I won’t name names, but today I received this note—via Facebook DM—from a former Major League ballplayer:
I have an incredible Testimony to share through a book about my life that I have been praying about for a while. I have been seeking a Co-writer, but have not connected with the right person as of yet? I was looking through a few things yesterday and came across “The Bad Guys Won”! I immediately thought of you. Then while looking on my Facebook page under “people you may know” your profile appeared! Coincident? I think not!!! Anyway, when you have time, please explore my timeline and the various stories, interviews, and documentary that have been posted regarding my life over the past 2 + years. I would love to speak with you when it’s convenient for you to gauge your interest or to seek advice from you. My cell#: XXX-XXX-XXXX E-mail: XXXX@cableone.net I look forward to hearing from you! Thanks! GOD BLESS!
I responded thusly:
Jim, as an atheistic Jew, I might not be the right guy to co-author a faith-based book. However, I’d be happy to offer advice, etc …
He replied with this:
I just realized that when I went to your page. No thanks. Take care.
And then he dumped—and blocked!—me as a Facebook friend.
The end.
I guess it wasn’t coincident.
