My Father’s Eulogy
My father passed away on January 2nd of this year. I've had several posts in mind but haven't had the energy to put them down. This is the eulogy I…
A 1980 Tampa Tribune Article Featuring My Father on Parenting
By BESS ADAMS COLEMAN "With my 5-year-old son, I'm experiencing the greatest love affair I’ve ever had,” said 31-year-old Thom Stork. "There are lots of rocky roads, no question about…
Catholic School made me a Sinner
I put in twelve years of Catholic school... I was released on my own recognizance but served parole under the watchful eyes of a Baptist college. You could say I…
I never got many Gold Medals – But I used to make them.
I once quit a job without giving two weeks' notice. I quit after my lunch break. The boss wasn’t surprised at all. I think she even wondered why it took…
My childhood “Boy named Sue” moment
In grade school, we wore navy blue pants and white dress shirts. The boys had triangular collars, while the girls wore the rounded ones that little Catholic school girls wear.…
And it only cost a quarter
It was a Jesuit, shirt and tie, all-boys high school. Everyone drove to school or had a ride. I rode the city bus. "H.A.R.T. Line" was the Hillsborough Area Regional…
My theme park – My babysitter
I grew up in the theme park Busch Gardens and its water park sister, Adventure Island. They were my babysitters. They were at Grandma’s house. They were home. They were…