Stories
—The French Quarters— —Monday, October 23rd, 2023— —About Me—I was born with Spina Bifida.Unlike most people born with Spina Bifida, I can walk.I do not have much feeling in my Legs or Feet.Both my Legs and Feet are Aptrohpied.My Feet are a bit deformed, and I wear a Special Made Soul for the insides of…
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I don’t know how to write or “Journal” today’s outing. I want you to imagine something—really imagine it. Really put yourself there. It’s 1864.You have a big home on 1400 acres.The Civil War is ongoing, but you haven’t had to deal with it.The closest town has a population of 750. You awaken one day and…
Read MoreMusic has been one of the most essential things in my life. I walked over to the wall in my room that holds my Guitar “Charlie.” —Each wall has at least one Guitar hanging.I looked at “Charlie” and thought back… Being born with Spina Bifida, I had to walk the Straight and Narrow.I didn’t use…
Read More—9/11/2001— In short, this is my recollection of 9/11/2001**I am purposely sharing this on 9/12/2023 It was Tuesday, September 11, 2001 The day started just like any other day.I woke at 7 AM and began getting ready to work. I was living with my parents in Alabama then, and I was thinking of buying a…
Read MoreMy Urostomy, aka “Lenny,” does require maintenance at times. I do not have a proper Bladder inside me. —No indoor plumbing.The Bag that hangs on my stomach is my “Bladder,” I guess. A long time ago, my Colon was taken apart and used for my Urinary System and, my um…number 2 System. —I tried to…
Read MoreHenia was born in 1925. In 1941, her life became hell.“Henia,” a Jewish girl, is a Holocaust Survivor—prisoner Number A26188.She was a teenager at the “Majdanek Concentration Camp” during World War II. As I watched this on TV, one story she told brought tears to my eyes.I even looked around to ensure nobody was in…
Read MoreI began preparing for my yearly trip to Mt. Airy, North Carolina, last week.My plan was to drive my vehicle. That plan would change, though. As you should before any trip, I took my vehicle to get the Oil Changed and to get the Mechanic to check and make sure my Ol’ Truck was road…
Read More—Popular, Part VI——The Misadventures of ‘Lynn’ ‘Coon’ and ‘Tater’——Continued— I had just been read my Miranda Rights.Scared to death, I look at my Attorney and ask, “Am I under arrest?”“It’s okay,” he said, “Standard Operating Procedures.” “Wait, wait, wait. I need you to hear my side of the story,” I quickly said. “Go ahead,” the…
Read More—Popular, Part V——The Misadventures of ‘Lynn’ ‘Coon’ and ‘Tater’——Continued— After getting the phone call from “Tater” telling me that he and “Coon” had been caught and I had to turn myself in at the Court House, I went to talk to my Best Friend.I explained everything I’ve told you. “What time are you going to…
Read More—Popular, Part IV——The Misadventures of ‘Lynn’ ‘Coon’ and ‘Tater,’ Continued— That night I couldn’t sleep.Before I had left “Taters,” I got a good look at what “Coon,” and “Tater” were wearing.I looked to see if they had a Hammer on them. Laying in bed, I thought back, putting it all together.“They weren’t wearing gloves, and…
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