Monday, May 12, 2025
August 2001. I passed the written exam at Mr. Purlio's driver's ed school. I do have a funny story about the test. When you completed the test, you could head on out. Mr. Purlio was my ride. Therefore, I had to wait until the last student left. One of my classmates leaving asked me, "Is he your... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Cinco De Mayo
I have written before about how Halloween and St. Patrick's Day were major drinking days when I was in college. What about Cinco De Mayo? The answer is that I do not know for sure. Exams were going on at Loyola College. Rather than stay on campus, I would go home to ensure that I would get the best... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, May 5, 2025
We Parked There
I did my driving time with Mr. Purlio. Here is a sample of the fast talking Mr. Purlio with his instructions. "Watch the speed. You're one over. Now you got to get back to the speed limit. You're one below. You're at a stop sign. Look left. Look right. Look left. Go. Now there's a turn. Slow down.... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, May 1, 2025
When May Arrived
The arrival of May was always an exciting time for me when I was in school. Back during my K through 12 years, the arrival of May meant that the end of the school year was a month away. We were in the home stretch. When I was in college, exams were going to start that week. I was ready for summer.... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, April 28, 2025
When Dad Couldn't Resist
Dad has always had a sharp sense of humor. When I told him about one of Mr. Purlio’s driver’s ed students yelling "F--- you" at him, it was only natural that Dad would find a way to amuse himself. Mr. Purlio, after all, was an easy guy to rile up — and Dad couldn’t resist. The first time Dad saw Mr.... Sign in to see full entry.