The fourteen essays and short stories in this eclectic collection were written for the author's own amusement. When his family and friends expressed their enjoyment, he decided to put some of his favorite stories together in book form in the hope that a wider audience might also find something in them to laugh about. The stories are all based on actual events but most have been embroidered with generous stitches of poetic license. The topics reflect the author's interests in family life and his involvements in flying, skiing and restoring old sports cars. And yes, in a few of the stories a little science sneaks in. But - make no mistake - this is light reading intended to entertain the reader.