“Camille!” A Lovable Chihuahua with an Attitude.
Introduction They say she was abandoned and living on the streets of Sebastopol, California. But even though life dealt her a tough hand – Camille is a survivor. Camille’s (aka “The Treasure”) Story We need to get something straight between us. Are you listening? Good. Camille. Is. Not. My. Dog. Got that? In fact her step…
That’s Amore! An Unforgettable Wife, Memorable Meals and My “Italian Thing.”
How’d, did it all start I often wonder – this “Italian Thing?” I guess I could start from the beginning. However, I think I’ll start with how I met My Wife Laura, who is an Italian American, and my Best and only friend. In 1995 I had moved back to California, after living on the…
“Gettin’ Stoned”- A Cautionary Tale!
True Story. Many years ago, I was sharing a cottage with some Young Thing out in Forestville, California. Back in 1996. One day, Young Thing brings home some weed that was probably grown in a forest somewhere out in Magic Mushroom Land. There were crystals and crap all over the buds. It smelled downright awful.…
“Rooty” the Rooster. Hand Puppet from Hell!!! Part 1
Introduction A Rooster hand puppet torments me…even in my dreams. The Story of “Rooty!” How can you torture your older brother? Easy! You find something that really annoys him. And you do it constantly. Even he asks you to knock it off. In this case, my younger had found a hand puppet called “Rooty…
If it’s Halloween, it must be “Rocktober!”
Oh Boy! It’s that time of year. Fall! Yippee! My absolute favorite season out of all of them. I love the leaf color changes, the earthy fermented smell that seems to permeate the air, the welcome morning chill after hot summer days, the glorious food, pumpkin carving, Trick o’ Treat candy, pecan and pumpkin pie…
P.A.M.A. Files: Episode 2 – The Fat Kid loses some weight and survives his first week at Military School
Introduction I survive my initial week at school. Get to know some of my teachers, and drop a few pounds. It soon became apparent to me that there were some kids at school that were more screwed up than me. Which was hard to believe considering what a head case I had been prior to…
1974 Sadie Hawkins Dance. “CHUCK” The Heartbreaker Part 3
“Chuck Bucklin? Yes, I called several times and left messages to see if he was coming to our 25th Farmstead Class of 1974 Reunion. But he never returned my calls.”Cynthia Mannor, Farmstead High School Alumni Chairman, Farmstead High School. Class of 1974. “Chuck? No, I didn’t know him that well at school. Some of the…
“A Strange Turn of Events.” Part 4
My Adventures and Brief Brush with Fame in Community Theater continued… I audition for a Community Theatre Company in Santa Rosa, California and manage to not embarrass myself too badly. I often wonder how different my life would have turned out if I had not taken that drive that Fall evening? What if I had…
They Called Him Assh*le! A Savage Feline Tale about One Mean Cat! Part 3
The Summer was soon upon us and by some miracle I found out I had been accepted to Chico State College for the Fall term. That meant Freedom! I could board at school and be far enough away from Mom’s Daily Drama with her Beaus and “Asshole’s Reign of Terror.” School was almost 4 hours…
HITCHHIKIN’ BLUES AND THE USMC Part 2
“Chicanery comes in many forms. The worst form of it in my humble opinion is “The Omission of the Truth!“ Where are you headed?” “Cramden.” “Ok.No problem I’m heading in that direction. I can drop you off there.” “Cool. Thanks.” “What’s your name?” “Charles. What’s your name? And are in the Military or something?” “Yeah,…