The Little Engine That Couldn’t
Jeffrey T. Bookman (JT) was the only man I've ever known who could dress like a circus clown and still close a deal. He was wild and unpredictable, with an impeccable sense of humor and a gift for peddling clunkers for more than they were worth, even if they didn’t have an engine.
Damn, it Felt Good to be a Gangster
It pains me to think of my younger days, and how we tested the bounds of absurdity, but damn, it felt good to be a gangster.
Never Buy Cheap Liquor In Ohio
When grandma says, “Give me that receipt,” you best get out of the way.
You Might Want to Buy Your Kid a Used Car
What parent wouldn’t want to buy their kid a new car for graduation? I’ll tell you who: Rusty Moreland’s dad. You’re not gonna believe this sh*t.
How to Quit Your Job Like a B̷o̷s̷s̷ Delinquent
My first (real) job was working at a fast-food restaurant in the 80s, but it took a minute for my boss to learn that I only took orders from paying customers.
I Survived The 80s and Lived to Tell About It
Mitchell T. Lancaster was a high school legend who flaunted a reckless coolness you'd expect to see from an A-list celebrity. But none of us girls could have known about his passion for making forbidden pottery.
Woman 'Lucky to be Alive' After Hypothetical Pipe Burst
An Atlanta woman is lucky to be alive after a bizarre incident involving an imaginary water leak nearly took her out. Sources close to the woman say she’s still “shook” but expected to make a full recovery.
Not All Girls Are Scout Material
From the moment I slipped on that first faux stiletto, my mother knew she was in trouble. The year was 1973 and the power struggle between us was about to take a sharp left.