When I took a Creative Nonfiction writing course at the local community college a few years back, we had to write about a real event in our lives. One that still evokes emotions in us now, as an adult. No… Read More »This One Time, When I Was A Lil’ Kid
Saving Private Ryan is one of my favorite movies. Tom Hanks stars as Army Ranger Captain John Miller, and Matt Damon plays a paratrooper, Private First Class James Frances Ryan. If you have not seen the movie, you need to.… Read More »Saving History
In today’s high-speed world, most of us are living life in the fast lane. Words that dominate our culture include examples like fast, rapid, automatic, and immediately. They all mean basically the same thing and as a society we demand… Read More »Secret Recipe
How often do you dread going to the mailbox? Or even just skip checking the mail altogether? When was the last time you received a real letter from someone? I’m talking handwritten, with a pen or pencil- words on the… Read More »When You Open The Box
In honor of Memorial Day I’d like to reposting this blog from last year. Happy Decoration Day, my friends! What people celebrate is an important part of folklore. The month of May is a busy and important time of the… Read More »Decoration Day: The Forgotten Holiday