A SOB Story

Important people in my life—two who helped me transition from a craftsman in industrial plants to a manager of engineering Continue reading →

Despised & Rejected

None of what follows is written as if I am an expert on the subject I am writing about, it Continue reading →

Bogey and the Boxer

The only thing that we have to fear is fear itself—Franklin D. Roosevelt Johnny Bloodsworth, local hero, Golden Gloves contender, Continue reading →

Ma-Val

Miss Hattie was a frail looking little woman who had a wrinkled face and appeared much older than her sixty-eight Continue reading →

Writing Lesson-9 Check It Meticulously

Consider a young man fresh out of work, a wife, three children, and needing to find employment soon, real soon. Continue reading →

What’s the Score?

“Why don’t you come and watch us play ball tonight,” George asked. “Ball, what kind of ball? I replied. “Softball, Continue reading →

A Time to Bloom

We have a plant on our back patio that lives in near obscurity. One might ask, “Why would you cultivate Continue reading →

A Small World

Saturday, June 4th 1955 summer vacation from school studies was officially here. I had completed all requirements to be promoted Continue reading →