• It began with one. Out of nowhere, it appeared. A small owl made of straw-like material, decked with holly berries, greenery, and tiny pine [...]

  A Hoot Of A Christmas Mystery

  December 9, 2019
•   I’ve got a really big family. And we don’t always get along. I’m not talking about genetics. My immediate family has [...]

  When Family Feels Uncomfortable

  July 22, 2019
• With Father’s Day just passed, I was reminded of how the definition of “Dad” differs from person to person. I was fortunate. I [...]

  What Does It Mean To Be A Dad?

  June 17, 2019
• Cal didn’t care if it was a holiday. It didn’t bother him that lots of people were at their home to celebrate Easter. He was [...]

  Real Love Is More Than A Feeling

  April 22, 2019

•   “Stay, Aspen. Down, Aspen. Heel. Sit.” Sydney spoke commands to the incredibly excitable Aspen, her two-year-old Labrador [...]

  When The Pushed Envelope Pushes Back

  March 28, 2019