Coaxing Charles Barkley Into A Conversation

Coaxing Charles Barkley Into A Conversation

….(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 [...]

When Justin Sunk My Battleship

When Justin Sunk My Battleship

….(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 [...]

How I Impersonated Someone to Meet Reva

How I Impersonated Someone to Meet Reva

….(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 [...]

Meeting Stormin’ Norman Schwarzkopf

Meeting Stormin’ Norman Schwarzkopf

….(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 [...]

When I Met The Rapper Paul Wall

When I Met The Rapper Paul Wall

….(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 [...]