Ross Cavins Short Stories

“You're projecting.”

- Wife Number Two, the Counselor

Beer, Sports and Porn

That pretty much sums up the thought patterns of a typical American man. Oh sure, there are males who think differently, but this is what American MEN think about 90%…
The Deal Breaker (Part 2)

NOTE: Please read Part 1 first. The little deal that was too good to be true, really was. Last week, the woman who offered that deal, was…
The Purpose of Fingernails

The lungs provide our bodies with life-giving oxygen. The heart pumps our blood, the kidneys filter our system, the eyes provide visual representations of the world around us. We've even…
Alone In A Movie Theater

You know what's great about a weekday matinee movie? Not only is it cheaper but every once in a while, you can get the whole place to yourself.

It's…
My First Date

Everyone remembers their first date. It's a special experience that you never forget. Like your first real kiss. Or your first car. Or your first computer.

My first date…
The Raisin Bran Conspiracy

I'm 36. I've been in love more than once and I've done my fair share of traveling. I've been to Disney World, I've seen the Grand Canyon, and I've partied…
Rogaining My Life Away

I've done it. I ordered the generic version of Rogaine. Minoxidil is the magic ingredient and it promises to restore my masculinity.

I know the negatives. It'll…
The Great Cereal Blog (part 2)

I don't look this gay.First, The Great Cereal Blog (part 1) Remember when you were a kid and it was a big deal to go to the grocery store? …
The Case of the Discolored Pepperoni

Can you blame me for adding stuff to it?By the time anyone reads this, I'll have been through the experience and we can all laugh about it. But right now,…
The Hating Of Duke

UNC vs DukeEvery year about this time, legions of ACC fans begin to tingle with excitement. The hardwoods have opened up and college basketball is well underway. Power teams are…

A selection of various short stories.

Overs vs. Unders: The Great Toilet Paper Debate

Over Is Right, Under Is Wrong Just the other day, I had to change toilet paper rolls in two of our three bathrooms. I didn't realize it at the time but that small event made me completely e [ ... ]

Things You Can Get For Five Bucks

The interwebs has changed everything. Not only can I order my Dominos pizza online, but I can control a client's computer or discover new music or research Germany, all from the comfort of my duct-t [ ... ]