by America's Storyteller | Oct 24, 2026 | I Like That Story
It’s not like I get my chainsaw sharpened on a regular basis. But I stopped by on a Wednesday to drop off four chains at Espeland’s Small Engine Repair. The painted sign says they fix vacuums, too, but Lane says most everybody throws their broken vacuum cleaners away...
by America's Storyteller | Oct 21, 2026 | I Like That Story
I bought this Stihl chainsaw about 30 years ago. It has severed many tree limbs in its service on the Gould ranch, which I appreciate—and none of my limbs, which I appreciate even more. ☺️ It has two tanks—one for the gas/oil mixture and another for the chain oil that...
by America's Storyteller | Oct 21, 2026 | I Like That Story
I knew the Ernster boys when they were really boys. Sitting side by side in church next to their parents, oldest to youngest, like steps on a staircase. They were all different, yet all the same in one important way: they were trustworthy. Probably 15 years ago, I was...
by America's Storyteller | Oct 20, 2026 | I Like That Story
What’s the purpose of a road sign? Sometimes it points us in a new direction. Other times, it simply reassures us that we’re on the right path. In this special milestone video, Jeff Gould, America’s Storyteller, reflects on reaching 1,000 videos on @YouTube and the...
by America's Storyteller | Oct 19, 2026 | I Like That Story
Working a booth at a trade show is like fishing. I enjoy it because I’m either fishing for sales or for stories. Both are enjoyable, and I usually get my limit. Here’s a picture Bob Uecker took of me talking to an ex-radio man named Barry. Barry worked at KISD, a...
