Boat Rides and Bearskins – A True Story
For years, Jim and Judi dreamed of owning a boat like this. It brought them many unforgettable experiences . . . including one that almost cost them their lives. The … Continue reading
All Fired Up
The fire was out of control . . . the heat so intense the ground was hot and dry. On the other side of the ridge, it was bitterly cold. … Continue reading
First Seniors Discount
Rights of passage have their moments. Some are memorable . . . some are funny. Theirs was both. Once upon a time in a far off land of golf lived … Continue reading
Two ‘Spirited’ Boys
My friend Mike and I were equally to blame. We were eight years old. He got just as drunk as me, I think. My memory’s kinda fuzzy. We learned a … Continue reading
The Kite
Imagine this. You open the front door and see your 11-year-old daughter bleeding from cuts to her mouth and face . . . her two front teeth are missing . … Continue reading
The Elbow Follies
Elbow Falls is nestled in a tree-lined valley of the Rocky Mountains. Hiking trails abound. Spring floods often change the valley, catching hikers unaware. Here’s what happened to one pair … Continue reading
It Was No Ordinary Snowstorm
Winters in the northern states can be brutal. One weekend, a massive snowstorm blew in from the Great Lakes, blanketing St. Paul and most of the surrounding area. That’s when … Continue reading
Don’t Mess With Old Folks
Jake had no plans to pull a stunt like that on his parents. At least, not at first. Jake’s young family was camping for the weekend with his parents to … Continue reading
The Wild Man
“We’re going on a field trip,” our teacher told us just before classes should have started. His announcement would lead to quite an adventure before that day was over. We … Continue reading
Tommy’s Christmas Gift
Christmas has all kinds of side effects. Little Tommy’s Christmas was no exception. To appreciate what happened, we need to understand that most boys are attracted to things mechanical. Maybe … Continue reading
