It's My Story and I'm Sticking To It
Shortly after Desert Storm and I returned to Germany, I was transferred to a new company for the last six months of my military commitment. When I got to the company, I couldn't believe the racial division that was going on in the unit. I remember thinking, "This is 1992! Shouldn’t we be past all … Continue reading The Fixer
Not that long ago, I was making lunch for my younger kids as they started (for what had to have been the 1 millionth time) the animated movie Toy Story 3. If you are familiar with the movie, the very beginning can be very emotional for parents. Like I said, I've been forced to watch … Continue reading Time Flies
The air was crisp but the sun shone bright in the Northwest Indiana sky. Christmas Eve would normally signal a time of excitement for a 13-year old, especially for me because my 14th birthday would be in three days. However, Christmas lost its magic and luster over the years and this was about to be, … Continue reading Unwanted
May I impart just a little bit of life wisdom to you? Don't sleep with poisonous snakes! You may think this is a no-brainer, but apparently, it isn't. Who would do such a thing you ask? Well, you're looking at him… err… reading him?! I slept with a poisonous snake in my sleeping bag! This … Continue reading Rolling With The Punches
When people hide their dark secrets, danger is never too far away. The question is: does your dark secret hurt someone you care about or is it you who gets hurt?
When I was growing up, we didn't have a lot of money. It wasn't that we lived in an exceptionally nice area or anything, but the things I was forced to wear to school were clearly outside the range of acceptable fashion no matter where I would have lived—especially in the early 80s. Having to … Continue reading My Ugly Yellow Jacket
The brisk November air made the hair that hung down next to Heather Gibbs’ face dance as she walked through the lazy streets of her small hometown of Jasper. Not much happens in Jasper, Ohio. Some would say it’s a rather boring town and in most cases, they would be right. That will not be … Continue reading Mama’s Gonna Be Fine
I have determined I do not like getting hit in the face with a rake handle. I don’t know what your take on it is, but I can unequivocally say it is not my favorite thing in the world. However, when you have a younger brother like mine, who eggs you on until you chase … Continue reading Rake Handles Hurt
Today I want to share with you a passion I've had since I was a kid. I used to make up stories for fun all the time but once I graduated high school, I lost sight of my passion and wrote sparingly over the last 20+ years. I am excited to share with you a … Continue reading Distant Lover
“I DON'T WANT TO DIE TODAY!!!" was the cry coming from the backseat. My youngest brother, Eric, has always had a way of expressing his feelings. Not that I ever helped him develop this in any way. We lived in a little town called Broken Bow, Nebraska, and were taking my middle brother, Mike, to … Continue reading I Don’t Want to Die Today
Steven L Struble 