Carpooling with Carlos, Ch. 16
Dark clouds moved in from the Gulf of Mexico toward Morgan City. A lone St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s deputy, driving … Continue reading Carpooling with Carlos, Ch. 16
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Carpooling with Carlos, Ch. 15
While bikers and their babes, hoodlums and ho’s were partying at the Newport Motel in Morgan City, Thomas Messina was … Continue reading Carpooling with Carlos, Ch. 15
Carpooling with Carlos, Ch. 13
Even criminals, for the most part, took the day off and participated in the revelry known world-wide, where decadence reigned and beads and doubloons rained from Napoleon Ave, down St. Charles Ave., around Lee Circle all the way to Canal Street. Continue reading Carpooling with Carlos, Ch. 13
Diamonds, Discovery and Déjà vu
After a mid-morning flight from Kansas City to Dallas-Fort Worth and a brief business interaction at a rental car kiosk, … Continue reading Diamonds, Discovery and Déjà vu
Summertime Joys: A Prelude to Some of my Favorite Memories
“Then followed that beautiful season… Summer…. Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape Lay … Continue reading Summertime Joys: A Prelude to Some of my Favorite Memories
Carpooling with Carlos, Chapter 3
The boss seemed to be in decent shape and not too weary considering what he had endured that spring. On … Continue reading Carpooling with Carlos, Chapter 3
Football & Frito Pies
The air was hot, full of humidity, and as most people in South Louisiana would say, “downright muggy.” My dad … Continue reading Football & Frito Pies
You Want it When?
In September of 1981, at the beginning of my senior year in high school, my parents moved forty miles southeast … Continue reading You Want it When?
The Journey
Above the soil of Earth Below the clouds of white and skies of blue Cuts the wind I cannot see … Continue reading The Journey
Things High School Seniors Do
As the summer heat and humidity wilts flowers, turns green grass to brown, I find myself needing to get out … Continue reading Things High School Seniors Do
Pinball & Preachers 