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Erich Throws Me Through a Window.
Almost Heroes

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
Almost Family

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.
Almost Scouting

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
Almost Friends

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)
Almost Friends

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
Almost Family

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.
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.

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