Caught in a Goose Attack: A Backyard Showdown with a Mean Goose

Caught in a Goose Attack: A Backyard Showdown with a Mean Goose

A backyard rinse turned into a full-contact goose brawl when Dennis got bit mid-thigh by a furious mother defending her nest. What followed was part slapstick, part survival instinct, and all chaos. One goose, one brother, zero dignity—and a memory that still makes me laugh every time Great White comes on.

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Storytimes on the Porch: The Magic of Family Storytelling

Storytimes on the Porch: The Magic of Family Storytelling

My grandfather didn’t just tell stories—he summoned them. With a voice like gravel and a bobcat squall that made dogs bark and kids jump, Grandad Ben turned every porch into a stage. His stories shaped me, stayed with me, and now I’m writing them down before they vanish for good.

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Wild Kids’ Rodeo: Hog Riding and Backyard Bacon Bustin’ Fun

Wild Kids’ Rodeo: Hog Riding and Backyard Bacon Bustin’ Fun

We turned a pig pen into a rodeo ring, climbed the A-frame like stuntmen, and launched ourselves onto an angry sow named Suzy Q. The rides were wild, the landings rough, and Dad’s reaction? Legendary. Bacon Bustin’ wasn’t just a sport—it was summer survival, Pearl Street-style.

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