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Aug 12, 2022Liked by Mark Starlin

Cowboy Problems - As someone who daydreams so intensively that I worry I talk to myself out loud when lost in my dream world, I can relate to this dad surprisingly well.

Full Grown Batboy - Both funny and sad. I have a feeling that sports are one of those careers where most athletes are forced to retire before they’re mentally ready.

My Darling Aubrey - This reads very similarly to a sailor writing from a boat. It just goes to show that no matter the technological advancements humanity achieves, some things never changes.

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Hey, Mark! After almost 4 months, I'm back here on Substack, and hoping to build community. I have a new story that I published last night.

"Cowboy Problems" sure made me chuckle at the end. Thanks for that twist!

"Full-Grown Batboy" reminds all baseball fans that one never grows out of being a fan of the sport. This past week, the LA Dodgers family mourned the loss of announcer Vin Sculley. I grew up hearing his voice over the radio every baseball season in Los Angeles. Also on the televised games. Whenever we went to the stadium, everyone had their transistor radios tuned to Vin's broadcast, so we all could here his play-by-play.

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Haha! The cowboy story had me laughing. The revelation in the final line or two is perfect.

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You forgot one cowboy problem: wrangling the wild mustang while trying not to drop your funnel cake!

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Aug 1, 2022Liked by Mark Starlin

Great. Guess what song is stuck in my head until you send another? But I loved Cowboy problems!

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