I began this blog with short stories of childhood hunting and fishing ("A Boyhood Afield"). As I detail, my hunting and fishing interests were inspired by my father and older brother. After some prodding from my childhood friends I began a series ("Childhood Memories") about growing up in Slippery Rock. "The Flig Stories" were inspired by a book I read by another Tom Fleeger. The most recent series of stories are entitled "What's Golf Got to Do With It". That's how I occupy a lot of my time in retirement. I live in Burleson, Texas with my wife, Lynn. I have two great sons, two wonderful daughters-in-law, and a sweet granddaughter. They all live in Portland, Oregon.