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All Hands Abandon Ship
My older sister Bonnie reminded me of a story when she was learning to drive a stick shift. Now, my parents were not the type to provide guidance or training. So, my sister had to learn to drive by herself. One day, she stalled the car in the middle of a busy intersection. After several…
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The Snooty Fox
So, my friend Mike Brewer and I went to our High School 25 yr reunion. We re-connected with old school friends and had a good time. At some point, someone suggested that we get together on a regular basis. Of course I ran with it. I recommended that we all meet at a bar in…
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Road Runner
Two entire weeks after I got my drivers license I hit a no parking sign on Overlook Ave. I was going like 80mph, it was raining, and there was a sharp curve. I am pretty sure I did a 360, a 180, and was up on two wheels at some point. Anyway, I looked around…
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Pole Position
When I was a kid, one day my friends and I were bored. We found and old bike with no seat. We decided on a dare to start jumping over stuff and whoever got hurt last wins. Exactly what you won was open for debate. Now, my friend Steve Schore took it took a whole…
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Rent’s Due
My Grandpa Riga had dementia and stayed in a nursing home. He had an equally senile room mate. The family of the man came every month and gave him $20 for a little spending money. Every month he was always broke. This went on for a while until finally they filed a complaint and began…
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Try and Try Again
My great Uncle Jerry Riga was a pilot in WW2. He was not a very good pilot as he was shot down twice by the Germans. He said flying was fun, you got a lot of girls, and it was not very hard [compared to the infantry – no walking]. Now, getting into the flying…