Those of you of a certain vintage may remember the “I Love Lucy” episodes where Cousin Ernest (played by
It’s just as funny (in hindsight
anyway) when a rather-sheltered young man heads off to see the world. My son, like Lucy, is a red-head, which
sometimes seems to equate for a magnet for troublesome situations. You can’t help but laugh. So I'm thinking I'll put my writing skills to work and develop a sitcom of my own. I'll call it "The Hilarious Adventures of Dillon in Deagu". All based on actual escapades of my son. Like I say, I can laugh…now…
Series Premier Episode:
A two-suitcase limit is difficult for the most frugal of international travelers. But packing for an entire year (possibly more) is not for the feint of heart. My son Dillon (name changed to protect the innocent) faced that challenge in 2012.
A two-suitcase limit is difficult for the most frugal of international travelers. But packing for an entire year (possibly more) is not for the feint of heart. My son Dillon (name changed to protect the innocent) faced that challenge in 2012.
Enter our main character, a young lad who thinks it necessary to include a year’s supply of soaps, shampoos,
toothpastes and other essentials for his journey. That doesn't leave much room room left for clothes (starting with 45 of his favorite t-shirts) and
posters and electronic devices, etc. He shoves everything into two of the biggest
rolling duffle bags (one bright red, one brilliant blue) that Lands End sells. I
mean seriously, they are big enough to hide a dead body! (In fact, that gives
me an idea! Look for a body in a duffle
in one of my upcoming mysteries!)
