Retta, Mongo and Me

This collection of 23 short stories has something for everyone. These are stories about growing up in the midwest and using a younger brother as a "e;science experiment"e; in "e;The Tire Swing Incident"e; and then later in "e;Daredevils in a Barrel"e;. There are stories where the author's best friend, Mongo, creates havok by jinxing projects in "e;The Friendly Jinx"e; and using his brute strength to get them both in trouble in "e;An Order of Reeboks - Hold The Ketchup"e;. Of course his wife, Retta, gives her input in "e;It Only Has to Work Once"e;, keeps the author on his toes in "e;Fishing Married Style"e;, and confuses him in "e;Presto Chango"e;.In this book we also learn "e;How a Bass Boat Can Enhance a Marriage"e; and the finer points of grilling in "e;Cooking With Fire"e;.The macho venture into cutting down trees in "e;Call Me Paul"e; paints such a graphic picture that you can almost smell the sawdust when you catch your breath from laughing. If you enjoy quick short stories that are sure to bring a chuckle or outright laughter then this book is for you.