A few of you have asked if I'd post some of my work so you could read it. I reckon some folks might respond by saying, "If you want to read my writing, you can buy my books," but I'll…

When Susie and I tell people that we're in the hospitality business, working at a large campground/resort, they often think of us as a vacationing couple. Many think of us as hosts who welcome campers to our park the way…

Although I haven't been able to write much for the past couple years, I have continued to read nearly every day. Most of what I read comes from the genres in which I write--westerns, middle grade, and children's books. Reading…

Susie and I both grew up in church.  We were taught to follow the principles taught in the Bible.  Although we continue as adults to live by those same principles, we have recognized and abandoned the teaching that led us…

I looked through my scribblings to find this essay that I wrote about my mother while I was attending college long, long ago.  I have edited it to make it current.  Although it's not a western story, I want to…

For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to write. Along the way, I have been inspired by a number of people, some of whom I would call my heroes. At the top of my list is my…

I haven't done a good job with my blog, but this year I intend to get back into writing mode and start behaving like a writer.  I intend to make an entry here at least once each week.  I want…

As I walked through our nearly deserted park today, I could understand why it was nearly deserted.  With the temperature at 117, the breeze that blew in my face felt as if it were coming from a furnace vent.  I…

Susie and I are headed into our first summer in Arizona.  We've already had several days with 100+ temperatures, but we're still excited about being here.  We plan to spend our weekends exploring this state, absorbing its history and viewing…

Susie and I had intended to return to Indiana for our fifth summer at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort in Fremont, but early in 2015 we switched to plan B.  We are staying in Mesa, Arizona, at Val Vista Villages…

Yesterday Susie and I spent a wonderful day in Chandler, Arizona, as we accompanied some friends to a chuck wagon cooking competition.  Each of us selected one of the dozen or more of the chuck wagons as our breakfast source…

Okay, Pardners, here's the deal: Christmas is coming.  I have books that you want to buy, and I have a few bonus gifts that I want to give you.  I have the best beef jerky I've ever tasted, some great…