Dan Beckmann appears to be an average guy living a common life. That is, until he begins to share his extraordinary collection of surprising stories. He finds adventure the way he finds friends—everywhere. Through his witty, lighthearted, and entertaining tales, he reminds us that the best things in life are free, that extraordinary adventures are always waiting just around the corner—and that it’s never too late to laugh your way to the finish line. No matter where you are in life there are people around you who help you step up, step over, or step to it. Even if you’ve stepped in it!
Acknowledgments
Falsehoods and Liberties
A Note From The Author
Bush, Brokaw, and Burglary at 39,000 Feet
Music in the Midwest: The Sound of My Formidable Years
Stars, Stripes, and Yikes!
Radio Dazed
Laundry Day and Local TV
“His Airness” and The Little Man
My Life and Times in the Middle East
“Is This Supposed To Happen?”
Golfing With an Arnold Palmer
Brother, Can You Spare My Dime?
Spies, Lies, and Videotape
Happy Birthday, John!
“Get Me People in Spandex”
Steven Hawking Unplugged
Space Cowboys
Music Mayhem
There’s Something Fishy Going On In Dubai
Floating from Finland to Florida
Epilogue
Lastly, a quick thanks:
Lastly, Lastly—About the Author:
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