Falsely Accused
Since my parents were pathological liars, I have always attempted to tell the truth because I hate to be lied to. Now, everyone tells the little “white lies,” as people Read More …
Category: Fort Payne
Fiddling Worms
As a teenager, I spent most of my summers exploring the woods, fields, and bluffs behind our house in Pleasant Hill, Alabama. And most of my time, I searched and Read More …
The Last Time I Saw My Mother Alive
When a loved one is addicted to drugs, it causes pain for the entire family. Whether the addiction is to illegal drugs or prescription drugs, addiction is addiction. However, the Read More …
R.I.P. Tom Petty
I discovered Tom Petty’s music during the worst part of my first marriage. Yeah, I was late to the show for a lot of reasons, but his ‘Full Moon Fever’ Read More …
2 a.m. Muse
For many years I have awakened around 2 a.m. in the morning. Without an alarm clock, I must add. By instinct, my mind jostles me awake, and I find ideas Read More …
What’s in a Picture?
With time, things change. Goals, dreams, relationships, and reality all change. What we picture early in life and the success we hope to achieve isn’t quite the way we imagined. Read More …
Friday the 13th (October)
In a little over two weeks, my newest Dee’s Mystery YA novella (Witch Cat) will go LIVE. Pre-orders can be purchased at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075X2FGSQ For those who have read the original short Read More …
Why I Don’t Hunt
When I was a teenager, my stepfather took me hunting several times. I loved fishing, but hunting? Not so much. Using a shotgun against little animals didn’t seem like much Read More …
The Hardships and Discoveries in Moving
If I detest anything with a passion, moving has to be at the top of the list. It’s hard to comprehend how we accumulate so much stuff during our lives. Read More …
The Old Porch Light and Toads
When I was a boy we kept the porch light on during the night. This light attracted night insects, which in turn attracted a small army of toads to feast Read More …