I have many memories about my family’s hunting expeditions.  Hunting was a way of life for me.  One of my earliest and fondest memories happened in our kitchen at home after midnight.  

I am dumb.  Sometimes I don’t realize what is happening till much later.  This happens when something good is happening to me and I can’t believe it.  The only thing worse is making a fool of yourself afterwards.

You may already know about my fear of hospitals. It is horrifying for me.  This may shed light on why I have this fear.  One time an orderly asked me to leave the hospital, and I was sober.  

Tis the season.  Yes, the holiday season but, it causes me to reflect on things.  I have already told you about one miracle but there are more.  I am blessed. 

Everyone has holiday memories. They might be happy, fun, or not so happy.  I marred into a very large close-knit family.  They take turns hosting a holiday meal.  The last time Alice and I hosted; 32 family members attended. Stuff happens and I want to tell you about it.

A person’s car can mean a lot of things to them.  Transportation, status symbol, investment and more.  I used to work in the auto industry and loved it.  Here I learned the ins and outs about cars.  Over my lifetime I have owned many cars.  Some better than others.  This is an homage to all of them.  

The family is resistant to change.  So, it is easy for something to become a family tradition.  Example, for the last 40 years I must supply the knife to cut the turkey at thanksgiving at the in laws house.  It is now just expected of me.  This podcast is some of my family’s traditions. 

Alice comes from a large family.  I have talked about them in the past.  Here I want to probe a bit deeper. I want to share just a few experiences about being married to Alice, my In laws and how the Catholic religion has influenced the situation.

So, I am sure if you have listened to any of my podcasts you find them unusual to say the least.  I decided to tell you about some stuff that if I did not live it, I would not believe it.  This is more than coincidental things happening.  I am sure the greater powers had something to do with it.  

Alice and I have been through a lot in life.  This memory is great for me but could have been a disaster for Alice if she swallowed.   She spit instead.