DZ Writes This Week
As I look back, I have a whole lot more life behind me than I have in front of me on this earth.
It has been quite a ride. I had way more downfalls than successes.
Who can I honestly blame that on? ME.
One of my greatest downfalls of many was my addiction to...
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The DeeZee Spirit By Darrell Zegers
As I get older, I’m finding that life is full of things I’ve not known before - some good and some not so good. I’m scheduled for back surgery the day this article will be in the paper. I’m scared to death. I’ve never been in a hospital before. I’m always the guy that takes...
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The DeeZee Spirit By Darrell Zegers
DZ Writes This Week...
Some unusual things have been going on in my life.
My grandchildren have moved in and out and haven’t managed to take their livestock with them.
First, they left me with two cats and a dog. The cats don’t bother me much except one of them can howl like a tornado warning siren when...
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The DeeZee Spirit By Darrell Zegers (from his book “The Best of DZ”)
Dreaded Dentist Deal
I doubt there is a person alive who enjoys going to the dentist, but no one can possibly dread and fear it as bad as I do. What makes it even worse is the fact that my wife works at the dentist office. She makes regular appointments for me and sees to it...
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The DeeZee Spirit By Darrell Zegers (from his book "The Best of DZ")
DZ Writes This Week
I’m getting older by the minute, and time is running out for me.
I got a crazy idea, rented a car, and took off for the Grand Canyon.
My old ‘54 Ford is my favorite car to drive but it gets about...
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The DeeZee Spirit By Darrell Zegers (from his book “The Best of DZ”)
The Ad-Venture to Save Two Percent
One recent Saturday, I went to West Des Moines to see an old friend. He had a car for sale that I was interested in. I told him I would meet him at Cheddar’s for lunch. Even if we could not make a deal, I would get a chance to have...
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The DeeZee Spirit By Darrell Zegers (from his book “The Best of DZ”)
Feathered, frustrating soloist
I’m not going to bore you people and tell you that I’m sitting at a picnic table in southern California writing this article or that it is 74 degrees.
I’m not going to tell you that I’m going to the NHRA winter national drag races in Pomona on Thursday and Friday.
If I were to...
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