I hope one day I learn to party like Papa Jack. I first met him as he thrust a glass of beer in my hand. “No, thank you,” I objected. “You must have a beer.” “But I don’t drink.” “Tonight you do.” With that he turned and walked away, back toward the party. We laughed. After all, we were here [...]

Ahoy Mateys! Welcome to the Shiver Me Timbers! Pirate Carnival. Monday, September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. To celebrate, we want to show off some of our treasure. If words be gold, then lay your eyes on the booty below. Have some treasure ye wish to share? Add your link below. Just about anything is welcome as [...]

“Unhand me, you scalawag! Who dares enter the captain’s quart..ers..” Captain Will’s voice trailed off as his eyes widened and his body stiffened. “I’d suggest ye shut your trap. You really don’t want any more visitors at the moment.” Will neither nodded nor spoke as he examined the creature before him. Its grip was surprisingly strong given that it had [...]

Avast Ye! Mateys and scallywags, get off your dungbie and weave me a tale! A tale of the high seas or the hempen halter or anything ye fancy. If the jolly roger be flying, then we wish to hear. Time be short, though, for the seas be calling me. Our treasure of tales will be displayed on Monday, September 19 [...]

“You’re gonna be pulling hoses today. We’re pairing you up with Frank. Follow his lead.” Eli leaned in close and raised his voice to be heard over the siren’s wail. Neil nodded his head in understanding. “It sounds like we have a house fire.” Clark turned from the front seat as he spoke. “Possibly two people inside. You want to [...]

“I’m not going to miss any of this stuff,” he said, pointing at what remained of his house. Where his house once stood was now just a foundation and floor with a single room standing in the center. A range of emotions swirled inside me as I looked at the piles of rubble. The one room that didn’t get blown [...]