My Ramblings: Random Thoughts

Buddy Oxendine

Mar 2014 · AuthorHouse

About this ebook

This book started as silly writings on Facebook that blossomed from there to what you see here. All my stories are made up and fictional but have some real characteristics, like people do drive, people do shop, etc. As you will see, they are written in the first person and I make myself the idiot, hero or whatever else one might call me. I referenced Starbucks simply because they are the most widely known coffee shop in the world. That story is also fictitious. My stories are not meant to be prejudicial toward any ethnic group. I have no desire to offend anyone. I wrote a silly story and people responded very positively and said they wanted more. After writing several stories I received responses about the possibility of compiling all my stories into a book. Of course, I laughed and thought that was silly, but the response was so overwhelming that I began to seriously consider it. A few close friends and family members suggested that I had nothing to lose, so I gave it serious thought. Finally, I was convinced, although grudgingly, to contact a publisher and see what happened. It is still silly to me, but if my friends on Facebook want it, I will make it available. The expense of making this book possible is small compared to the joy I hope it brings to my loyal readers. Enjoy the read and by all means, let me know what you think.

About the author

William, known by his friends as Buddy, has been writing for the fun of it for many years. Never having taken himself seriously, many of his writings found homes in the trash. Buddy is a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and also a Viet Nam veteran. Buddy is a 65-year-old divorcee who loves having the freedom to write about whatever comes to his mind. He has faced many hardships and uses writing as an outlet for stress, tension, and pain. The “silly” stories are the outlet that has brought him more comfort because they help to make others smile when they may be facing hard time themselves. Buddy loves to write and there may be a more serious offering in the future. For now, he is in strange territory and is enjoying the trip. Keeping it fun and entertaining his friends is what is of most importance to him. The phrase, “What goes around, comes around,” should have a second part saying, “Send your very best.” If sending laughter and smiles to everyone results in bringing laughter and happiness to him, Buddy will ultimately be the happiest person around for many miles. Buddy believes that taking oneself too seriously has caused too many disappointments, too many arguments, and even too many suicides over the years.