Chiropractor Farts
If you are expecting this story to end well, then maybe you should just stop now. My closest friends know that I don’t like to get vulgar, unless of course I have to, so now…
Crème Brûlée in O’Malleys Pub
Before I begin I just want to say that I asked my wife first if I could write this story. She is the protagonist here in this story and this is a tragedy, so it…
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 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…
Let’s Do The Twist
The above photo was taken in high school at a Friday night dance party in the cafeteria. This photo ended up in our yearbooks. Even though my wife, Carrie, and I dance every chance we…
Fuzzy Wuzzy
Have you ever worked with the metal known as pewter? It’s quite pliable. You can bend it into almost any shape you want. Get creative. Pewter plays an important part in this story. Just keep…
A Shot Heard Around the Yard
My dad inherited an old Western Field 10-Guage shotgun from his mother’s father, who used it for hunting geese. It was ancient. He kept it (unloaded) in the closet of the master bedroom when we…
I Scared Her. I Did.
When was the last time you were scared, I mean, really scared? When was the last time you scared someone, I mean, really scared them? To answer the first question, I would say, I can…