Friday Fictioneers for February 24th, 2023

Our own Kansas City, major league Girl, pronounced Rochelle, who is in a league of her own, has sent us up to the nosebleed section of Royals stadium for inspiration. It’s her pic, but it’s still football (not baseball) season, for which KC will be smiling and thanking Lubbock, Texas, for sending them the likes of Patrick M. (Superbowl Champs) for many moons. May the Royals be so blessed.

This game is all about telling a complete story in fewer than 101 words (more and you strike out). Click on the stadium pic to hit a home run over at Rochelle’s blog to get her pitch. There you can be umpired on the balls and strikes of Friday Fictioneers. Let the baseball metaphors fly!

PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields

Genre: Baseball History
Title: First Base
Word Count: 100

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Billy and I bummed on cheap wooden bleachers watching the Rangers. Seven bucks covered everything, including Cowtown to Arlington gas and parking.

“Dad, that lady behind me is blowing on me.”

It was hot. I looked back. A lovely young lady was fanning his neck. She smiled. I mouthed thank you.

He punched his glove, but it would take a homer to get us a ball.

“She’s trying to keep you cool. Some day you’ll appreciate such attention.”

He asked, “Do you think she likes baseball?” I looked again. She winked.

“Yep. She and your mother are both big fans.”

Look both ways when life seems like a dreary competition.
Mind the gaps. At those heights, let the ball come to you.

 

Click on Charlie Sheen checking his package (autographed) to get tossed over to inlinkz where you may read more wonderous stories inspired by Rochelle.

47 thoughts on “Friday Fictioneers for February 24th, 2023”

  2. Dear Bill,

    It appears that Charlie is checking out his brain. First base, eh? I wonder how mom would feel about this game? Thanks for the fun intro. You made me smile.
    BTW, I’m back in the water with a vengeance. 😀

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Thanks, Rochelle.

      Charlie was adjusting his cup. 🙂

      They are closing my pool to re-plaster and fix stuff. I’ll need to go into town to swim. Oh, well.

      Glad you’re back. I’m inspired.

      Peace,

      Bill

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    2. Good. We lived in F-W and a trip to a game was easy and cheap. We’d decide and go in a minute. I should ask if he remembers.

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    1. A few years ago I went to some Seattle M’s games. Forget the days of cheap entertainment.
      I debated between that and a love scene from “Bull Durham.” 🙂 But I couldn’t pass on the cup grab.

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