The Odd Little Book

by Eugene E. "Duke" Ellington

Overview

Over his 84 years, the author has observed many humorous incidents, heard and read many humorous things and has had many original humorous thoughts. He has also developed a life philosophy which he has summarized into short sayings. For some mysterious reason, he has been able to remember much of this information although his memory is failing in some other respects. He has decided to share all of this before it is too late.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543916720
Publisher:	BookBaby
Publication date:	01/08/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	92
File size:	513 KB

About the Author

The author is an 84 year old retired natural engineer who resides in Kerrville, Texas. Duke was born in Iowa and raised in Moultrie, Georgia where he graduated high school in 1950. He served almost four years in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant in 1954. He attended Texas College of Arts and Industries in Kingsville, Texas where he meet his future wife, Helen Stewts. He graduated in 1958 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering. After graduation, he worked for Conoco for 15 years in a variety of engineering positions. He then worked for the consulting engineering firm of Purvin & Gertz for almost 23 years, retiring as executive vice president.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 Things I Don't Know 3

Chapter 2 Quips 13

Chapter 3 When I Am Dictator 17

Chapter 4 Odd Little Stories 23

Chapter 5 Lines and Titles from Country & Western Songs 51

Chapter 6 Thoughts on Various Subjects 57

Chapter 7 What Were They Thinking? 63

Chapter 8 Tribute to an Odd Little Man 67

Chapter 9 The Golden Years 75