Mom, I Wrecked Your Car

The year was probably 1972, at least I think it was about then. I had my own car at the time, it was a 4 door 1965 Ford Fairlane. It was pretty basic "old man's" car that I'd love to have back in my possession right now, but back then it just wasn't "cool". But …

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Asthma, Not Cystic Fibrosis

I remember when I was around 5-6 years of age that I had lots of breathing problems. At the time I think the doctor (Dr. Conover if I remember correctly) said that I should NOT be sleeping on a feather pillow. Regardless of taking away my feather pillow, I continued to have these breathing attacks. …

Schlitz Beer – Dangerous

Although a short story, I hope this is a profound lesson teaching moment. My Uncle Sonny (Chuck Haile) was a prolific beer drinker. When I say PROLIFIC, I mean he had a beer in his morning, noon and night. In fact, late at night if he didn't finish his beer, instead of pouring it out, …

The Oil Can

I recently took another one of my numerous trips on Route 66 in the state of Missouri. One place in particular is in small town called Halltown, MO and an old restored Sinclair station right on the old Route 66 road just outside of Springfield, MO. While there on this last visit, I went into …

Little Memories From Long Ago

Little Memories and Insignificant Details from Long Ago Where to begin. OK, lets try almost the beginning.  In the spring of 1970 me and my 2 younger brothers lived in Pocahontas at a children's home, however (and luckily) when school let out for the year in May 1970, we moved back home to Blytheville with …