The joys of Father's Day
This ain't Ozzy and Harriet. Recently seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
The summer cycle launches
School's out for summer... Previously seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
Of AV, the birds and the bees
Audio visual, then and now--but the health talk never changes... Previously seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
The lure of wheels--from skateboards to Ripstiks
Kids love skateboarding and Ripstiks; that's kids of all ages... Previously seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
Medicine easier to swallow today
Home remedies today are precisely measures. In the old days, we just winged it. Previously seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
Chewing on changes in densistry.
Dental visits are easy now--but long ago, in a galaxy far far away, the dentist was akin to the Spanish Inquisition. Previously seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
Gearing up for baseball.
Red clay, blue skies, cool weather--and an expensive bag of geat maketh the baseball player. Previously seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
Tales from camp, now and then.
Prison food, getting short sheeted, and reveile--these are just a few of my favorite things. Previously seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
The prankster gene.
Fun with pumpkins, a coonskin cap, and a fishing rod. Previously seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
The art of childhood adaptations.
Remember the mini collectible footbal helmets from IHOP? They made great crash helmets. Previously seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
Pointed reminder of close call.
When a kid gets his hands on a bow and arrow without adult supervision--the Indians attack. Previously seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
Christmas is for kids--of all ages.
When Johnny goes to bed on Christmas night--the real kids come out to play. Previously seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
Wii-ning kids off the computer.
Just say, "no" and kick your kids outside. Previously seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
Life in the past lane.
Remembering your uncle's cool wheels or your brother's jalopy. Previously seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
Modern camping is all about the accessories.
Size matters when it comes to tents and inflatable mattresses. Previously seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
21st Century Hooky is no holiday.
Playing hooky these days ain't no day off for Ferris Bueller. Previously seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
Dinnertime tips for finnicky eaters.
What to do when Mom puts Brussel Sprouts on the table. Previously seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
Of candy girls and Sopwith Camels.
What were your favorite right-on tunes of the 70s? Previously seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
Safety is in the era of the beholder.
Plastic wrap, cigarettes, and the aerodynamics of your hand... Previously seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
A bicycle built for memories.
A bananna seat, a headlight, a deck of cards all combine to make one killer ride. Previously seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
Munching his way down memory lane
I did not write that headline--thank my editor. However, it aptly describes this gastric adventure. Previously seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
We talk like this 'cuz our parents said so
The older we get, the more we sound like our parents--with good reason. Previously seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
Memory Sticks
These are made of Hickory and hold more memory than a DVD. Previously seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
Debating the outer limits
Riding a bike to school was once a common right for kids. Not so much anymore. Previously seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
The kharma of raising boys
What goes around comes around—especially whe you come from a family of all boys and wind up raising all boys. As seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
Breaking into his inheritance
This column details the discovery of the "accident prone" gene sequence. As seen in The Bellaire Examiner and other Examiner editions.
Of cigar boxes and P.F. Flyers
Step into the wayback machine for a trip back to when you kept school supplies in cigar boxes, wrapped books in grocery bags, and when PF Flyers or Hush Puppies were GQ. As seen in The Bellaire Examiner and Memorial Examiner.
Silent journey
When the trains fell silent in Bellaire. Seen in The Bellaire Examiner, West University Examiner, and River Oaks Examiner
Downhill racing in Bellaire
How construction of Loop 610 ushered in an Olympic venue. Seen inThe Bellaire Examiner.
The barbers of Bellaire
The mysterious origins and survival of personal groomers for men at the outskirts of the Houston Metropolis. Originally published in the The Bellaire Examiner.
The Sarsaparilla Kid
The first installment of the column "Back in the days" which details how a 9-year old led his 4-year old brother into a local saloon. Originally published in the The Bellaire Examiner.
Bellaire and the Battle of San Jacinto
On the eve of battle against the Mexican army, Sam Houston received a strategic gift of unimaginable value. Find out how Bellaire, Texas was a part. Published in the The Bellaire Examiner.
Man In Black
Baseball umpires are vilified every spring on almost every diamond. But would it surprise you to know most believe they do their job best when you hardly notice them? Here's a profile of one of the most active umpires in Little League baseball. Caution! You might even get a little Zen out of this. Originally published in the Bellaire Buzz.
Sweeter Than Wine
The film Sideways has reignited the national interest in wines, or maybe just wine drinking. But getting the most from a fine wine starts long before the nectar ever caresses your lips. This one is dedicated to a special and father-in-law. Originally published in the Bellaire Buzz and Houston/Heights Tribune.
The Last Gunfight at the Rice Hotel
Every family has the tall tale about a lost relative--one that Uncle Bob or Aunt Martha swears is true. Here you will find a tale-chasing romp into the newspapers of yesteryear. It ain't National Treasure, starring Nicolas Cage, but you won't guess the ending! Originally published in the Houston/Heights Tribune
How to Build a Toaster
For the Tim Allen in all of us, Toaster recounts the experience of one man's two-footed jump into the world of electronics. While his connections may have short circuited, they sparked some high voltage fun and emotion. Originally published in the Houston Chronicle and Houston/Heights Tribune
Copyright 2008 by David Falloure
