Stories Along the Way

By Paula E. Gelbach

Years ago, my father would urge me to accompany him to the side porch of our home in order to tell me stories of happenings in his life while he was growing up. It was usually after the family evening meal and he would sit in his rocking chair, light up a cigar and begin one or two of his true stories. He never wrote down any of the stories he told me, but he was a master storyteller.
I believe I got the idea of sharing lifes happenings from my father. But unlike him, I have chosen to write down a few. I have written them mainly for my family to read and enjoy. They know me so well.
Each of the eight stories in this book are unrelated and they are all true. They are set in different places in different times in the authors life, each one with a unique story to tell.
This book of short stories is written for older children, teenagers and adults. The author hopes readers will find that the stories shared are an amusing read.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jul 26, 2013
• ISBN: 9781483671888

Paula E. Gelbach

Born in Pennsylvania, Paula Gelbach grew up in Washington D.C. She attended four years of study at Wells College, Aurora, New York. After receiving her BA at Wells, Paula went on to teach in elementary school in Maryland and Connecticut. She received her Master’s Degree in elementary school education at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, Connecticut. This is her second book.

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Rev. date: 08/22/2013

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Contents

Dedication

Chipmunk’s Surprise

Creative Cooking

Poor Judgment

Two Big Black Boots

Imagination Rises With The Sun

Lady Lost

Intruder in the Night

A Love For Winston

Dedication

I dedicate this book to Scott Johnson, my long-time dependable computer teacher without whom it is questionable if my manuscripts would ever get to their destination(s) correctly and on time. In addition, I want to give special mention to my husband, Charles, who gave me the needed support and the encouragement to accomplish my tasks. My husband was with me when most of these true stories took place.

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Chipmunk’s Surprise

Living in Maine in the winter means that dealing with rodents is likely to become a part of life. Not like a relative, nor a friend, but someone or something that moves into your