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This is the space for reflection, observations, fiction, and true stories. Nothing is censored. I’m on a journey to see where my writing will take me. I hope that you will enjoy what you read and leave an encouraging comment or helpful critique.
CAUTION: Some stories may contain “bad” words and adult content.
Excerpt from “Cousins”
Cold day Clint and Dickie are stomping through the woods in their worn, dirty coats. Each has a 30/30 over their shoulder and a full olive military [...]
Conduits Not Cups
We strive towards clarity. We cannot exist without energy. We are lost without a sense of purpose and value. And, hopefully, we are aligned with a higher [...]
Honor
He was shot and killed immediately. Six months after leaving basic training, a bullet catches him in the head at la Drang. In two weeks he would [...]
Majestic Place – a novel
Amber My mother, aunt Cynthia, Amber and I did a lot together. We drove all over the city of Columbus exploring different stores and sampling small tastes [...]
Love and Lapels
Slipping into a well-fitting suit jacket like is being in love. Its like there’s confidence woven into the fabric. Once the jacket is on, a quick tug [...]
The 6 Laws of Getting Sh$t Done GSD
If you have big ideas but you never seem to finish anything, this article will give you the framework to finally get something done. Your friends will [...]
The Gift of Pain
We all perceive joy and happiness differently, but pain is the great, beautiful, connector and our world would be lost without it. Pain is a part of [...]
Too Much Positivity
I’m sitting there, squirming in my seat. My emotions flash from sadness to embarrassment to hopefulness as the song lyrics slice at my jaded, 47-year-old psyche. At [...]
They Called Me New Hampshire
“What’s up New Hampshire!?” That was how they greeted me. It made me want to pour gasoline on them in their sleep, light a match and toast [...]
Do You Really Know Yourself? Zac Brown Band Does
How can a man live almost half a century and not know who he is? I don’t mean subtle personality nuances. I’m talking about core beliefs and [...]
Connect with your teen daughter on Snapchat
That same face that used to light up when she saw you now launches poison-dipped daggers at you for reasons you can’t understand. Where did your baby [...]