Larry's Sorta Fun Stories

After an extended break, I'm back to share stories from my days running the Sugar Shack in Chillicothe, Illinois, during the early 1960s. I'm currently writing a book about my experiences called "Roc…

Ever wondered how a spontaneous elopement on a secluded island could lead to a heartwarming road trip? Join us as Domenica and I share our journey from Denver to Bozeman, starting with the story of b…

Ever wondered how a love story unfolds when two hearts come together in the most unexpected places? Dominica and I invite you to join us as we recount the whimsical tale of our unique island wedding …

Can a simple drive to the airport spark a lifetime of love and unforgettable memories? Join us as we welcome my extraordinary wife, Dominica, to Larry's Sorta Fun Stories, where we share the serendip…

I was on my way to Denver to see my son. I had decided to fly because he lives to far away to drive by myself. 

Delta Flight 995: Atlanta to Denver is a three and half hour flight. I had just found Ga…

Here I was traveling again. I’m not on an exotic cruise or an adventure in Antarctica, no I was on another road trip to my home town of Chillicothe, Illinois. I was averaging thirty five miles per ga…

So, I have lived in the Clermont, Florida area since 1998.  
 (I know I live in Trilogy or is it Cascades of Groveland, but I still say I live in Clermont.  Old habits never die.)

But before that I liv…

Rose Secretan completes her story about being an entertainer in Buffalo, NY.
Doc was the owner of the venue and a close friend. 
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Robert Stuber came into the studio and shared a Christmas Story about harvesting a Christmas tree with a tradition that stared in 1982.  You might be a redneck if ... enjoy.

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Larry reminisces about getting his hair cut my his barber in his small town that he grew up in.  Chillicothe, Illinois.  

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Rose has another story to tell about her days singing in clubs around the Niagara Falls area in the early eighties. 
She is writing a book and with each chapter she includes a recipe.  This story has…

I’m 14 years old and it’s Saturday just about noon time and my dad’s car needed washing. 

Of course, the reason I wanted to wash the car was because I could turn the car radio on and listen as I was w…

Chillicothe, Illinois.  2:16 AM – Tuesday Morning 1962   

I was sleeping in my bed in the back bedroom and heard the sound of wooden front door open. It was so quiet at that time at night. You knew wh…

It all started last Christmas when my sister came to visit for the holiday.

My sister is an avid reader.  Every time she comes to visit, she will bring several books with her to read.  Last Christmas …

Larry received a letter well over 16 years ago and he read it to music.  He didn't even remember recording it.  A friend of a friend sent to him the other day and thought you would enjoy hearing it a…

Since this is Larry’s Sorta Fun Stories I like to share with you some of what happened in my life and today I am going to introduce to you an old friend from my younger days.  Gene Grover wrote a boo…

A friend of mine actually heard one of the earlier episodes of Larry’s Sorta Fun Stories and she contacted me.  It’s Dorothea (Johnson) Jensen

Dorothea Jensen is proud to be one of a very few people w…

I had just started working at WMBD-TV in Peoria as a part-time Floor Director in early 1965. I was scheduled Sunday night, but I couldn’t stay away from the station weekdays as well.  Television prod…