Home Alone
When my younger sister and I were growing up, we seldom had a babysitter. The philosophy seemed to be that children were in more danger staying with strangers than staying Read More …
Category: Inspiration
Kudzu Monsters
For those of us who grew up in the South, one cannot escape the sight of the Kudzu that covers the sides of the roads, entire forests, and power poles Read More …
Thicker Skin
Time is a precious commodity. For me to accept an editing job is rare since I write four novel series. So, if I take on the task of editing for Read More …
Fatherless Day
On June 1st, if my father was still alive, he would have celebrated his 77th birthday. Since his birthday coincided with the month when Father’s Day is set aside to Read More …
An Early Father’s Day Gift
Just wanted to share what my wife bought me early as a Father’s Day gift. We found these at the Flea Market in Marietta, Ohio, last Saturday in the old Read More …
Hide and Seek (Sometimes Invisible)
Growing up in Pleasant Hill, Alabama, had some unique pleasures. One of my favorite games when we were children was hide-and-seek. My favorite place to hide was near the top Read More …
School’s Out for Summer!
Earlier this week, my College Writing II students had their finals. This semester I had a lot of students with great writing abilities, and some of these I expect to Read More …
#Throwback Thursday
I was eleven or twelve years old (1977 or 78) when this photo with my sister was taken. My father worked for Northeast Alabama Junior College (as it was named Read More …
Cruelty in Nature
Not only are humans often cruel to one another, but even in the animal kingdom, there’s evidence of cruelty between species as well. This morning while I was driving along Read More …
Aetheaon Chronicles: Book Three
The rough draft for Aetheaon Chronicles: Book Three has been completed, and the revision process is underway. A cover unveiling will be announced in the near future. The interesting thing Read More …