This collection of humor essays by Ohio native and author Michael Pollick recounts his days growing up in Stow, Ohio, a suburb of Akron located near the campus of Kent State University. In this first volume, Pollick covers such topics as the legendary Stow Fourth of July parade, favorite Stowbilly foods, Archie the Snowman, Workman High School and the lost art of making cinnamon toothpicks. Future volumes of the Growing Up Bulldog: Stowbilly Chronicles will tackle subjects like parks and recreation, favorite teachers, places to see, things to do and underground Stowbilly traditions. This volume also includes bonus material from the author's Collateral Damage Report and (Lost) StoryHouse Coffee Essays collections.