The author relates his memoirs in a beautifully written collection of short stories. Full of wry observations and entertaining characters, College Days: Tales from the Life of a Professor-errant captures the latter half of the Twentieth Century in finely tuned prose. Prepare for broad smiles of recognition and numerous laugh-out-loud moments in this stylized account of a life well lived.
Many unique characters keep the pace moving: Palmer Calkin, who was willing to masturbate if it was a job requirement; Johnny Morris, who fashioned a tooth from a bright yellow toothbrush; Professor...