It measures 12 feet long … the shelf, that is. Every book on that shelf – and they are stacked at the ends, so maybe
Gastown: A Story
I was reminded of this in an unrelated conversation with someone the other day. 1972 — Erminio [Butch] and I hitch-hiked cross country [Canada, actually]
The Booger Ball
1972 — Hitchhiking from California with my then girlfriend, Carla, trying to get back to NY. We were at a gas station in the Western
You can lead the boy to the food; but, can you make him eat?!?
First of all, let me fill you in on a shocker. I was a marijuana user back in the 70s. I gave it up in
The Bear and the 3 Goldilocks —
Driving along the Skyline Drive on the crest of the Blue Ridge in Virginia, a weird sound emanates from somewhere up under the front end
Naughty or Nice?!?
Naughty … apparently … at least in 2014. Yes, it is true. I received my own little version of coal in my stocking this cold,
The Good Old Days!
I am so glad that I grew up in the 50s & 60s as opposed to today. First of all, there were few electronic gadgets.
Sometimes, Things Just are What They Are!
Not sure, I may have posted this story before. Just in case, here it is again, in a different light: For most of my life,
What is going on?
“It’s Open Season on Black Men” … It is with heavy heart that I hear that bandied about as some sort of common truth. I
Cavalry to the Rescue!
A young man is standing in the corner of the cafeteria in a NY Psychiatric Center. A stacked pile of acrylic [I guess?] chairs with
Thanksgiving!
~~~ We wish you health, and good fires; victuals, drink, and good stomachs; innocent diversion, and good company; honest trading, and good success; loving courtship,
The California Tomato Fields
It was back in 1974, at the tail-end of the infamous Hussy Bus adventure, that a couple of remnants of that trip & I somehow
Richard's Meanderings 