My Big Birthdays
Well for starters, happy birthday to me! Today is my birthday! Whoo Hoo! I thought it would be fun to recount some of my big birthday moments. So let’s get started. My 10th birthday: I…
The Easter Bunny Scandal
It was 1972, I was ten years old and my younger brother, Charlie, was six. We lived in a very modest home in Hammond, Indiana. We didn’t have much but we did have loving parents…
Finding the Perfect Mousetrap
If you have ever owned and sold a home you know the stress and frustration that comes with it when you decide to sell. There are so many things to consider. There are big dollars…
My 3rd Rail Tale
Commuting by train can be a time and money saving solution when working in a big city. Chicago has a train system, the Chicago Transit Authority or CTA that moves thousands of people in and…
September 19th Earthquake
I’ve never been in an earthquake before. So I didn’t know what to expect. September 19, 2022 everything changed. Mexico has a rich history of earthquakes. The whole western side is sitting on a fault…
A Good Cat Slapping
I’ve written some good stories over the years about our cat, Gabriel, Gabe for short. Gabe Spanks a Spider and The Shrinking Box Game to name a few. I thought I would set down and…
Crawling Through a Maze
When I was a freshman in college I signed up for Psychology 101, classic freshman move. I remember in particular the textbook that I bought for the class. I loved all the interesting content that…
A Halloween Party in the Woods
There was a time in my life when I was actively involved with my church youth group. I worked as a custodian at the church while pursuing a college degree, both were full time. I…
Mike Gets Kidnapped
The side effects of some prescription drugs can have devastating results. We all know the importance of understanding what our doctor is prescribing. Years ago, when we lived on the river, one such incident happened.…
Rafting With Guns
The greatest generation grew up and got old. But they were still amazing. I never tire of hearing stories of heroism and courage during World War II. This story starts out in the unlikely of…