The Fertel Group

Writings

Travels with Dad

- Travel Clears the Mind

- Dad Meets His Match

- Props

- Money For Nothing

Radio Pieces

Published, publishing, thoughts committed to paper . . .

The Gorilla Man and the Empress of Steaks

Following are some excerpts from a work in progress, by Randy Fertel

Travels with Dad I: Travel Clears the Mind
People travel for lots of reasons. My father traveled in order to develop new prejudices. read more . . .

Travels with Dad II: Dad Meets his Match
When I was fifteen, I traveled in Spain with my father. We had the good fortune to meet a woman who introduced us to, of all people, Salvador Dalí. In Dalí my Dad, the Surrealist of New Orleans, met his match. read more . . .

Travels with Dad III: Props
My Dad liked props when he traveled. I liked to become invisible when he employed them. read more . . .

Travels with Dad IV: Money for Nothing
When we were heading off around the world in my teenage years, Dad announced that it was important to have tip money when you got to each country. read more . . .