Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

Wow! What a wonderful gift and you are blessed to have taken to it so naturally. The banjo has a wonderful and unique sound. Sending you my best today as always and best wishes for the upcoming contest.
Sal :))

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2023

Thank you, Sally. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment on my story.
John

Comment from Douglas Goff

Excellent

This is a nice memory story but a little confusing. Was the gift actually for you? It reads that the gift was for your sister. I would adjust the gifting part for clarity.

Other than that, nice work!

 Comment Written 06-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2023

Okay. I will take a look at that. I appreciate the point.
Thank you for stopping by to read and comment.
John

Comment from Michael Hemingstreet

Good

I feel like its missing some kind of hook. It tells me a lot but I don't feel anything. There is no pain involved. Ex. I was down to my last dollar and I failed at everything. But lucky for me I received one last Christmas present that changed my life.

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 Comment Written 06-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2023

Understood. I'll go back to review that later tonight.
I appreciate your time and talent.
John

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

What a fun contest entry, John. I enjoyed reading it.
Your words were well chosen and set up the twist at
the end perfectly. I wasn't expecting the fun gift for you.
What a treasure, it's great that you still have it.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes in the contest, Jan

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 Comment Written 06-Feb-2023

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reply by the author on 06-Feb-2023

Thank you, Jan. As always, I appreciate you taking the time to read and share.
John