“Words” by me
Don’t Ever Find Yourself…“Don’t ever find yourself alone in a room with him.” An instruction from my Dad about a certain Uncle.“Why? He is funny, he makes me laugh.” “Just listen to what I’m telling you.”So I began to live in fear of this man. The more I tried to stay under the radar,The more,… Read More Don’t Ever Find Yourself…
Grand Blanc Football About 20 years ago when my daughters were in the Kearsley Marching Band I was president of the Band Boosters. On the evening we played Grand Blanc (I think it was 2000), the Grand Blanc team scored a touchdown while the Band was marching down the track. A number of Grand Blanc… Read More Grand Blanc Football
Racism Around Us?Local Headlines:September 22, 2022. “Grand Blanc football players disciplined over messages; cheerleader for wearing obscenity-laden hat.”September 22, 2022. “Lapeer football player mom speaking out about racist remarks made to her son”These recent reports of the racist actions of two different local varsity football teams are both alarming and unnerving. Unfortunately these students are… Read More Racism Around Us?
I didn’t know who it was!In 65 there wasn’t much happening, Saturday morning cartoons were the highlight of my week.To a nerdish, shy, backwards six year old boy, A cold bowl of cereal and the TV were the life! Saturday mornings were my parent’s day to “sleep in”, For 2-3 hours I was the King… Read More I didn’t know who it was!
GRACE WHERE THE HELL ARE MY GLASSESNever got to “KNOW” this man, Mother’s father.One time coal miner, blaster, Turned auto assembly line worker. Union militant, enforcer, Quick to violence,Beer swelling, whiskey consuming, Hunter, angler. He left the coal mines in Pennsylvania, An explosive expert,A mine accident left him unable to work, So he brought his… Read More GRACE WHERE THE HELL ARE MY GLASSES
Banned BooksI would like to begin with a quote by the award winning Sherman Alexie, a Native American novelist, short story writer, poet, screenwriter, and filmmaker: “I believe in any kid’s ability to read any book and form their own judgments. It’s the job of a parent to guide his/her child through the reading of… Read More Banned Books
Call or Text orWe strive to provide better,For the offshoots of our loins.Better education,Better life experiences,And adventures untold.My life has been blessed,With five of the female persuasion,.And one fine son inlaw.All living their dreams.Expanding their lives.But sadly in the dust,I oft feel left behind.Scrambling to get an update,Yearning for a tale or two.Oh, don’t forget… Read More Call or Text or
AcceptanceDefine this term, acceptance.Explain its necessity.The lack of it maims my existence.I try to smile.I struggle to fit in.The Wall Flower in me,Battles against my efforts.Exhibit to the world,My kind heart and caring disposition.It all leads to nothing.There is no giving back.The days are long.The nights are longer.For I find no acceptance.No friendship.No love.No outreach.Nothing.Roy… Read More Acceptance
This is my favorite picture of my Dad. I am guessing it was made in the late 1920’s. Dad was a good man, full of humor; he provided for his family and helped others in need. It wasn’t until after his death that we heard rumors of his “sorted” past. While none of the items… Read More My Dad (Punk)
EARL’S COUSINSGrowing up we visited and heard a lot about Dad’s cousins. I never thought too much about it till recently and then could not make heads or tails of the various people.Culbertson, Dorris, Lane, Julius, Peck and more! Who are these people? How do they fit in and how are we related?It became apparent… Read More EARL’S COUSINS
Ramblings of an Old Coot 