William Lobb

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61 years from 61 in ‘61

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In 1961, it was all that was discussed. Even the endless Ford vs. Chevy background noise was a bit suppressed. Guys who sold their lives an hour at a time to make a hundred dollars a week stopped … [Read more...] about 61 years from 61 in ‘61

The Royals

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I think what galls me the most about the worship of the royals is simply this: I’ve been working since I was eight. I think I’ve been on the books and paying taxes since I was fourteen. I’ve learned … [Read more...] about The Royals

Third Grade Math

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What-the-fuck, I’m trying to do third grade math with the grandboy. Multiplication, simple shit. 5x7, “Thirty five, boy, let me write out the times table for you” “What’s a times table?“ Then he … [Read more...] about Third Grade Math

Driving Whisky

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https://www.amazon.com/Three-Lives-Richie-OMalley-Thriller/dp/B08BF2TY78 Pearlman pulled a bottle of Jamison’s Irish Whiskey from a brown bag as we bounced in the Jeep. We were headed up the road … [Read more...] about Driving Whisky

Dead or Jail…

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Luis’ cousin, Sixto, warned him one time, “That white guy is fucked up.” I went after Sixto with a bat for saying that. He had a knife. It was a bad fight. Luis broke it up. I was going to fight … [Read more...] about Dead or Jail…

I Don’t Ever Want To See That Guy Again

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I was off the bike, at least any serious riding for the past year. Covid took athletes heart and turned it into afib and heart failure. Not riding wrecked my back. My knees are a mess. It’s been a … [Read more...] about I Don’t Ever Want To See That Guy Again