There are many hysterical stories associated with my parents and family. There is one that has been the source of great laughter over the years.  The  event  occurred  one weekend when my parents drove me to a tennis tournament in another city. After my match, I was hungry, so my dad drove us to Shoney’s. I don’t know if they are still around, but they used to have a big breakfast buffet.

My dad loved to eat. It was a real hobby for him. As   a result, he had the “Dunlop” disease. His belly “dun- lopped” over his belt. Whenever he sat down to eat, he would often unbutton his pants so his belly could breathe. This day at Shoney’s was no different. He happily brought back two plates of food to the table, unbuttoned his pants, and commenced eating. When he finished, he picked up the two pla…