Stories
My phone likes to bring up “Memories.” It does this by bringing up a picture with the title, “On this day in the such-n-such year.” (It uses the date on the image.) I smiled at the sight of the picture. I then forwarded it to my two best friends, who were also in the picture.…
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—H.O.D. Railroad Museum— I’ve wanted to visit the “Heart Of Dixie Railroad Museum” ever since I learned about its existence. I love trains. Always have.The first parts of my life took place next to the tracks.My brothers and I used to hop on the train to catch a ride to our friend’s house or the…
Read More—Downton Abbey Movie— At 9 AM, I began shaving and trimming my beard. “This has to go smoothly, Lynn,” I said to myself as I added my Lather.“It’s gotta be perfect.” After Shaving, I got into the Shower. When I’m happy, I sing in the Shower. I often make up words and try to make…
Read More—Turkey Creek— I recently visited the famous Turkey Creek. —She is a great Creek with Great Water. Clean and Cold. Very Cold. Most of my Family grew up on the Creek. My Granddaddy Rocks house sat close to the Creek.And my Tot Tot’s house was also close to the Creek. When my Dad was young,…
Read MoreThe year was 1963. He and his friends were at the local bar drinking. He told all his friends that he had been out Frog Gigging that night. Frog Gigging is something that we Southerners proudly do from time to time. We don’t even have to be taught by our Father about how to do…
Read More—Subconsciously— Yesterday, I drove over to my Hometown of Fultondale, Alabama. I went over to Fulton Road. (I think that’s the name of the road)When I was young and was driving, we had a game we’d play on Fulton Road. We would try to Coast in Neutral from the top of the road down to…
Read MoreI am an “Old Soul.” I know because people have told me that all my life. I act today basically how I acted when I was eight years old.Being born with a disability will do that to a fella’. We have to grow up quick.And most of my friends are older than me. Much older.…
Read MoreMy first home. Located in my Hometown of Fultondale, Alabama.I lived there from the ages of Zero to Fourteen.1432 Leora Avenue. It rhymesNot a big place at all. I’m guessing 800 square feet: Three bedrooms, one bath.The ceilings were seven-foot tall. We didn’t have much at this time in life, but we were rich. We…
Read More“Happy Mothers Day!” I shouted to my Momma.The date was April 24th, 2022. I had gone to three different Garden Centers and bought Seven other Plants for my Momma.I cleaned off the front and carefully placed all the Plants in good spots, paying close attention to ensure everything was perfect for Momma. “Here’s your card;…
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