Navy barbers only knew one cut. Beg them to leave a little on the top, and you'd have pattern baldness at age 18. Insult the quality of the cut, and it would be like tossing their favorite razor on the sidewalk.
A Close Shave
Songs Better Not Sung
After a misbegotten road trip to Muleshoe, I made up a song about our friends there. I titled it "Ruby, the Belle of Muleshoe." It was a travelogue of the worst road trip of my life.
The Devil Rides
Living with Tony and Randy was a bit like living in a railroad station. While Tony and I had regular girlfriends, Randy had a succession of short-term sweeties. His favorite tag line before a first date was to whisper " Here comes lover boy!" Tony and I were always cautiously optimistic that we might see …
Sweet Dreams
I fell madly in love with Bridget while I worked on the ENT ( Ear, Nose, and Throat) floor at a major hospital. On my first day, she warned me that I'd be sick as a dog for the first several weeks. "Why?" I asked. She grinned and told me that I'd have to acquire …
I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead!
I'd be lying big time if I told you that the first thing I did when I got out of the Navy was got a job and started putting money away. No, the very first thing was to head to a restaurant for a farewell lunch with three of my buddies. From there, my guitar, …
You must be logged in to post a comment.