Newspaper carrier, listener, customer service

Prior to starting eighth-grade in August of 1974, I got my first paying job.

A stereo, toys and music appreciation

The Towncraft stereo was situated in my parents’ bedroom, on a metal contraption also known as a 1960's-style entertainment center.

County fairs, lemon shakeups and old farmers

Not much comes close to the anticipation, excitement and adventures a person can have when the 4-H county fair rolls around in July.

Carnivals, games of chance and root beer

Growing up, I loved going to carnivals and fairs.

Flawed, but I am just going to be me

Practice what you preach.