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I am a young seventy two year old man. Married for forty-eight years to the same wonderful woman. We have a son and a set of twins. Boy and girl.

I was born in South Dakota. I have resided in many of the mid west states as well as Southern California. In the

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Murder: 1 of 194
Witness to Murder:Sitting on the porch of his family's home with his head in his hands and tears rolling down his face Jimmy was reminiscing over what had just taken place. He had taken part in the demise of a poor little terrier dog."It's only a worthless mutt." shouted the old man. "Take it down to the river and shoot it." ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Children's stories: 10 of 396
Whinny and farm friends: Explore Whinny was born in a stable belonging to Mr. And Mrs. Capps. Whinny was a beautiful white pony. Whinny loved to run, jump and play in the corral that was attached to the stable. Like all new animals on the farm, Whinny also liked to explore things.Today started out the same as any other day. W... More..
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People Ways to communicate with a know-it-all: 1 of 24
Know-it-alls:What really galls me is how many know-it-alls and liars there are in this world. Do they know how they come off? Do they really think that they are smarter than everyone else that they meet? Or are they so inadequate themselves that they have to make out that they are the smartest person in the world. They have t... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Summer memories: 3 of 55
Softball Enthusiast:"Play Ball" yelled the umpire behind the batters box. This was a special day in the lives of twenty-five men. What makes it so special is that not one of the men is under seventy years of age. These old boys played softball all through the fifties and sixties. They were never professionals, but they did lo... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Your earliest memory: 17 of 310
Granddads Tractor's, Popcorn and Fudge:I do believe this is my earliest memory. I was on one of granddad's knees and my brother on his other, while he sat on that big round steel seat. He was making the tractor go around and around. Those giant wheel with the spikes were tearing up the ground and tossing dirt everywhere. My m... More..
Travel > Bus & Train Travel Train travel recommended for vacationers: 1 of 17
Train travel recommended for vacationersWhat you see on a Train Ride:When I was child of around four or five my mother took my brother and I on a few train rides. My father was one who never stayed in one place for too long a time. He usually traveled ahead to get set up with employment and residence. Mother would pack up and... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life What husbands want from wives: 2 of 29
My Wife, My Life:I never had to think about what I wanted from my wife. She has always had that extra sense of devotion that I could never match. She is caring and loving. She is always helpful with any endeavor that I might get caught up in. She helps me decide on all important issues. She makes most of the business phone ca... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Early memories of school days: 2 of 23
School in a small town:Changing schools was never appealing to me. I was a shy kid so new relationships were hard for me. My folks moved around the states like an ocean liner in a storm while I was growing up. My dad was a Jack of all trades therefore he never had a problem finding work. Some folks said that he should have be... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Tall tales: 4 of 42
Sheriff & Deputy:Jed and his wife had just left Hadi's Cafe where they ate their breakfast. As they strolled over to the livery sable, a stagecoach was pulling onto the main street. Jed's first thought was that Bill was ready to leave on his daily run to St. Joseph, Missouri a little earlier than they had planned. He took a s... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Historical fiction: 6 of 55
The Blizzard:The weather was cold and the wind was blowing the new fallen snow gently around the ground, The snow was only an inch deep so far and it was beautiful. The clean white blanket covered everyplace. Not a foot print could be seen in it. It was four PM on Saturday. The town of Junction City has been quiet since the c... More..