Category: Patapsco Days
In this series, Chet Almon confronts his fears and tries to satisfy his desires as he ages from a little squirt to an awkward teenager and a uncertain adult.
Bingo Disaster
Most of my year at St. Jerome’s grammar school was a pleasure, but Bingo Day in the 6th grade was an exception.
Wilding on a Hard Day’s Night
He christened me "Bronco Almon," more interested in fighting than understanding. School's a bitch. Life's a bitch this year.
Sunday Morning Coming Down
When I said, "Hi, how you doing?" this attractive brunette with a flip hairdo looked at me as if I'd spoken a foreign language. She said something back that had a "ya" in it.
4 and 20 Years to Go
I always liked Stephen Stills song, "4 and 20 Years Ago." Now I have, maybe, 4 and 20 years before I go.