The Stocked Bunker
Bunkers are fortifications built below ground to protect people in case of an attack or a tornado. The military used them to house...
Let There Be Noise
Some friends of ours just had their first grandchild and the excitement is still overflowing. They were over the other day, visiting and...
Negativity Kills
In the past, I have led several small groups as well as collaborated on projects and causes from reaching out to the homeless to bringing...
The Hat's Back, Jack
In 1985, I began working for Dominos Pizza. I stayed with them for close to thirteen years before jumping ship and going to work for...
The Ending of Summer Vacation
It’s almost here. Five more days, actually. I’m not sure when it begins in your neck of the world. We have nephews and nieces who have...
The Red Ink
I know you’ve been paying attention to my tweets and the Mess’s Facebook updates, so you know that I’m in the middle of editing Losing...
A Cigar Means I Have Time
My youngest son, Zachariah, used to smoke cigarettes. I’m glad to say that he has quit and has been smoke-free for almost four weeks. ...
According to Research
I’ll be the first to tell you that research is important. I’m not referring to writing research, although that is extremely important as...
Patterns
My dad called the other day. He’s not a big one for talking on the phone. His is even one of those ancient flip phones that people...
You Like Hot Dogs?
“You’re not going to eat that are you?” I glance down at the hot dog covered with chili and onions in my hand, waiting to be devoured. ...
