The Jerk We Owe So Much.
The Jerk We Owe So Much. There were those who didn’t like Henry very much. He was accused of lying, cheating, stealing, and even cruelty to animals. Then why do we remember him today? ——————————————…
Bubba J’s Christmas…Continued
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By George, It’s a Wonderful Life!
By George, It’s a Wonderful Life! Well, it’s that time of the year again…the most wonderful time of the year. Houses are covered in strings of brightly colored lights. Trees burdened with sparkly ornaments fill…
Sammy
Sammy Christmas arrived in December of 1963. Families that had gathered to celebrate the holiday headed back to their own individual homes. Even strangers, bundled in winter clothing and hearts full of love, greeted each…
Skipping School
Skipping School I was raised by a good, God-fearing woman who did her best to keep me out of prison and on the straight-and-narrow road to heaven. As a decidedly boring boy, I did a…
The Limits of My Stupidity
The Limits of My Stupidity We were at our son Andy’s after Thanksgiving. A couple other sons were there. Travis had brought in his four kids and JB his two so there were eight of…
He just keeps getting better!
He just keeps getting better! Scotty was wrong! Our eldest son is super-smart. He teaches upper-level mathematics and is a track and cross-country coach at Willard High School north of Springfield, Missouri. Scotty researches scrupulously…
A Sip Before Dying
A Sip Before Dying I’d been having a great workout, bench-pressing 200-plus pounds over and over again before racking the weights. Breathing deeply I stepped out of my room and down the walk to the…
Overcomer
Overcomer Jerry Traylor had a problem. The achievement-oriented athlete had just finished climbing Pike’s Peak, and was looking for his next adventure. What’s a jock to do? —————————————— OK, I kind of lied to you…
Mountain of the Dead
Mountain of the Dead In 1959 a group of eight men and two women planned an expedition, funded by the Ural Polytechnical Institute. Each member of the group was an experienced Grade II skier. Completing…