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The Man, The Model, and The Airplane.
Almost Devil Dog

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.
Almost Friends

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!
Almost Heroes, Almost Thoughtful

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.
Almost Heroes

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.
Almost Family, Almost Thoughtful

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
Almost Friends

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
Almost Friends

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!
Almost Family

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
Almost Devil Dog

Slipperier Than A Greased Pig

The Cast: Draper (Assistant Automatic Rifleman), Myself (Bagnall, the Automatic Rifleman), Nielson (Rifleman, the “greased pig”), Schoenfeld (Platoon Sergeant) As … Continue reading Slipperier Than A Greased Pig

Almost There
Almost Heroes, Almost Scouting, Almost Thoughtful

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

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