Collection of stories from a kid living in the neighborhoods of Chicago, attending Lane Technical High School, Illinois College, entering the Army Reserves at 19 to see if I could make it and retired as a Sargent First Class 22 years later. Father of four, 3 girls, one boy, Grandfather of 2 girls. Married for thirty years to Susan and live in Woodstock, Illinois. Devote Catholic and member of Knights of Columbus.