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…
Writing Update 28 January 2022
The writing plate is not any less full this week than it was last week. Some exciting news has come out though: I have a spooky story included in The…
Navy Brat Life
My father served in the US Navy for 20 years, reaching the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Some of my most enjoyable moments experienced as a child took place while…
Writing Update 21 January 2022
My plate is full. In fact, I am probably spreading myself too thin in my writing, and that very likely may be preventing me from getting stuff completed on a…
The Expanse Is Over…or Is It?
Back in 2011, I kept seeing this book called Leviathan Wakes at my local Barnes and Noble store. I would pick it up and thumb through it. I thought it…
A Notalgic Trip
Cobra Kai season 4 poster. Back in 2018, I heard about this show called Cobra Kai coming out on YouTube’s subscription service. The prospect intrigued me. During my high school…
Do They Listen?
The son and I years ago on our hike up Wheeler Peak in New Mexico Do you ever wonder if your children even listen to you? I often thought every…
Time For Shopping Local
I have noticed that as I have gotten older the holidays and birthdays come more quickly until they become part of the blur of days whizzing by. Remember when you…
Something I Learned from a Movie
Seriously. What can you learn from movies? Aren’t they just for entertainment? They say that the things of value you really learn are from experiences you learn in life. I’m…