Susie and I left Indiana on December 12 and headed west. I want to share some highlights from our journey so far. The first event of our trip actually occurred the night before we left. We had said goodbye to…
Read moreRhyme Time for an Old-Timer
Susie and I have finished another season at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Camp Resort at Barton Lake in Fremont, Indiana. We are still working for the next two weeks, but the pace and the length of our workdays has changed drastically.
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Excerpt from My New Book; "Five for the Trail"
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…
Read moreWhat I've Been Doing With My Writing Time...
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…
Read moreAt Least I'm Still Reading!
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…
Read moreThe Cowboy Ten Commandments
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…
Read moreMore About a Hero
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…
Read moreA Tribute to One of My Heroes
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…
Read moreBack in the Saddle in 2017
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…
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Here Comes the Heat!
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…
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