katherine's description of her married life was pretty much as I'd imagined it. She was so young when she started having those children. It makes me wonder if there were women on the side. Katherine was the one responsible for child care, and her husband checked in once in a while. The family life is much better now, and she's near her mother. Katherine is dropping all the reservations she had about Gabriel. Great characterization. judi
Comment Written 21-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2021
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Katherine's previous life gets worse. Thank you for the kind review.
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You're welcome. Katherine has a new life ahead of her, and it looks like she's ready to plunge in. Still a lot of responsibilities, though
Comment from Rdfrdmom2
Hi, Barbara:
How easy it is to make Freudian slips when answering the most innocent of questions!
Does Katherine really know that her husband
is dead? Maybe I need to go back further and
read because those noises in the woods still
rattle my bones. Stay safe and be well.
Rdfrdmom2
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2021
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Hi, Barbara:
How easy it is to make Freudian slips when answering the most innocent of questions!
Does Katherine really know that her husband
is dead? Maybe I need to go back further and
read because those noises in the woods still
rattle my bones. Stay safe and be well.
Rdfrdmom2
Comment Written 21-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2021
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Yes, George is dead. Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Suzanna Ray
Dear Barbara, I like very much the way you slowly open up your characters so that the reader has a chance to get to know them too. We now know that Jeremy, Daisy and particularly Katherine, do not like thunder or lightning. These characteristics can be used as weaknesses in the line of defense, that a running back can use to win the game.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2021
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Dear Barbara, I like very much the way you slowly open up your characters so that the reader has a chance to get to know them too. We now know that Jeremy, Daisy and particularly Katherine, do not like thunder or lightning. These characteristics can be used as weaknesses in the line of defense, that a running back can use to win the game.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2021
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from robyn corum
Barb,
Another fine chapter. I like the fact that they're getting a little more touchy-feely with each other. hahaha Can't help what's happening. They just cannot avoid it. haha
Notes:
1.) Thinking you need to get their hands worked out - first he was holding it, then she's touching the ball then he's touching her again - but there's not really any transitioning.
2.) "My weather (app) shows a large dark red band on top of us.
3.) "You don't need (to)." Another gust of wind hit the window.
4.) He slipped his arm around her. "I have a feeling they make his mom nervous(,) too."
Thanks a bunch!
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2021
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Barb,
Another fine chapter. I like the fact that they're getting a little more touchy-feely with each other. hahaha Can't help what's happening. They just cannot avoid it. haha
Notes:
1.) Thinking you need to get their hands worked out - first he was holding it, then she's touching the ball then he's touching her again - but there's not really any transitioning.
2.) "My weather (app) shows a large dark red band on top of us.
3.) "You don't need (to)." Another gust of wind hit the window.
4.) He slipped his arm around her. "I have a feeling they make his mom nervous(,) too."
Thanks a bunch!
Comment Written 21-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 22-Feb-2021
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I made some corrections with the hands. I hope I got them right now.
Comment from Ben Colder
Snared y our words. He is a great sport and easy going and she could use someone like that to care after the Casanova husband deal.Trophy Wife, Good call.
Good one Barb.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2021
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Snared y our words. He is a great sport and easy going and she could use someone like that to care after the Casanova husband deal.Trophy Wife, Good call.
Good one Barb.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2021
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from Ulla
Awe, Barbara, whatever you say, a budding romance is definitely on the cards. I love it. A strong man to hold you when the goings get tough. What more can you ask for. I love it. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2021
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Awe, Barbara, whatever you say, a budding romance is definitely on the cards. I love it. A strong man to hold you when the goings get tough. What more can you ask for. I love it. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 21-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2021
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from nomi338
This is a beautifully developed and told love story. It is in its developing stages and moving with just the right amount of speed. I truly enjoy the respect that Gabriel is showing Katherine as he is slowly gaining more and more importance in her life. I am proud to say that if I were in his shoes, this just about the exact way that I would conduct myself.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2021
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This is a beautifully developed and told love story. It is in its developing stages and moving with just the right amount of speed. I truly enjoy the respect that Gabriel is showing Katherine as he is slowly gaining more and more importance in her life. I am proud to say that if I were in his shoes, this just about the exact way that I would conduct myself.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2021
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I can tell you are a gentlemen. I like that. Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from BethShelby
Wow! That marriage was worse than I realized. Her husband must not have been the father type. It sounds like these boys have never had a real father. This is going toward a real romance but we've still got the mystery of why dogs growl and what has happened to the teacher who gave her so much trouble. I look forward to your next post.
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2021
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Wow! That marriage was worse than I realized. Her husband must not have been the father type. It sounds like these boys have never had a real father. This is going toward a real romance but we've still got the mystery of why dogs growl and what has happened to the teacher who gave her so much trouble. I look forward to your next post.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2021
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Thank you for the kind review.
Comment from royowen
The falling into his arms happened three or four times, so I wonder what she did in New York with hubby out of town, terrible situation for her. Her husband died young. So now we know some background from, My daughter, hubby and kids had a penthouse in NY, bigger in area than our house. Well done Barbara, great episode, blessings Roy
Typo : I'm guessing (lightening) hit a transformer. One lights a lamp, lightens a load.
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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2021
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The falling into his arms happened three or four times, so I wonder what she did in New York with hubby out of town, terrible situation for her. Her husband died young. So now we know some background from, My daughter, hubby and kids had a penthouse in NY, bigger in area than our house. Well done Barbara, great episode, blessings Roy
Typo : I'm guessing (lightening) hit a transformer. One lights a lamp, lightens a load.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 21-Feb-2021
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Will fix that typo Thank you for the kind review.
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Most welcome
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Most welcome