Masters of gloom
Masters of gloom By LEON YOUNGBLOOD Have you ever noticed there are persons who are walking Depressions, Depression personified, Depression overloads? These are not those persons who merely need medication…
Briar Circle
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Exploding watermelons
Exploding watermelons By LEON YOUNGBLOOD As if we do not have enough to worry about in this weary, troubled world, I’ve found something else to lose sleep over: did you…
Rocks and things
Rocks and things By LEON YOUNGBLOOD My friend Jules visited after a 10-year hiatus. The fellow is worth a few lines. I’ve known Jules for over 40 years, now, and…
Itches, aches and pains
Itches, aches and pains By LEON YOUNGBLOOD “I hate summer here,” my friend Clem Clemmons said. “I thought I’d pay you a visit before it got too hot. It’s not…
The stork’s visit
The stork’s visit By LEON YOUNGBLOOD (The young father who related this story affirmed its truthfulness; however, it’s probably a good idea to suspend disbelief it you’re reading it.)
Beaver darns
Beaver darns By LEON YOUNGBLOOD I am impressed by the volumes of knowledge a person can gain by simple observation. Slopping around in a swamp with son Mason, for example,…