These stories, written and posted during the past few years by an inveterate blogger, are a smorgasbord of memories of fun with family and friends, amusing anecdotes about things that have happened to him---many of which may resonate with you---and a mixed bag of wry observations concerning world events as they roll out around us.Looking back fondly over the years can be beneficial for anyone, and the author hopes these tales will stir recollections of good times you have experienced over the years. Laughter, even of the sardonic kind, is good for us all.The author makes no claim to profound wisdom or even accurate recall in the telling of the tales, he is a writer of fiction, after all---he often makes things up! But he does promise that all the stories told here truthfully reflect his appreciation for, and understanding of, the people, places, and situations portrayed.All these tales, the tall and the true, will bring a smile to your lips as they meld with your own experiences.