5 Series I Grew Up with and Their Impact on Who I Am Today
The Hardy Boys Who doesn’t love a good mystery? I remember hiding under my blankets with a flashlight, reading the latest Hardy Boys book I managed to get my hands…
Ten Great Speeches in No Particular Order and Why They Speak to Me
A few months ago, I found myself in a house outside Garfield, Arkansas. It overlooked Beaver Lake from a prominent hilltop, and with me were six other creative people. By…
My Top Ten Favorite Books of All Time
There are just too many good books to read.
The Smartest Dumb Guy in the World
As a person who has lived five decades, I often lament the fact that I am not as smart as I knew I was when I was a teenager. Today…
Steak for Mother’s Day
Best to cook it low and slow. Tonight is Mother’s Day. I know it really fell two days ago on the calendar, and I assure you I am not making…
I Cannot Imagine Not Reading
The joys of reading have always been an addictive pleasure for me.
Chadwick Boseman Will Be Missed
I am going to miss seeing Chadwick Boseman acting in movies. The movie 21 Bridges came out on Netflix yesterday, and I had to see it again. I saw it…
I Like It Frosty
Northwest Arkansas has been blanketed by snow (actually, tiny little ice pellets that resemble snow). Many people panicked. Some still are, hiding away in their homes in front of the…
The Real Jack Reacher
I typically read science fiction, fantasy, and horror. But every now and then, I like to throw a fast-paced thriller into the mix. My favorites are the Jack Reacher series…