Garage Lessons

I'm a firm believer in children growing up without a room full of toys. Poor isn't all bad, it is a great breeding ground for imagination. BJ

BJ, I agree entirely. We never missed toys or $100 sneakers and concerts. We had each other. The street was filled with friends every day and life was never dull.

I think you turned out OK. Bent but OK. Good story without a lot of extras.

"Bent"! I love it. I'm okay, right. And you're okay too, I'm sure. Someone should write a book about that.

Jim,

This is very vivid. I can imagine you having these experiences as a kid. I grew up in Philadelphia, and your accent reminds me of many childhood friends. Great piece. I imagine this was the one you would have read at the writers group had your printer been working? Bill

Bill, Thanks. Yes, this is the one I would have read that day. It's one in a series of stories about growing up in the inner city in Wilmington, Delaware. I've done them for my children, grandchildren and whoever else comes along.

Bill, Thanks. Yes, this is the one I would have read that day. It's one in a series of stories about growing up in the inner city in Wilmington, Delaware. I've done them for my children, grandchildren and whoever else comes along.