My Uncle Art fought in the 2nd World War in the Pacific, but later he traveled back to the Philippines, trying to re-establish friendships and good times from the war. His carefree life would be dangerous to us if we read the details, eating anything and everything, spending time with world-wise women, and traveling in bug infested environments. […]
Humor
Roller Coaster Shock
Roller Coaster Shock
The next time yer on one of dem fancy schmancy roller coasters or thriling rides, grab a handful of nuts and bolts from your pocket, tap the person ahead of you (a fore the ride starts) and ask if he knows where dese go. “I found dem under your seat.” Then put dem away right after […]
Hippos in South Twin Lake, Amery
Hippos in South Twin Lake, Amery
The Amery Beach had to be THE place for any Amery kid from age 5 to 17, a busy social area that made summer great and cooled us on 95 degree days. Swimming lessons on June mornings, but after that it was wide open. No lifeguards until after 1:00 on all days, but that was […]
A Li’l Humor on Easter
A Li’l Humor on Easter
We’re not getting together with our family as we did last year; good memories of last Easter’s dinner scene. And a bit of humor below I just found, having nothing whatsoever to do with the family memories above. Loren Tommy goes to a fashion show and encounters the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. […]
Sleeping with Pigs
Sleeping with Pigs
One evening last October, when I was far from sober And dragging home a load with manly pride My feet began to stutter and I fell down in the gutter And a pig came up and parked right by my side Then I mumbled, “It’s fair weather when good comrades get together” Till a lady […]
The Watch, the Coin, and the Outhouse
The Watch, the Coin, and the Outhouse
This rural tale centers around an outdoor toilet; little Bradley and Grandpa are the action figures. Visiting his grandparents for the weekend, the two men stepped into a two-holer and took care of business. As Brad stood up, a coin dropped from his pocket. It was the silver dollar that Grandma Ovidia had given him […]
The Cigar and the Balloon
The Cigar and the Balloon
It involved a cigar and a wiseguy kid. Years ago at Dayton’s in Minneapolis, Cousin Jimmy and Uncle Art sat waiting for the ladies of the family. Uncle Art had just lit up his favorite cigar. Both commenting on the females of the species that went by, they noticed a cocky kid approaching. The kid […]
Bits, Pieces, and a Joke
Bits, Pieces, and a Joke
My hope is that you enjoy the writings I post and that you contact me with any comments and suggestions. For now you can use the CONTACT section of the blog or simply email me at elkfarm@wctc.net. These first few writings I’ll keep short. Eventually I’ll make some of them longer but will always give […]
Tina and Caleb I
Tina and Caleb I
For those of you who have read my Elkfarm emails, you’ll recognize these two thoughtful kids. This is the initial conversation they had, on the grounds of Amery Elementary School: Caleb. Do you like me. –I like talking to you, you listen good. Are we going to be friends forever? –Not sure, Tina. We can […]
Gouda and Wax
Gouda and Wax
The lobby of a church, a Sunday ceremony for the installation of a new pastor. The air filled with an excited murmur, the punch and cheese trays magnificent. By now most had drifted into the sanctuary, but a few hungry stragglers remained. That meant more cheese and crackers for me and not having to jostle […]
End of the Dinosaurs
End of the Dinosaurs
The end of the dinosaurs probably wasn’t a flash and explosion from a meteor hitting the earth or the lack of vegetation for these huge creatures. Recently turning up in a Piggly Wiggly grocery store in Nekoosa, Wisconsin, the package says it all. And the person who bought this last dinosaur leg it says it […]
Unique Story Starters
Unique Story Starters
Why English Teachers Look Frazzled, like a baseball that doesn’t have its leather coat and has been sitting out in the rain. This is a list of submitted actual analogies and metaphors found in high school essays: 1. Her face was a perfect oval, like a circle that had its two sides gently compressed by […]
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Jimmy and the Wedding Gift
Jimmy and the Wedding Gift
Dear Iola and Jubal, What a lovely wedding, what a beautiful day, what a wonderful meal we all got to enjoy on your wedding day. The Port of Call looked wonderful that evening. Charmaine and I had a great time, and we hope all is well with you both. But, I have a simple request. […]
Grandpa Ole Visits Daytons
Grandpa Ole Visits Daytons
In the 1930s, my grandfather visited downtown Minneapolis, helped along by Uncle Leonard and Aunt Ann. Uncle Lawrence from the farm came along. Resting on a bench across from the elevator doors, Grandpa Ole noticed an older lady shuffle along, press a button and enter the room that was the elevator. Fascinated, he watched for […]