1976
I recall 6th grade being a tumultuous time for me emotionally. It was an awkward time just being a kid, … Continue reading 1976
Tag: Louisiana
Boys, Here’s Poydras Street
A quick pass at the foul line from Cleveland’s Mike Mitchell over to a racing Foots Walker. Walker drives down … Continue reading Boys, Here’s Poydras Street
Pinball Wizard Wannabe
There was a time in my childhood when pinball machines were a mystical game, found only in the back rooms … Continue reading Pinball Wizard Wannabe
A Screwball and a Gayla Bat Kite
“If I could go back in time, I would ride my Fuji bike to the Patterson Pantry, buy a Gayla … Continue reading A Screwball and a Gayla Bat Kite
Momma Said Yes
The following is a story I wrote, based on conversations I had with my Dad. I have taken a few … Continue reading Momma Said Yes
Flooded Streets
For many years, my mom worked at the Lopez-Ruiz Clinic in Morgan City, Louisiana. She worked in the front office, … Continue reading Flooded Streets
Things I Miss
A friend of mine from Patterson, Louisiana is Glen Cook. Growing up, his mom had a blue Dodge pickup truck. … Continue reading Things I Miss
October Smiles
Slowly Fall descends Cooling the bayou from above October makes me smile. Friday night football High School kisses after the … Continue reading October Smiles
Ronald Reagan
Throughout our lives, we never know what event, what person, or perhaps how a particular situation will make an impact … Continue reading Ronald Reagan
PIA Over the Atlantic
During the summer of 1979, prior to my sophomore year in high school, I started working at Ken’s Donut and Ice Cream Shop … Continue reading PIA Over the Atlantic
Pinball & Preachers 