December 1996. I had four loose molars during the maternal family get-together. One on each side, top and bottom. I did not feel any of the molars were ready to come out. I had been eating very carefully so that I would not prematurely cause a tooth to fall out and have ensuing blood. Well, it just... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Sunday, September 19, 2021
The Good Times Roll
When freshman year ended, I felt a mixture of feelings. I was excited about having a summer break. Summer break meant sleeping in. No more six a.m. waking up. I was free to go wherever I wanted. However, I found myself having a great time freshman year. I did not want that part to end. I did take... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
D-I-C-K
June 2001. "Come here," Cousin Amanda told me in Grandma's playroom. Ann and I were with her while Mom talked to Grandma in the living room. I went up to Amanda. "Come close," she said. I leaned in for her to whisper. "D-I-C-K," she spelled out for me. "Where'd you learn that?" I said. "I just know... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, September 12, 2021
A Deadly Left Turn
May 23, 2001. Dad picked me up from school. Nothing big had happened that day. It was another day of a freshman year of high school that was coming to a close. "A student at your school died," Dad said. "What?" I said. "Who?" I couldn't believe this. We had lost a senior during Easter break. The... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
The Longest Loose Tooth
The longest loose tooth I ever had was a molar on my lower left mouth. I had it loose from July 1996 to April 1997. The permanent tooth grew up but was not enough to loosen the back half. I tried once to have Mom yank it. I put an end to the mission because it felt like she was trying to take out a... Sign in to see full entry.