The year was 1936 and my friend Fred and I had decided on a bike Odyssey through Germany during our 9-week school vacation. Fred had just turned 16, and unlike me, had never traveled outside Berlin. We spent many hours planning the trip, discussing what t...

They lived on the slope of Antelope Hill In a run-down and weathered old shack. The older ones name was Grizzly Old Bill, The other was known as Grey Jack. You always could see them together, Old Bill on the left with Grey Jack on the right, No matter, wh...

"Love," she says, turning back to me. "It is raining." "And quite heavy it sounds like," I agree as I step through the door. ”I could smell the rain the moment the door opened." "This is more than just a rain," the doorman tells us. "There are thunderstor...

A human in a Christmas mood,Was thinking what he shouldFor Christmas buy for family.So to the shopping mall went heWith hopes quite high and expectationsTo get some early buying inspirations.For brother Jim he bought a bookAbout the voyages of Captain Coo...

This morning I am happy. I am happy because I can sit in the sun. It feels good to see the sun after so many dreary, dark days. The snow has melted away and the ground is now dry. I take off my shirt and lay it in my lap, I am ready. My friend Peter sits...