The Great Fish Trap

Long before time was assigned a number, a day dawned as no other had. The lemon-yellow rays of the awakened sun have infused the air itself with the color of saffron. A golden light lovingly embraces the misty morning air. Most assuredly, Kitanitowit, God of All, is pleased with his creation on this day. The […]

OK, Boomer!

You know what I find funny? Everyone who uses the “OK boomer” thing will one day have their generation just as maligned. I’m a boomer and I remember our saying was, “Don’t trust anyone over thirty.” The oldest living generation is always made up of old fogies who are so out of touch, it’s laughable. […]

John, Clark & John

Once upon a time movies were the premier form of entertainment in our land. There were no Netflix, no streaming from YouTube, no Hulu. Back in those prehistoric days, one man ruled over Hollywood. He was known as the “King,” much like—decades later—Elvis would be The King. But Elvis was the King of Rock and […]

Charlie

At dinnertime, we talked about Charlie. He was somethin’ else. People always said that he was of no earthly good, but Charlie showed us all. Daddy shook his head as he cut his meat. “You believe that about Charlie?” No one answered … Sister started in to crying. I grew up with Charlie. Him, Brother, […]

Some People Deserve To Die

Once I saw this guy on a bridge about to jump. I said, “Don’t do it!” He said, “Nobody loves me.” I said, “God loves you. Do you believe in God?” He said, “Yes.” I said, “Are you a Christian or a Jew?” He said, “A Christian.” I said, “Me, too! Protestant or Catholic?” He […]