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
Author: William J. Bagnall
I'm a designer of stuff and of ideas. I enjoy working with my hands and my mind. For years I have meant to write these stories down for my children and friends. There are so many stories out there being shared, I'd like to add mine.
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: Nielson (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.
