Billy Bob and Jimmy
Elaine and I met Billy Bob and his roommate, Vern, while we were in our twenties. I’m guessing Vern was in his late forties, but I...
Air Gordon Shoes and the Empty Nest
School started Tuesday. It was a little strange for our family. Tuesday was the first school day in over ten years that one of the...
Rodents and Peaches
The 2019 Hot August Knits Yarn Crawl is over, however, the stores have already started working on the 2020 yarn crawl. Before the 2020...
Lunch, $31.65 and Arm-Wrestling
Hot August Knits Yarn Crawl is officially over, at least for us. I think a couple stores might be open today, but Sundays are family...
Happy Birthday, Monner
I’m in a hurry today. I need to get ready for my surprise birthday party. (Yes, I know that Spacebook does not think my birthday is...
Work Talk, Pancakes and Wheelchairs
I start my new job next week. After working in twenty-five states, I will once again have the opportunity to work in the town I live in....
Bobbleheads, Bleachers and Water Bottles
Last Sunday, I took the family to a baseball game. I love going to baseball games, but not at the expense of writing my stories on...


Handrails and a Career Change
“It was raining hard in Livermore We needed one more handrail to make our night” Have you ever asked yourself what you want to be when...
On a Dark Salida Highway
“On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair. Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air.” Months ago, Elaine came to me and...




