“This town is filled with nothin’ but hippies, hicks, and homos,” Speck proclaimed as he spat a wad of tobacco out the window of his truck. “Which one are you?” he asked jokingly. “I’m a hot chick!” Kristie responded cutely trying to match his alliteration. As she thought about it, she guessed she could fit into… Continue reading Girls’ Night In
40 Stairs
Forty stairs down and forty stairs up carrying a book bag, an insulated lunch bag, a purse, a gym bag, and a thermos of strong, hot, black coffee. Down and up carrying enough packs to look like a Sherpa climbing Mount Everest. It’s getting to be too much for her. She has become more of… Continue reading 40 Stairs
In the Navy
The women were middle aged, near retirement, but they couldn’t help themselves. When they came upon a Navy recruiting office, they went in and immediately began crying. They tried to get a few words out to indicate why they were there. The upright military bearing of the young recruits in the office suddenly turned to… Continue reading In the Navy
Sing Along with 2 Live Crew
Two Live Crew had just come out with a new album. My eleven year old son was begging me for it. So, being the spoiler that I am, I bought it for him. The case proclaimed “Parental Advisory.” Now I am usually not easily offended… OK, I’m never offended. But the first time I heard… Continue reading Sing Along with 2 Live Crew
Ben Gay and Red Licorice
Timothy was having a ball on the houseboat trip! He loved driving the boat, but while the other kids wanted to listen to Prince or Two Live Crew, he wanted to play Phantom of the Opera full tilt. The driver got to choose the music and it was his turn. It was kind of cool… Continue reading Ben Gay and Red Licorice