You know that little voice in your head that says you’ll do a certain thing when you have “more time”? Perhaps you should tell that voice to be careful what they wish for. more

I had to take a foreign language for my bachelor of arts degree. more

School is underway again throughout the Ozarks. Just as when I was a boy, hundreds of kids climb on yellow school buses every morning at country crossroads or the ends of their driveways and lanes. more

According to the National Institutes on Health, Earthing refers to direct skin contact with the surface of the Earth, such as with bare feet or hands, (or with various grounding systems). Subjective reports that walking barefoot on the Earth enhances health and provides feelings of well-being can be found in the literature and practices of diverse cultures around the world. more

I thought empty nesting would be more peaceful. But as soon as the kids moved to college last month, a war broke out on the home front. more

What lady doesn’t like having a manicure or a new set of nails? Nothing is like a little me time painting one’s hands to face the world. more

Forty years ago I might have been planning another trip to the West about now. more

As an art graduate, I’ve found immense joy in experimenting with various art forms. The pure pleasure of creating has been a constant source of inspiration and motivation for me over the years. more

Have you ever been grateful you’re not good at something? This year I decided it’s probably best that I’m terrible at selfies. Truly, absolutely awful. more

Studies show that some benefits of having a pet are companionship, exercise, emotional support and can even boost mental health. It also brings dog or cat hair and time schedules for feeding, exercise and vet bills. So having a pet is not to be taken lightly. I wrote this poem a couple years ago. I think it is worth having a pet. more

A mere 60 years ago I was a 16-year-old boy about to start my senior year of high school. more

In Disney’s Little Mermaid, Ariel has a Secret Grotto where she stores treasures from the human world that she finds on the ocean floor, including gadgets, gizmos, whosits, whatsits, and thingamabobs. Or was she a common thief? more