Bryan Carroll was born September 20, 1961. He passed away March 28, 2019 in Crescent City, California, following a lengthy battle with congestive heart failure. An incredibly private person, I won’t share very much about my brother Marine. In fact he’d be embarrassed, not for himself, but for me, knowing that I am crying as…

Usually, I don’t go shit with the bathroom door open, but I didn’t wanna miss the in-flight movie.

A few years ago the local weatherman came on the TV and stated that it has never snowed on the Fourth of July in the Reno/Sparks area of Northern Nevada. I remember thinking, “Oh, yes it has! 1986, in fact.” However, a check of meteorological records bears out that the forecaster was correct and I…

He knew the direction the so-called posse was pushing him. It had been obvious from the start. Their idea of justice was to corner and capture Medicine Joe, then after a few minutes of mock trial proceedings, string him up in the nearby tree. But Joe refused to let that happen – at least not…

Her: “Undress me with your words.” Him: “There’s a spider in your panties.”

It stood up and the cattle separated in fear as cow punchers ran for their lives. Only Sierra Pete remained in the pen with the ungodly beast. Soon another cowboy joined him, carrying a rifle and preparing to use it. But he paused, noting Pete’s calmness. “Whatch’ya plannin’ to do?” the cowboy asked. “Boss says…

“I know Sheriff,” the deputy said, “The kid’s story doesn’t make a lot of sense.” They were talking about the 14-year-old Franklin boy, found wandering a back road in snow up to his thighs. He was in emergency surgery as doctors worked feverishly to save his feet from a case of severe frostbite. “Well,” the…

Jesus sent his disciples across the Sea of Galilee in a boat. But soon the wind and waves began battering the craft. A short time later, Jesus, walking on the water went out to their vessel. The sight scared them. “It’s a ghost,” they agreed. “Don’t be afraid, it’s me,”Jesus responded. “If it’s you,” Peter…

Burning Man near Gerlach, Nevada was underway. One afternoon, in a local bar, a Burner struck up conversation over a beer with a long-time cowboy about religion. “There’s no God,” the Burner stated. “Why’s that?” “I’ve been around the world and I’ve seen some shit. We’re jus’ accidents of nature.” After a brief pause the…

Laugh and the world laughs with you; cackle and watch’em scram.