Looking at one, among the many children I taught over the years that had given me cause to start my bimonthly commitment to Miss Clairol, I smiled.
Tag: childhood mischief
The Giant Inner Tube Adventure
Some ideas are like trails of standing dominoes; once you knock the first into action, they can quickly turn into a series of unintended consequences that are impossible to stop. This is the story of once such idea. Hold on! This is quite a ride…
The T Swing Adventure
Young teenage boys are often struggling with balancing the drive of two or more forces from deep within our souls. Continue reading “The T Swing Adventure”
The Invention of the Sauna
I awoke very early and listened carefully. Was anyone awake? It was early Saturday morning, early fall and suddenly I could hear the furnace firing up, a sharp, small but clear explosion followed by the spinning up of the blower before settling down to only a quiet background hum, but no evidence of consciousness. The adventure awaited me, calling gently for my prompt attention. Keenly listening for anyone else, I pushed back my covers and crept into the night.
Tales of a Family 