Popular – Part I

—Popular, Part I— It was the later ’90s, and I was eighteen years old. I felt a bit empty inside during this part of my life.That’s when I realized I had never really had more than one or two friends at any particular time in my life. Anybody else I would “Hang out” with was…

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Birth Of A Calf

—Coming Into The World—A Calf’s Story——A Child In Awe & A Perfect Day— I’ve been in a Reminiscing Mood for the past few days.One Story keeps sticking out in my mind.I was in my Twenties, which means this happened over Twenty Years ago. My late Brother “Tony,” had one child at that time.I always called…

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July 4th 2023

Today, as I drove by someone’s yard, I saw people playing Bottle Rocket War.We played a lot of Bottle Rocket Wars when I was growing up. In fact, the whole week of July 4th was filled with “War Games.” Allowed “Weapons” during War Games were: Bottle RocketsSmoke BombsRoman CandlesBlack Powder rolled up in toilet paper…

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7/3/2023 – Journal Entry

We’ve been going through a “Heat Wave” here in the South as of late.Each day for the past Week, we’ve had to bring all the dogs in. Even if they didn’t want to come in.It’s for their best. Each morning, the temperatures would already be in the ’70s, if not the ’80s, when I woke…

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He Asked For That Crap!

—He Asked For That——Chattanooga, Tennessee. A few years ago— I was on my way to Chattanooga, Tn. to stay with a friend for the weekend.Outside of Chattanooga, I got into traffic—bumper to bumper. I was leaving two car lengths between my vehicle and the vehicle in front of me.Suddenly, the car behind me swings around…

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Spina Bifida Feet

People with Spina Bifida have to take special care of their feet.Then, people with Diabetes have to take special care of their feet.I have both.My feet are atrophied and deformed. I basically cram my feet into my shoes. A foot Doctor once told me that there is no Medical name for a Spina Bifida foot.…

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Grits

Grits; We Southerners love them.We take pride in our Grits too.You may or may not know what a “Grit” is, so I’ll tell you; It’s ground corn. That’s what I’ve been told, at least. Any “Old Timer” will tell you that the only thing you need to put in a bowl of Grits is Butter,…

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Crap

I’m at the Bank.The time is 8:20 AM.I walk up to the door and find it’s locked.The Banks Hours tell me that it opens at 9 AM.“Crap.”A Wal-Mart is across the street.“I guess I’ll pass some time away over there,” I whisper to myself. Inside “Wally World,” I grab a buggy and head to the…

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One Last Sermon

—One Last Sermon— The date is 8/28/2022. I’m in North East Jefferson County.I pulled into the Church’s parking lot and stared at the building.Memories of a younger me ringing the Church Bell come rushing back.I didn’t want to attend today; I turned the vehicle off, got out, and began the slow walk inside.I adjusted my…

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“Otis” Neutered

—Otis Neutered—The picture says it all…“Otis ‘The Dawg’” has gotten Neutered.He is not pleased with me at the moment, either. As I said, The picture says it all…

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