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Morning Drive with Tony

By pwsadmin / November 17, 2022 / Comments Off

4:47 am. I awake. I decide to get in the truck, ride around, and listen to Olde Time Radio.I figured some “Jack Benny” or “Bob Hope” would be a great way to start this day, and I’ve got some Jack and Bob saved on my Smart Phone—which connects to my vehicle’s radio. Sometimes I make-believe…

11/14/2022

By pwsadmin / November 15, 2022 / Comments Off

It’s after 8 pm, Monday night.I just finished my fourth Snow Globe for today.Yep, today, I made four Snow Globes. Every year I have trouble getting the Glitter just right in each Snow Globe. The Glitter usually floats to the top instead of sinking to the bottom. And I need it to sink. This year,…

Sheet-Out-Boy

By pwsadmin / November 14, 2022 / Comments Off

When I was a teenager, I worked as the “Sheet-out-boy” at a local Pizza place.In other words, I took a ball of Dough, dropped it into the top of this rolling machine, and it would flatten the Dough and roll it out like a flat sheet of paper.I’d then stretch that flattened Dough out more…

Steaks Or Chili

By pwsadmin / November 13, 2022 / Comments Off

I thought Steaks and Baked Potatoes would be great for dinner tonight, so I put my Long 1920s coat on as well as my 1920s hat, loaded Tommy the Dawg into my vehicle, and headed to “The Pig.” At the Pig, I grabbed my buggy and headed to the “Meat” section. “Let’s see, here. I’ll…

Three On A String – Sugar Creek Dinner Club

By pwsadmin / November 12, 2022 / Comments Off

—Three On A String – The Sugar Creek Dinner Club— Last night I went out with my Aunt and Uncle to the “Sugar Creek Dinner Club.” Sugar Creek Dinner Club, located deep inside Blount County, is a club for music lovers.To become a member, you must attend two events in the same season.And, with last…

Another Day

By pwsadmin / November 11, 2022 / Comments Off

It’s early; Still dark outside; I get up. Tommy the Dawg is still asleep on his bed. I try not to wake him. I have plans for tonight, and I think about those as I rise. I check my Blood Sugar: 95. “Mmm-Hmm, Good,” I think to myself.I decide to wait to take my morning…

11/10/2022

By pwsadmin / November 10, 2022 / Comments Off

I enjoy taking Tommy the Dawg out for his daily rides. He enjoys the rides as well. He hops up in the front seat, sits down, and waits for me to buckle him into his seat. I feel like I’m his Valet as I buckle him up; that’s how he treats me. Like his Valet.—He’s…

Bad Hair Day

By pwsadmin / November 8, 2022 / Comments Off

I slowly walked outside. My head hung low. Upon getting outside, I looked off into the distance and mumbled to myself, “Well, now I know my body can do that…” I stood there, staring off into the distance. “How did that happen? How come they weren’t prepared? I called and called. I told them over…

Rock Star

By pwsadmin / November 7, 2022 / Comments Off

I had to go play “Rock Star” today.Yeah, I’m a “Rock Star.”Some call me a “Super Star,” and I’ve even heard the term “Jukebox Hero.”I’m the “Lead Singer” and “Lead Guitarist” of the band—my band—The fans really come to hear me. Over One Hundred Thousand people had bought tickets to see my band and me.…

Heart Failure

By pwsadmin / November 6, 2022 / Comments Off

This Story takes place in the ’90s. I was in my late Teens or early Twenties, and with as many Doctors and specialists as I saw, this was bound to happen one day. I went to see a heart Doctor. They did a few tests on me. I remember that I had to wear a…

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