Category Archives: Stories & Tales

Come Here, Little Ground Squirrel

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Maynard

It was the summer of 1961. School was out for Lackland Elementary in San Antonio, Texas. Still, the wide-open school yard was a frequent meeting spot for some of us Air Force brats. The yard was full of little ground … Continue reading →

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BB Guns in Wichita Falls

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Maynard

At the Walmart on I-44 this morning. I passed by the cheap BB guns again. I’ve had my eye on one of those real cheapo Daisy models – $16.95 or something like that. There were several more expensive models, but … Continue reading →

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Busting the “Heads” in Germany

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Maynard

Now, when I was stationed in Germany way back in 1972 – 1974, my outfit was divided into three basic groups. There were the “juicers” – those who enjoyed an occasional – or more frequent – adult beverage. Then there … Continue reading →

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How NOT To Test-Drive a New Car in Wichita Falls!

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Maynard

It was time for a new car. It’s 2011 and the 1998 Chevy Monte Carlo, while not really showing its age, is still getting up in years. Up until now, the longest I have ever owned a car was 7 … Continue reading →

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Online Guitar Lessons

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Maynard

In January 2011 I started online guitar lessons. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, so I decided that now was the time to do it. I’ve had a few adventures during my life such as flying, skydiving, motorcycle riding, … Continue reading →

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I Might Fly Again One Day Soon – Maybe

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Maynard

Probably not a day goes by that I don’t think about the possibility of flying again. I’m pretty sure I don’t want to get back into it full-time, but I would like to get into the air and see how … Continue reading →

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Target Is Better Than Walmart in Wichita Falls!

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Maynard

Everything’s Better at Target! Shopping carts roll smoother. Really, other than being hit over the head by the shear beauty of the store as you walk in, the next thing you notice is that pushing a Target shopping cart around … Continue reading →

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Substitute Teaching in Wichita Falls

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Maynard

I was a substitute (reserve) teacher in Wichita Falls, “off and on”, during the period from about 2002 to 2007. If I add up the total time, it would probably come to a solid two school years. I think subbing … Continue reading →

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A Very Short Story About Flying

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Maynard

I Wonder What Got Me Started? I first learned to fly while stationed at Fort Hood in 1972. I don’t remember what it was that sparked my interest in flying at that particular time. I may have taken a friend … Continue reading →

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The Naked Truth About The Army

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Maynard

Can I Borrow That Skirt? The year was 1976, or thereabouts. I was assigned to the 402nd Military Police Company at the Presidio of San Francisco. There were two MP companies there at the time. One company would perform traditional … Continue reading →

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