Minion Mondays
I like Minions. They entertain me and make me happy. Maybe it’s the yellow (a happy color). Maybe it’s the … Continue reading Minion Mondays
Fire in the Hole!
The Cast: Erich (future firefighter), Myself (practicing pyrotechnician), Rick (a mountain of a man, with a heart to match, and … Continue reading Fire in the Hole!
Minion Mondays
I like Minions. They entertain me and make me happy. Maybe it’s the yellow (a happy color). Maybe it’s the … Continue reading Minion Mondays
The Tale of The Turtle Tower.
The Cast: Erich (a giant dust bunny), Myself (finder of lost treasure, proprietor), Randon (the temp). Back in the 90’s … Continue reading The Tale of The Turtle Tower.
Minion Mondays
I like Minions. They entertain me and make me happy. Maybe it’s the yellow (a happy color). Maybe it’s the … Continue reading Minion Mondays
Fortnite Fridays
I like Fortnite: Save the World (not the other one). And I also like Masters of the Universe (who doesn’t?). … Continue reading Fortnite Fridays
Oh, Shoot!
The Cast: Erich (participant of juvenile delinquencies), Myself (very juvenile & occasionally delinquent), Richard (shot in the face). Looking back … Continue reading Oh, Shoot!
Minion Mondays
I like Minions. They entertain me and make me happy. Maybe it’s the yellow (a happy color). Maybe it’s the … Continue reading Minion Mondays
Erich Throws Me Through a Window.
The Cast: Erich (destroyer of glass window panes), My dad (cool as a cucumber), Myself (desperate to not be skewered). … Continue reading Erich Throws Me Through a Window.
For My Father—Father’s Day
He died on a Sunday morning. My father was a good man. A good, kind, decent man. It might be … Continue reading For My Father—Father’s Day
The Time I Punched a Bear in The Face. Twice.
The Cast: Matthew (the nicest guy you’ll ever meet), Myself (the very tired guy). When you’re in the mountains, sitting … Continue reading The Time I Punched a Bear in The Face. Twice.
500 Miles
The Cast: Cindy (I’m not going to say, it’ll spoil the ending), Dawn (license holder, and my ex), Erich (my … Continue reading 500 Miles
Two Thumbs Up! (well maybe just one)
The Cast: Dr. Armstrong (Medical-man Extraordinaire), Erich (able to count to nine on his hands), Myself (hardly hurt at all—not … Continue reading Two Thumbs Up! (well maybe just one)
Famous Last Words
The Cast: Myself (sadly mistaken), Robert (my mother’s half-brother’s ex-wife’s oldest). You know those times when you steal a car … Continue reading Famous Last Words
The Man, The Model, and The Airplane.
The Cast: Nielsen (bewildered), Myself (amazed), the Model (casualty of war), Thornton (toxic) Once my Uncle Sam decided it would … Continue reading The Man, The Model, and The Airplane.
Great, Green Globs of Greasy, Grimy Gopher Guts.
The Cast: Erich (the “yeah, why not?” guy), Myself (the “I have an idea!” guy), the Gopher (not the office … Continue reading Great, Green Globs of Greasy, Grimy Gopher Guts.
Here There Are Monsters!
The Cast: Erich (helper extraordinaire), Monsters (they are real), Myself (quick on my feet, but not in my head). When … Continue reading Here There Are Monsters!
I Saw The Sign—And Then Stole It.
The Cast: Erich (Mr. Stickyfingers), Myself (the one with the tools and a five-finger discount). I don’t know if it’s … Continue reading I Saw The Sign—And Then Stole It.
Duchess and the Lady. A dog’s life.
The Cast: Duchess (Erich’s dog then), Erich (fellow Hide-and-Seeker), Lady (my dog then), Myself (the cynophilist), Porthos (my recent dog). … Continue reading Duchess and the Lady. A dog’s life.
Icarus
The Cast: Erich (the ever vigilant), Myself (Icarus). In the town where I lived there is a pageant that runs … Continue reading Icarus
I’m Batman
The Cast: Brian L. (a year older than me and lived kitty-corner left from my house), Brian S. (a year … Continue reading I’m Batman
No Mercy!
The Cast: Dad (my father), Myself (the one full of ‘Will’ power), Rawlin (my brother, the physically stronger one). Some … Continue reading No Mercy!
Slipperier Than A Greased Pig
The Cast: Draper (Assistant Automatic Rifleman), Myself (Bagnall, the Automatic Rifleman), Nielsen (Rifleman, the “greased pig”), Schoenfeld (Platoon Sergeant) As … Continue reading Slipperier Than A Greased Pig
Almost There
The Cast: Erich (the weather watcher), Myself (the guy with the spare boots). Ideal hiking weather is different for everyone. … Continue reading Almost There
Don’t Worry, Pee Happy
The Cast: Myself (the victim turned victor), Rawlin (my older brother, bully turned victim), Small selection of friends (both my … Continue reading Don’t Worry, Pee Happy
His Blood Is On Your Hands
The Cast: Blair (“Scrub”, our medical personnel), Cindy (my wife, and partner in crime), Dolyn (the unwitting victim), Jordan (a … Continue reading His Blood Is On Your Hands
Just Desserts
The Cast: Myself (of course, the protagonist), Cindy (the girl I’m trying to impress), Rachel (Cindy’s best friend and the … Continue reading Just Desserts
And Then I Saw Her Face. Now I’m a Believer.
The Cast: Cindy (my future wife and the lady with a car), Erich (one of my best friends and the … Continue reading And Then I Saw Her Face. Now I’m a Believer.
Where There’s a Whip, There’s a Way.
Before this tale begins, a few things need to be made known. First: Indiana Jones is awesome! Always has been, … Continue reading Where There’s a Whip, There’s a Way.
If a Tree Fell in the Woods…
At 16 Erich was always fun. Eager to do anything. Eat it, lick it, climb it, kiss her… Well you … Continue reading If a Tree Fell in the Woods…
About This Blog
In this blog I will attempt to chronicle the adventures—or misadventures—of myself and my friends. My ups and downs as … Continue reading About This Blog
The First Time I Broke Into a Bank
Along Main Street there were several sections of older buildings. Many of which were connected by a shared wall. There … Continue reading The First Time I Broke Into a Bank
