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Tsing Tao, a fine Chinese beer, is also the Pen Name of Tom OBrien.

Baby boomer living in central Mass.

Married with three daughters. M-T nester.

Working in the Aerospace Business, Military Sales / Technical Customer Support.

Love to write commentary and essays

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Science fiction: 4 of 291
Incident on North Stone RoadChapter II've got some time to kill while I'm waiting here for Lilly to decide whether she's going to help me get back home or not, so I thought I'd try to put this whole strange episode down on paper. I'm not sure now if I'll ever see home again or if it will still be "home" when I do get there. I... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Healthy eating choices: 1 of 13
When you have a "snack", what do you usually choose?I am middle aged now, like it or not, and I'm really trying to make the right choices. I'm trying to avoid white bread, rice, sugar and pasta as much as possible. Pasta is a tough one for me.In the past, when I was younger, healthier, and less sedentary, I would think nothin... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Life: 32 of 343

I was over the age of forty and, although I didn't realize it at the time, I was beginning to feel just a bit of a mid-life crisis coming on.I had recently bought a new suit which required alterations before I could wear it to an upcoming wedding.With my five year old daughter in tow, I headed off to the tailor.The Master Tai... More..
Other What are some good bumper stickers you've seen?: 5 of 41
Some bumper stickers that I've noticed are: Caution! I have PMS and a Hand Gun! I do what the voices in my head tell me to do. At a customer service window: Today is not your day. Tomorrow isn't looking all that good either. Does not play well with others. I'm running out of places to hide the bodies. Some days it's just not... More..
Other Human imperfection: 27 of 142
Size Matters:Guys, do you know what size you are? You think you do, don't you?I'm talking men's clothing here so try to stay with me.If you go to a fine men's clothing store as I did recently, you just might be surprised.The mission was to find a nice jacket to go with a pair of dress pants that I was wearing at the time.I'm ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Saying goodbye: 2 of 6
Gypsy CarsWhen I have to park in a public parking lot, some place like the grocery store, local mall, Home Depot, etc., I try to find a space on the end of a row next to an island. I snug right up next to the curb there and leave plenty of room on the other side of my car for people who like to fling their doors open without ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Struggles in life: 131 of 339
The division that I work for at a large Aerospacecorporation is responsible to Overhaul, Repair and Upgrade Gas Turbine Engine components. (Commercial and Military jet engines.)My job in Sales is Technical Customer Support and Customer ServiceThe Customer Service part means is that customers depend on me to be their represent... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My dog: 48 of 109
The Dog came to live with us in the fall. We are not Dog people. We have never had a dog in our family before.My eldest daughter came to live with us last summer and brought The Dog with her. When she left again to pursue greener pastures we inherited The Dog. "I'll send for her when I'm settled." She called back to us as she... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Sports fans: 7 of 15
Specifically, Baseball in MassachusettsMany people outside of the New England area do not understand what baseball in New England is all about.I'm not sure that New England baseball fans realize what a unique (strange) fraternity they are.I've had opportunities recently to attend ball games at Miller Stadium in Milwaukee, (Br... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust True love: Job of the heart or job of the mind?: 2 of 4
Back when I was in high school most guys had their Saturday Night Date. Myself included.Probably from the time I was a freshman right up until just before I got married actually.You guys know what I mean. Right ?You had your Friday night date, a wild and crazy chick that was up for just about anything. Cute, sexy, smart, shor... More..