Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Foreword
Preface
Family Outing
Where the Buffalo Roam
Life’s Priority List
In a Pickle with the Law
Charlie
Twins
Meow
Tag, You’re It
Not My Angel
Young Apprentice
Consequences
One Man’s Junk Is Another Man’s . . .
Cosmic Alignment
Spokesperson
Changes
Staking a Claim
Counselor in the Making
What Could Have Been
Sir Isaac
Lookin’ Good
New Grade, New Experiences
Don’t Shoot
Academic Excellence
Random Thoughts—World Peace
The Motivator
Multi-tool
Open Invitation
Profiling
The Young and the Restless
Stay the Course
Grief
Just Won’t Stop
Pachyderm Problems
Hunting?
Engaging the Enemy
Gifts
One Foggy Morning
The Claw
Food for Thought
Some Assembly Required
Go, Granny, Go
Safety First
There’s Always Something to Smile About
Fashion Trends from the Garden
Random Thoughts—Summer Breeze
True Confessions
Just Dirt and Grass
What a Difference Spelling Makes
The Agency
Time Savers
The True Spirit
Disco on the Bus
It’s All in the Details
Proper Etiquette
Extra Effort
Promotional Gimmick
Looks Like a Job for a Bus Driver
Everyone Is Invited
Affairs of the Heart
A Little Off the Top
Halloween’s Full Moon
Intervention Needed
The Older Woman
A Pause Can Kill You
Friends to the Ends
Honk Honk
Random Thoughts—It Won’t Kill You
Patriotism: Pass It On
A Rock Unmoved
’Tis the Season
Scouting
Security
Signs Along the Old Bus Trail
Eveready
Pendulum Swing
Perspective
Herculean Task
Miscommunication
Math Word Problem
Don’t Forget to Twirl
It’s in the Smile
Top Ten Southern Advantages
Please Let It Be a Weapon
Champion
Perpetrator
Kid Bell
Your Order, Please
Tour Bus
Freedom
Random Thoughts—Listen
Uninvited
Weather Aware
Genetic
Multitasking
Go West, Young Man
Parental Neglect
Apologies
Gift Advice
Out of Context
Adopted
Escape
First Responder
Run, It’s a Trap
A Boy from the Past
Guess Who?
Silver Bracelets
Finding Rest
Family Tree
Mr. Grammar
Pay It Forward
Bold Move
Deep in the Heart of . . .
Tools of the Trade
Icing on the Cake
The Lookout
Facing Mortality
Miles to Go and a Promise to Keep
Thanks, UPS
Dreams Die Hard
Invitation
About the Author