Panic
I remember the only time I was ever spanked. It was all my sister’s fault. One day when I was
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The Day I Met Angelo
I walked into Angelo’s Italian Deli on 2nd Street one day. A young woman was sitting on a stool at
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Prom Night
To my prom date: There is a Norman Rockwell painting of a young girl and boy sitting on the stools
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Life’s Too Short
When I was growing up and stressed about something, my mother used to say, “Don’t worry, Pete. Life’s too short.”
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Weird Music
We were on one of our family road trips traveling down historic Route 66 in Missouri during the ’60s. It
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Just Checkin’ In
“American Airlines flight 1051 now boarding passengers with small children or needing special assistance at the Advantage A-1 station. Welcome
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Bravest Thing I’ve Ever Seen
Shelby died. I didn’t know her. I was a tag-along guest at her memorial service. The ceremony was beautiful. So
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Have A Nice Day
We had spent the day touring beautiful downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, and decided to top off our visit by checking out
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If Looks Could Kill
I almost met Buddy Rich once. I was going to one of his gigs at Mr. Kelly’s on Rush Street
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Crossed Sticks
For some strange reason, I have a strong connection to the Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park. It’s a gem
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