I didn’t flinch. Not out of some misplaced arrogance. I just never expected to catch something so large with my outmatched gear. I was using 2-pound fishing line. A small pole. Gas station variety. It…
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I Walked Through Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Home A Second Time
It’s never like you remember… I went to Laura Ingalls Wilder’s home a second time (author of Little House On The Prairie stories). This time I was an adult old enough to draw interesting conclusions.…
Caught My First Big Catfish And It Wasn’t Enough
It’s the simple things in life that matter most to you. I went out on a short fishing excursion with some friends from church. The goal was to catch a big fish. I got one.…
Joining The Paul Harrell Program Before Blessing Man Who Stopped A Fire
On July 23rd, 2025, I drove to Jonesboro, Arkansas to be a guest on The Paul Harrell Program. On the show, I revealed my new rebirth as a born again Christian and gave updates about…
William Bradford’s Missing Manuscript Was Found In An Unexpected Place
“Lean not unto thine own understanding…” – Proverbs William Bradford And Plymouth Plantation Over the last week, I read William Bradford’s Plymouth Plantation and the story of the pilgrims’ arrival in America on the Mayflower.…
Immersing Yourself In Nature Is The Truest Form Of Living
“I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees.” – Henry David Thoreau, natural philosopher. Nature’s therapy is more powerful than any drug. That’s why I emphasize “touching grass” daily.…
My Collection Of Paintings By Herbert A. Steinke
For the last few years, I’ve been buying art linked to an obscure painter named Herbert A. Steinke. I don’t consider myself an art collector. I just like stories — but more importantly, I enjoy…
