Built by my Great Grandfather's Hands
Hidden away from view in the top drawer of a dresser in the guest bedroom, lies an old wooden cigar box. It is cracked, has faded brass...
Hidden from View
Sometimes, but rarely, I find a place that is hidden from view. These places are harder and harder to find today. I have a few that I...
Climbing the Steps of Life
Many years ago I was at a flea market and came across an old print similar to this one. It really caught my eye. That point where I would...
Rapids on the Beautiful Buffalo River
After hearing about this river from friends, watching videos on YouTube, and procrastinating for literally, years. A group of us decided...
Life is a struggle
Last year, I was hiking in a deep swamp near Sylvania, Georgia, and came upon this tree. Unlike the many picturesque, stately, and...
The Pancake - My Ultimate Comfort Food
There is something about the smell and taste of a pancake that makes me feel really good. Watching the batter bubble on the griddle,...
Christmas Presents
I don't need any presents this year. No fancy wrapping or bows, please. I already received my gifts and I'll treasure them. Treasure them...
A Better Life
This morning as the blur of my sleepy eyes slowly cleared and I scrolled through the morning Facebook posts; feeling like a troller on a...
My Time
Have you ever heard that on a clear night when you can see the stars shining brightly above, that some of the light you are seeing is...
Walking With my Father
I have a true love for nature. I soak it up and if more than a couple of weeks pass since the last time I was out in the woods alone, I...
