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In some way or another everyone strives to leave a lasting impression on this world to be uniquely remembered for. It may be by one's generosity, or benevolence, or having an expertise in a certain field of knowledge. Others rise to prominence with strong personalities, or in some cases, as an individual that marches to that "different drummer." In my case it was the desire to leave my mark as a spinner of tales through the medium of songwriting. This collection of essays shares some of my favorite, and sometimes turning point experiences and connects them to a song that was inspired by it. There is a fair share of laughable and tearful moments within each of these pages. This is the del ...

“MurMurings” are illustrated jokes, one-liners, and non-sequiturs reflective of my quirky views and observations of the world around me. My first draft included sequiturs, but they were later deleted and used to keep my dining room table level. But wait – there’s more! The “MurMurings” book is sub-titled “Funny Tales of Terror and Other Desperate Cries for Help.” The nine “Funny Tales of Terror”, which appear after every few pages of “MurMurings”, are hilarious (and true) short stories about frightening or tense events from my life. MurMurings is meant for people of all ages. Except newborns. They can teethe on a stale bagel. The Funny Tales of Terror include: My First C ...

A riveting compilation of Tampa Bay sailing history, humor and tales of seafaring adventures that everyone will enjoy, this collection of short tales will have you waxing nostalgic for those Kahlua Cups of yore, laughing so hard, that you snort rum out of your nose, and subsequently planning your next nautical adventure. These stories are a result of many local Tampa Bay sailors offering up their time and their memories to preserve history and remind us all why we keep going back out there on the water for better or worse. It is a fitting tribute to all the sailors in and around Tampa Bay who have gone before us and helped make Davis Island Yacht Club the Sailingest Club in the So ...