I was finishing up our next post when I came across this little jewel. I gave it a quick read and realized this is the perfect time of year for a repost. I was saddened as I scanned the words, we all end the year with high hopes for a better year to come. Sadly... Continue Reading →
Who is this Witch that you speak of?
This week's post is Chapter three as we go through our book. We begin to notice each boy's personality and watch as their relationship develops. Mark, the class bully, also begins to take his place in our tale. You may also notice a subtle Christian overtone has begun to develop; as a former pastor, I... Continue Reading →
Chapter 1
“The unlikeliest of hero’s” Well, friends here it is, Chapter one of "The Leech Cemetery Witch." Plenty of folks have waited far too long to get a peek at it. I've decided to post a chapter or two each week, (yes, the entire book.) But there's a catch, I need your help. We have a... Continue Reading →
THE TIN CUP CLAN’s final Preface
After the UMP-TEENTH revision, I think we have settled on the preface for The Leech Cemetery Witch. What do you think? Does it make you want to read the book? Does it sound mysterious enough? Does it make my butt look big? I need some feedback; I'm dying here. PREFACE Our adventure began many winters... Continue Reading →
Just slow down a bit
Wonderful things are growing at the Tin Cup Clan. It's not a story but we just had to share.
The Most Important Meal of the Day
How many remember fifth grade? More importantly; how many remember the lunch room? Most don't understand the politics, social exchange and class warfare that transpired there. So...for just a bit, experience the "lunch-room" through the eyes of the Tin Cup Clan. This is just a small excerpt from Chapter Eight, I hope you can get... Continue Reading →
Do You Have a “Loser’s Limp?”
I reckon I need to begin with an apology. Things have been a bit busy of late and my posts have suffered. I find myself answering E-mails inquiring if I am still among the living. Well believe it or not, I'm still kicking. But I fear there may be one or two out there that... Continue Reading →
“Stumbling Blocks” or “Stepping Stones”
As I write these stories my fervent hope would be; they become as real to you as they are to me. I want you to know the boys,see they're home town when you close your eyes, even feel what they feel. That statement may seem a bit "campy" but please dear reader, do me the... Continue Reading →
The Troublesome Red Head and his Family
David Byrge; Better known as "Stick" by most. We're gonna look at his family next, what forces came together too forge such a personality. As parents, I believe we often forget that our kids are (for lack of a better comparison), tape recorders of a sort. They spend their young lives constantly recording anything and... Continue Reading →
Is there really a “Normal” family?
As promised, here is the first in our visits with the boy's families. I thought big David would be a good place to start since his family serves as "home base" for our boys. As a child I knew a big David, and his family was very similar to the David in the books, and... Continue Reading →