Two of the guys from the bar came with me in a rented Altima as we headed west to a border town called White River Junction. There lay a restaurant called “Tip Top Cafe” that was recommended by the friend of a friend. It was excellent. And, our server, Abigail, […]
The first time my maternal grandfather left Clay County was when the high school basketball team where he served as manager had an away game. A couple years later, he hitchhiked down to Tuscaloosa and asked President Denny if he could have a scholarship to the University. He got one. […]
One of my most trafficked posts (because of its mentioning “boners”) is this one about going to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville on a field trip when I was in the 5th grade. Well, today, I went back, while my bride taught some women to sew. Although, […]
For the first time in 7 years, I’m in my house completely alone for several days. I wouldn’t say the silence is deafening, since a.) that’s a stupid cliche I’ve never understood anyway, b.) I can still hear our refrigerator hum, so c.) clearly, my hearing is still fine! But […]
After we found and joined a local pool a couple months ago, we figured we’d have Maddie’s 6th birthday party there on July 16th, so I assumed my bride would put everything together, I’d pay for it and show up, and all would go well like every other event we […]
