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…
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…
No Longer On Top of the Food Chain
Like so many times in my life, I suddenly found myself out of work and looking for another job. It wasn’t that I was a bad employee, quite the opposite. I was a hard worker…
The Great Racoon Lake Campfire Blessing (or what might have been)
Campfires are dangerous and like many things in life, need to be respected. Growing up in Indiana will most likely cause you to end up at some point in one or two places for an…
On Canoeing & Camping
It was the summer of 1985 and I cashed in on a great idea. I learned that there was a popular canoe/camping destination that you could sign up for that only cost $95 a week…
Air Balloon Rides Can Make You Popular
Ahh, the celebrated hot air balloon ride! Up, up and away, as the song goes. If you have never tried it, I think you are missing out on something sensational. Years ago, my wife and…
Water Closet Trouble in France
When one travels to Europe for the first time, one learns many new traveling tips including the most important of all. “Where is the restroom?” For those new to Eupropa, restroom facilities in general are…
The Wrong Prescription for the Carribbean
Most people know about the Bahamas, but fewer have heard of the Abaco Islands, a small archipelago just north of the main land. One December many years ago, my wife, Carrie and I visited these…