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The Infield Goes Out (last part)

It was about 1:30 the night the Volcano reopened after COVID, not too long before last call, when a nice chill evening got less chill, and for once the trouble didn’t have anything to do with Carter. But there was a disturbance at the far end of the patio from where we were sitting, and … Continue reading The Infield Goes Out (last part) →

Mark Guenette Uncategorized 1 Comment May 12, 2021May 26, 2021 11 Minutes

The Bars Close Again

I’ve told y’all that I didn’t think Keaton was going to give up his part-time job with Amazon when the bars opened up and he could get his old job at the Volcano back. He didn’t. And it’s a good thing, too. He, Miguel and Dani were all in their usual positions when the Volcano … Continue reading The Bars Close Again →

Mark Guenette Uncategorized Leave a comment June 30, 2020 3 Minutes

Lucas Makes It! (part 1)

Lucas ate a hot fudge sundae last night.  And Alicia and I made sure he ate every last bite. In other words, he made the baseball team and he's going to be the starter at 2nd base this year. He promised me he’d eat something good to celebrate instead of those nonfat yogurt and beet … Continue reading Lucas Makes It! (part 1) →

Mark Guenette Uncategorized 3 Comments February 24, 2020June 30, 2021 7 Minutes

Ryan’s First Game

So the Parrots have themselves a new pitcher. Ryan’s had one heck of a complicated life, even if he’s only 23. He’s been ‘clean’ from drugs for getting on 4 months now, works in a little Mexican restaurant, and lives in a ‘sober living’ in Eagle Rock. He’s doing a dang good job of getting … Continue reading Ryan’s First Game →

Mark Guenette Uncategorized Leave a comment February 19, 2020March 5, 2020 6 Minutes

A New Pitcher for the Parrots (last part)

I do gotta admit that I had a talk with Keaton about the Parrots’ new pitcher Ryan and his story. Keaton’s the person I know who comes closest to Ryan’s kind of experience – although Keaton’s had this fun, adventurous life, and Ryan’s has been like a nightmare from the sound of it. “Why are … Continue reading A New Pitcher for the Parrots (last part) →

Mark Guenette Uncategorized 1 Comment February 7, 2020March 2, 2020 3 Minutes

A New Pitcher for the Parrots (part 1)

We’ve had a personnel change on the Parrots. It came as a big surprise a few weeks ago when Malik, our pitcher, told Josh that last season would be his last with us. He said his classes at Cal Tech were getting too demanding timewise. He said he was gonna miss playing with us a … Continue reading A New Pitcher for the Parrots (part 1) →

Mark Guenette Uncategorized 2 Comments February 6, 2020April 20, 2020 18 Minutes

Keaton’s Moving (last part)

So Keaton’s getting out of the apartment that he hates over by Cal Tech and moving in almost next door. He was in a big 3 floor building with something like 80 units; this place is a lot smaller, with only 8 apartments. Joyce says where I’m living is called ‘garden apartments’ where she’s from. … Continue reading Keaton’s Moving (last part) →

Mark Guenette Uncategorized 2 Comments December 9, 2019January 30, 2020 5 Minutes

Keaton’s Moving (part 1)

Keaton’s moving. I reckon that should come as no surprise, given how he hates the place where he lives…and the damage he’s done to the building lol. He put his fist through the wall in the laundry room, kicked in a door to save an upstairs neighbor whose boyfriend was beating her, and installed a … Continue reading Keaton’s Moving (part 1) →

Mark Guenette Uncategorized 1 Comment November 21, 2019January 30, 2020 6 Minutes

Maryville 2016 (part 2)

In the fall of 2016, after the season was over in Hickory, I went back home for a few really shitty months. I had to adjust to the fact that I wasn’t going to be a pro ball player; I did it by being an asshole. I got a job at the Gap in Knoxville, … Continue reading Maryville 2016 (part 2) →

Mark Guenette Uncategorized 1 Comment July 28, 2019July 29, 2019 3 Minutes

Guy’s Night Out (last part)

Early Sunday morning, when we were leaving the bar where Keaton works, some jerkoff picked a fight with him…and ended up getting knocked out with a busted nose. Instead of leaving him there in totally deserted Old Town, me and Keaton got the dude into Keaton’s truck to drive him to the ER at Huntington … Continue reading Guy’s Night Out (last part) →

Mark Guenette Uncategorized 1 Comment April 3, 2019April 5, 2019 6 Minutes

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