Stories
In October 2001, my mom gave me a special gift for my birthday.The 9/11 Attacks had just happened, and the Nation, even the World, was “Out Of Sorts.” People were Scared.Many Young Adults said 09/11/2001 was the day they lost their innocence.I had already lost my innocence but could relate to them. Before giving me…
Read MoreSorry for the late post.I enjoyed being a “Tourist” in my Hometown.In fact, it may become a regular thing. Once every Month or every other Month.For now, though, I’m back at home and resting. I have two more stories I’d like to tell about my visit, but I’m having trouble giving them the proper wording…
Read MoreI’ve been watching a lot of TV since I got sick—A lot of “The Andy Griffith Show” and many others. And on a side note, I’m feeling much better now. I’m even getting out and taking “The Dawgs” for rides. And Thank You for your Prayers and Caring. While scrolling through the Channels to find…
Read MoreI walked into a diner this morning for breakfast.The place has a good Breakfast and a good Breakfast Crowd. It’s also very loud during Breakfast Hours, which will play a big part in this story. I get in line. Person after person goes up to the counter, places their order, and steps to their left…
Read More—The After Effects of Suicide— I pulled into the parking lot and parked.The Cemetery was in front of me.I noticed that the tree he was buried under had been cut down to make room for more Burial Plots.It had been Twenty-Eight or Twenty-Nine Years since I was last here.I got out of my Truck. Outside…
Read MoreI’m sitting on the Back Porch relaxing as I type this. It is a bit muggy and warm, but it is still a lovely day. I can hear Birds Chirping like it was early Morning. I was invited to eat Breakfast with the “Breakfast Club” this Morning. I was Excited. It’s an Honor just to be asked. The “Breakfast Club,”…
Read MoreThe year was 1984. I was Eight because I hadn’t had my Birthday yet. Tony and I were walking home from the Bus Stop after School.Our home was over 125 yards from the Bus Stop, so a lot of talking took place during this walk. I could see something up ahead as we got closer…
Read MoreI don’t procrastinate often. On “The Andy Griffith Show,” Opie’s Hobo Friend “David Browne” talks to Opie about putting things off until tomorrow. He says about tomorrow: “It’s the most perfect day to start any job: tomorrow. The most marvelous day that was ever invented: tomorrow. Why, there’s absolutely nothing a man can’t do…tomorrow.” That’s a great…
Read More—The Concert II – Hank Williams Jr.— —Part I – Hank Williams Sr.— Hank Williams Sr. is one of Country Music’s biggest Stars—a legend in his own right.He was brilliant and way ahead of his time.I feel a closeness to the man.That’s because he and I have something in common—something that most of you do…
Read More—The Concert – Whiskey Myers— What bands come to mind when you think of Southern Rock?“Lynyrd Skynard” comes to my mind.“Molly Hatchet,” “The Marshall Tucker Band,” and “The Allman Brothers” also come to mind.If I sat here and thought, I could probably list Fifty “Southern Rock” Bands.Oh, “The Eagles.” I have to include them.Nobody “New”…
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