There are some things in life that other people can not do for you. Such as, lose weight, get fit or get you to heaven. Some things are just up to you.   more

Growing up, my dad would always take us camping and fishing in the summer. I would wake up in a damp tent and crawl out to a nice fire going and fog all around. Listening to the mourning doves and watching my dad fish in the mist had a calming effect on me. I was always amazed that dad was fishing when I went to bed and fishing when I got up.   more

I’m not sure I’ve ever been a farmer. more

1. War in the Ukraine. more

Rod Stewart’s top hit, “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” set a tone for young teens advancing into adulthood. In 1979, one could ask that question, but today, it might be considered sexual harassment.  more

Sleep is beautiful. But the physical act of sleeping isn’t. That’s why I roll my eyes during rom-com movies when the man wakes up early (yeah, right) to gaze adoringly at the woman he loves while she sleeps.  more

The farmer down the road was the first person to pay me for working. more

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In prison placing someone in solitary confinement can have detrimental effects on the mind and body. more

I'm five hours into Sunday night after Sophia's landing. Sophia is an 11-week-old toy poodle who is going to be my new companion dog. I keep taking her outside to do her duty, but she instantly wants to get back on my lap. She is lying on my chest as I write this column. more

My mother never made cinnamon rolls for breakfast or an apple pie for supper, leastways none that I can recall. more

All a telephone was good for when I was a boy was talking to people beyond earshot. more