Viking Farewell

There is a little pond across the street from where we live. I just shared with husband that, upon my demise, I would like a Viking funeral on that pond. It would be a simple process where friends and family could meet at the side of the pond where I am ready for the journey, … More Viking Farewell

Sarcasm gone Wrong

For some unknown reason I am attracted to pink flamingos. My first experience with the lanky birds was years ago when Ed and I had a pool built. While at a landscaping business buying plants to complement the pool, I spied a stack of plastic flamingos on display. Over Ed’s sound reasoning I bought a … More Sarcasm gone Wrong

Trip to Brazil

When I first started working in retail, I would sometimes help out in Women’s Shoes. Their customers are a tough crowd and far different than they’re male counterparts.  One of the times I was helping out, an attractive middle age lady came in and made her shoe selections. I came back with the shoes requested … More Trip to Brazil

Beef Sandwich

One day at my retail gig I was providing over the top customer service to a gay couple who were in to buy some new shoes. We were having a good time discussing common acquaintances and businesses. An associate came by (let’s call him Larry) to give me some information and moved on. Larry is … More Beef Sandwich

Cat in the Hat

I’m a hat guy. I don’t leave the house without wearing a hat and like being the only guy in the room with a fedora on my head.  Ed is a baseball cap kind of guy and he looks great but there is no comparison between a baseball cap and a proper hat.   About 10 … More Cat in the Hat

K-Dog on Patrol

I had a couple of young guys shopping with me once and we were enjoying each other’s company. Sometimes customers think some of the things I say are funny but these guys were laughing their heads off. They selected their purchases so we went to the payment stand. I’m a realist and know that I … More K-Dog on Patrol

Clean the Pipes

I don’t mean to pick on one of my college buddies but when in school I used to hang out with Valerie Bernard, Monica Stunkard and Jesse Barnes. The four of us spent hours and hours playing cards and visiting. Monica and Valerie were kind enough to usually host our little group. Once when I … More Clean the Pipes

High School Sex Education

My high school graduation nearly 50 years ago has been generating flashbacks of experiences at Bishop Kelly High School as well as Tulsa, OK. Two of my best friends in high school were Chris Milberger and Chris Bernard. I remember one summer the two Chris’s and I we’re hanging out together and ended up downtown. … More High School Sex Education

I’d do you!

During the summer I purchased a new pair of shoes in my favorite brand that just happened to be orange. One day I wore those orange shoes with a navy blue suit, an orange patterned dress shirt and a very bright matching Ted Baker bow tie. I’m not being boastful because I’m a realist and … More I’d do you!