Some days I feel as though I am manifesting Donald Trump in my life. Not that I want to bomb… Read more The Proverbial Cart before the Horse
Category: Essay, Opinion, Editorial
The Last Time my Dad Went to Church
It was a story I had heard repeated many, many times as a kid. My dad would be talking to… Read more The Last Time my Dad Went to Church
Childhood Punishments–NOT
I have said before that I didn’t get punished much growing up, and I attribute it to the fact that… Read more Childhood Punishments–NOT
Childhood Punishments, Part 3
Funny how the most memorable punishments I endured came at the hands/commands of my father. As the youngest of eight… Read more Childhood Punishments, Part 3
Childhood Punishments, installment 2
This may fall into the category of Kristi Noem, so reader beware. There were many of my teen years where… Read more Childhood Punishments, installment 2
Childhood Punishments
I would be the first to say that I wasn’t a very naughty child. Being the youngest of eight siblings,… Read more Childhood Punishments
Strong and Thriving
I am strong. Not necessarily mentally, though I do feel fine in that respect. I am happy, content in my… Read more Strong and Thriving
Escape the Present by Reflecting on my Past
The state of the world (primarily the United States) troubles me greatly, and I have felt paralyzed of late. My… Read more Escape the Present by Reflecting on my Past
The benefit of not having many years to live
As I sit here trying to make order to my thoughts in order to write a post about writing, my… Read more The benefit of not having many years to live
Itchy Boots and Me
While putting together my 2025 Christmas letters, I started watching Itchy Boots @ItchyBoots on YouTube. About three years ago an… Read more Itchy Boots and Me
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