Stories
The 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;…
Read MorePeople like me think about things more than we should. We think, and we worry.We worry about things that probably would never happen. For instance, I’m always scared that the power will go out while I’m in the restroom changing my colostomy bag. Once you take your bag off, well, you’re wide open. I’m scared…
Read MoreBirmingham, AL., VA 4-6-22 I hate typing on my phone, but I’ve got three hours to wait for my Dad’s eye surgery to complete, so I’m typing on my phone. The Birmingham, AL, VA, is a place a lot of my family use. I got up at 5 AM to be here by 8 AM.…
Read More—Strange Date— As a teenager, I dated very little.I knew my health problems and knew my limitations.Also, I didn’t feel that I was supposed to marry anyone. And, if you’re not getting married, why date? I did go out on a few dates, though. I took one date, “Kim,” to see “The Silence of The…
Read MoreI was going to tell a story about a “Strange Date” that I once had when I was a teenager.I typed it up, edited it, and then decided to go for a drive and think about it before posting it. Going for a drive would also allow me to finish listening to this book that…
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