Player Season

….(Continued from Chapter 21)….      As previously noted, Jessica (pictured above) was the seductive dancer who worked for the PussyCat Lounge.  But did I mention how she thought I was the backup catcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks?      I didn’t tell her I played for the Diamondbacks, she just assumed I was guilty by association … and [...]

….(Continued from Chapter 21)….      While the crowd was preparing for the band O.A.R.’s performance, I spotted the most challenging object of desire dancing onstage.  And just like Jessica from the PussyCat Lounge, I needed to figure out a way to get close to her.  The only way to accomplish this was to get backstage, but [...]

….(Continued from Chapter 19)….      Then I looked to my left and saw him for the second time in the past week … it was Sir Charles Barkley.  Like any kid my age, I grew up watching him on TV and I wasn’t about to let this opportunity slip – I just needed to figure out [...]

….(Continued from Chapter 12)…. “What brought you to Tampa?” I asked, sitting on her Zebra striped couch. “My dad was in the military,” she replied. “What does that have to do with Tampa?” I questioned. “This is where the U.S. Central Command Center is,” Jess informed. “Which branch did he serve?” I asked. “He was [...]

….(Continued from Chapter 20)….      We skipped through the line and were let in a side entrance to his booth, which was more like a concession stand.  Chris convened with him, Justin converged and Edwin congregated – I was last in line to introduce myself.      After a quick once-over, Paul Wall then smiled with his platinum [...]