Mo-Kan Mayhem

Mo-Kan Mayhem

I clipped a rogue tire on the last turn and went airborne—sky, pavement, sky, pavement, repeat. When the smoke cleared, I was upright, shredded, barefoot, and straddling a smoking go-kart like I meant to do it. No trophy. Just scars, laughter, and a helmet with a fresh flattop.

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Dirt Daubers
Backyard, Baseball, Stingers Eric Glover Backyard, Baseball, Stingers Eric Glover

Dirt Daubers

What started as a simple backyard ballgame turned into an all-out aerial assault after one perfect swing clanged off an old metal fence post—home to a very angry swarm of dirt daubers. Dennis ran. I hesitated. Bad call. Ten seconds later, I was shirtless, screaming, and getting lit up like a Fourth of July sparkler. The aftermath involved a makeshift ER, a can of Prince Albert tobacco, and a peanut gallery of laughing neighborhood boys. And when the swelling finally went down… I brought the kerosene.

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BB Guns and Bumblebees

BB Guns and Bumblebees

A hidden honeysuckle bush. A BB gun with one extra pump. A perfect shot—and the moment I thought I’d killed my brother. What followed was a fake knockout, a revenge ambush, and the sting of a lesson I wouldn’t forget. Childhood wars on Pearl Street weren’t safe—but they were unforgettable.

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Big Blue and the Pearl Street Boys

Big Blue and the Pearl Street Boys

A giant inner tube. A towering chat pile. One brave (and very unlucky) cousin. What started as a dare turned into a downhill disaster, complete with airborne wipeouts, dusty rescues, and a retirement no one challenged. Big Blue delivered the ride of a lifetime—and reminded us why no one wants to go first.

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Goosed

Goosed

A backyard rinse turned into a full-contact goose brawl when Dennis got bit mid-thigh by a furious mother defending her nest. What followed was part slapstick, part survival instinct, and all chaos. One goose, one brother, zero dignity—and a memory that still makes me laugh every time Great White comes on.

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The Bobcat Squall

The Bobcat Squall

My grandfather didn’t just tell stories—he summoned them. With a voice like gravel and a bobcat squall that made dogs bark and kids jump, Grandad Ben turned every porch into a stage. His stories shaped me, stayed with me, and now I’m writing them down before they vanish for good.

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Bacon Busters

Bacon Busters

We turned a pig pen into a rodeo ring, climbed the A-frame like stuntmen, and launched ourselves onto an angry sow named Suzy Q. The rides were wild, the landings rough, and Dad’s reaction? Legendary. Bacon Bustin’ wasn’t just a sport—it was summer survival, Pearl Street-style.

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