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I can’t remember being shy even though my Mom swore up and down that I was. I usually sat in the front of the class, didn’t mind speaking up, raised my hand often and volunteered when needed. As an English Lit major, it was not uncommon for me to recite Byron, Shakespeare or a give […]
An Acorn Did That?
I finished my shower, toweled off then walked into the bedroom. My wife’s eyes momentarily twinkled until she saw the baseball sized bruise on the left side of my chest, just above the third rib. “What on earth happened to you?” “Oh that? An acorn did that.” She shook her head and frowned. “You’re […]
Random Facts
As requested by my friend and fellow author, KJ Waters. I’ve had one ambulance ride and they didn’t even turn on the lights or sirens. I can remember pulling a chair up to the kitchen counter to help Mom cook. If there’s nasty weather (tornado watch/warning) in the evening’s forecast, I’ll go to bed […]
The Grittiest Gold Medal of London
I loved watching the summer Olympics and its mix of ancient warrior sports tied with the relatively modern touches from cycling, tennis, diving and gymnastics. In the 16 days of competition there was so much exceptional athleticism on display it’s tough to pick a favorite, but I will. My vote for the grittiest display of […]