This book is a compilation of short stories,
essays, and commentaries meant to entertain
and provoke thoughts. It is an eclectic mix
of touching on various subjects some serious and
some whimsical. Almost all the short stories have
a twist at the end. It is the author's hope that the
entries are found to be enjoyable and insightful.


NELSON WORD. Married to Elizabeth (from
the Philippines) resides in San Angelo, Texas. He
graduated from Lakeview High School in 1960.
He graduated from San Angelo Jr. College in 1962.
He then graduated from the University of Texas at
Austin, Texas, in 1965. Nelson began his working
career as a teacher and coach. He went to work for
State Farm Insurance in 1968 and retired in 2004.