Category Archives: Personal History

The history of Sam, and how he got to where he is from where he was

Blessedly far away

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Marchbanks

I’m home, and at least 150 miles away from all kin except my own family. Continue reading →

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Pushed over the edge

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Marchbanks

I feel likely to need some come-down help once I’m home. Continue reading →

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. . . and ef the crik don’t rise

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Marchbanks

The torrential rains from Hermine gave me a flashback to being caught in the Memorial Day flood. Continue reading →

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The Taco Bell Cannon

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Marchbanks

And now, for your enjoyment, I present my story of the Taco Bell Cannon. Continue reading →

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I found another one

Posted on March 6, 2010 by Marchbanks

Another air-check tape from KCOM, is what! Continue reading →

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And in the Department of More Cheerful News

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Marchbanks

As of last Monday, T got her promotion to a bigger store—annual gross sales in low seven figures. Continue reading →

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How to ruin your kid’s day

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Marchbanks

T learned that the new SOP to retaliate for getting fired for credit card fraud is to slash your store manager’s truck tires. Continue reading →

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Very sad news comes

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Marchbanks

L’s Significant Other is given three to six months to live. Continue reading →

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52 years

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Marchbanks

In which I get older. Continue reading →

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My father, 1943

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Marchbanks

My father as an aviation cadet, circa 1943. Continue reading →

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