Comment from Wendy G

Excellent

A sweet story, and it looks like his sister is intuitive about who would be a good person in Matt's life right now. Here's hoping .... Well done, a nice read.
Wendy
Typos:"Maddona mia" should be "Madonna mia".
"I know mama," "Mama" needs a capital when used as a title, and there should be a comma after "know".

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023

Hi Wendy. Thanks for reading my short love story. Also, a thank you on those typos.. I appreciate it very much.
John

Comment from Mary Shifman

Excellent

This is a cute story. I think his delightful mother was right--he should have worn a different shirt! Anna seems like a nice person and I think Matthew is already captivated by her. His sister is on to something!

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023

Hi Mary. I?m glad you enjoyed this brief story.
By the way, though in a different color, I owned a t-shirt like that many years ago.
Thank you for reading and sharing.
John

reply by Mary Shifman on 22-Mar-2023

You are welcome. I bet you didn't wear your shirt to dance class--or did you? :)

reply by the author on 22-Mar-2023

Ah, no. Just around the house.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

Ahh perhaps there's a little love in the air, Matthew's certainly smitten by this image of beauty, and has now become his dance instructor, and who knows? Perhaos more than that. Beautifully written dear friend, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023

Thank you so much, Roy.
Always appreciated!
John

reply by royowen on 21-Mar-2023

Most welcome

Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

I liked the way this story captured the imagination with detailed descriptions that allowed the reader to see what you saw as you were writing. I particularly like the description of Anna in the studio holding the ballerina bar in front of a wall of mirrors. Great story.

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023

Thank you, LJ for a great review. As always, I appreciate you stopping to read my posts.
John

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Thank you for sharing this heartwarming story with us. I enjoyed reading. Yes, Matthew needs to change that shirt.

"You knew Angelina, my wife? Matthew was puzzled. "Why don't I know you?" (quotation mark need after 'wife'(

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023

Thank you. I?m glad you liked my story. Thanks for the correction!
John

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Well, his shirt told the world what his outlook on life
was since the death of his wife. You did a great job
integrating all of the important facts into your story.
I liked the dialogue--very believable and add great
information in a natural way. Yes, change that shirt.
Thanks for sharing, Jan

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023

Oh come on. Is the shirt that bad? I had one about 20 years ago. I bought one for my better half that said-
Life is crap- all out of wine.

Thanks, Jan. I love your reviews!

reply by Jannypan (Jan) on 21-Mar-2023

In this case, the shirt is depressing due to the circumstances of his wife's death
and the way he was shutting out others.

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Hahaha! Mama was right! That shirt had to go - apparently, one can't dance in a shirt that talks like that. It sounds like a very possible situation and a wonderful way to heal by dancing with a friend of his late wife.
Suggestions:
"Dress comfortable," were Matthew's mothers instruction (mother's)
"May I help you," she said. ("May I help you?" she asked. )

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023

Mama?s are skyway right! Right?

Thank you for reading and those couple of corrections.
Always appreciated. John

Comment from jessizero

Excellent

You have a typo in "I knew Angelina to" - it should be "too" not "to"
I loved your story. It was very sweet. I loved the ending about changing the shirt. Thanks for sharing, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023

Thank you, Jessi for reading and that correction, which I did but apparently forgot to save. Oh well. Thanks again.
John

Comment from Jim Wile

Excellent

I guess Mama knew best. This was well-written, John, with realistic dialog and an economy of words that I know you are working on. Well done. I love how Mama lapsed into Italian as her frustration with Matthew grew.

If I could make one suggestion: Your first two words of the story should either be in quotes, or if not, change "comfortable" to "comfortably." Incorrect grammar is fine when it's being spoken by someone and within quotes because people don't speak with perfect grammar. But when it is narration, the grammar should be correct. Personally, I think it would be better within quotes. Jim

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023

Thanks Jim. I was wondering about those first two words myself. I?m glad you clarified it for me.
Thanks for reading and the great review. Always appreciated.
John

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

LOL. By all means. Change that shirt. Looks like we got romance coming up. That is if he can get his tongue untied. Good one, John. Keep it rolling. Sorry out of six.

 Comment Written 21-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2023

Thanks, Ben. I?m glad you told me it was 6 worthy.
Always appreciated.
John