Some folks say, he’s up there still…
Some folks say, he’s up there still… As a kid I had a habit of checking out the magazine and book section of Magic Mart, which is where I most likely bought a book called,…
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Until Life Isn’t Hard Anymore
Until Life Isn’t Hard Anymore Like so many people in America, I was recently introduced to an incredibly beautiful young woman named Jane Marczewski. Jane has the voice of an angel, a lovely face, sparkling…
A Nautical Name
A Nautical Name The old pilot gazed into the distance. As his riverboat maneuvered down the mighty Mississippi River, he watched for the riffles that announced the ever changing sandbars which could halt his boat…
The First, the Original
The First, the Original As a kid growing up in the little country town of Malden, Missouri, I was expected to work for my privileges. At the minimum I had to mow our lawn and…
No Blockhead
No Blockhead Some people saw Bobby walking around town, frequently carrying an armload of books. After high school he attended Hardin-Simmons University and Sul Ross State Teachers’ College, eventually earning a master’s degree in the…
Tale of a Troubled Youth
Tale of a Troubled Youth Most of you know that my full-time job is working with boys who have been in trouble with the law. They are sometimes termed “troubled youth.” Often born into poverty,…
Talkin’ ‘bout the Bear
Talkin’ ‘bout the Bear My readers have heard me brag about my sons’ exploits many times. I’ve told you how one of them called me from atop a Colorado mountain one week, then from an…
The Ugly Truth
The Ugly Truth M was born in the Echo Park section of Los Angeles on May 16, 1944. I’m sure his parents thought their little baby was cute but, after that, his hard life took…
Lost Cat!
Lost Cat! OK, there are some really nice people in the world. You know, people who donate to worthy causes, give aid to people in need, and adopt stray animals. A big heart is a…
The Tingler
The Tingler It happened in the late ‘60s. My friend Gary was celebrating his birthday by inviting a bunch of us boys over for a bunking party. We were all on the cusp of our…