The Goat:  Troy’s Version

The Goat: Troy’s Version

Of all the stories our family shares, this one probably tops the list.  Some of us just laugh ourselves silly when we re-tell this, and some cringe in terror. We aptly named the goat “Billy”.  What follows is my recollection of our time with Billy the goat....
A Half Second From Death

A Half Second From Death

I think at some point in my Navy career I developed a slight case of PTSD if that’s even possible.  The reason I say this, is that I have recurring dreams of the same type that wake me up whenever I get stressed out.  It took me a long time to associate the...
The Alligator Story

The Alligator Story

  One thing about Florida that is superior to all other states is the fishing.  Salt water, fresh water, brackish water, you have it all.  You can catch almost every kind of fish somewhere in Florida’s waters.  In fact, you can catch many things that are not even...