Not long after we moved in, my parents began messing with our perfect ratio of 2 adults to one-child when they started to bring home sisters. Seriously – what were they thinking?
Tag: My Tales Writing Challenge 2018
Funny Family Tales
What hilarious escapades took place at home when you were a child? Or what comedy of errors did an ancestor fashion? Or perhaps you have a favorite tale of your own to share with your children. Upload your stories here and share your tales with us! Continue reading “Funny Family Tales”
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…
Childhood Mischief
What mischievous pranks did your grandfather take part in at school when he was just a lad? Or save some of those memories for your children and share about your own spirited shenanigans! Continue reading “Childhood Mischief”
Just a Cup of Joe?
My heart raced, and my body felt like it was in constant motion even when I was sitting; I was seriously starting to wonder if you could OD from caffeine!
Too Much Heat
“I don’t know what you did to make God angry, but you need to fix it because girl you are livin’ in hell.”
The Prom Date Adventure
“Gary, I have a favor to ask you.”
Now, I would have done almost anything for Claude. He was that kind of friend. He had invested lots of time into training me and I trusted him. He would not to ask me to do anything illegal, immoral or (so I thought at the time) dangerous.
School Daze
Did your grandparents have a favorite tale about school? Did your parents find themselves in the principal’s office? Or do you have a favorite tale from your own school memories? Share your stories here!
Adventures in Trespassing
Doors, almost any door marked Private, Employees Only or blatantly No Trespassing were an early weakness of mine. This doesn’t mean that I went out of my way to violate each and every one, but where I had to accomplish something or was extremely curious, I was subject to this character flaw.
There’s just something endearing about venturing into the private world of intriguing places, especially when it is off limits… Continue reading “Adventures in Trespassing”
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 