May 28Letters From the WarMay 29, 2023 On Memorial Day, we stop to remember those who gave their lives in combat to make a good life possible for the rest of us....
Mar 13An Ode to the Lowly Screen DoorThe screen door is an icon of my childhood in the 1950s, back in the days when people didn’t have air conditioners. When I was a child,...
Feb 25Character Profile: Phineas FletcherIf you’ve read “Teacups and Lies,” you’ll remember Phineas Fletcher as the guy trying to push his way into a romance with Susannah Reese...
Feb 3Doris's Frozen ColeslawThere are folks who swear by creamy coleslaw, and folks who prefer vinegar-based. If you’re exclusively a creamy-coleslaw kind of person,...
Dec 28, 2022The Green Rock From MarsBefore I start this little tale, I need to pass on one background detail. When I was a child, my grandmother told me I was fearless....
Dec 2, 2022Christmas JammiesWhen my oldest grandson was four years old, his big passion was superheroes. I wanted to get him something for Christmas that he would...