Not my Enemy
Solitude is not my enemy, I've met him many times, sitting at my desk alone, composing countless rhymes. In this respect, my muse, is in fact, dear Solitude. People suck…
A Dereliction of Duty to Women
The General Assembly Puts Medicaid Funding at Risk in Political Stunt at the Expense of Missouri Women. Missouri Republicans have proven themselves once again, and not in a good way.…
Mountains, Fountains
I placed my fresh, unopened can of Coke on the patio table. Instantly, a thick film of condensate formed on the black painted aluminum, distorting its lettering. The water, driven…
Canker Sores Make me a Cranky-saurus
Have you ever had a canker sore? They’re these holes in your mouth (always on the inside) that are raw and inflamed. They make it difficult to eat, drink, or…
Identity crisis?
I’ve noticed that my posts don’t really get too many views unless they have something to do with my kids or wife. That shouldn’t be too surprising, I suppose. They…
Can our Rural Churches be saved?
One of things I remember from my early childhood was being in church on Sunday mornings. When I was five or so, I remember the pews comfortably filled each week…
Home is Where the Heart Is
I love my job at Lake Regional. As Clinical Coordinator I have the best of several different worlds. I’ve had the privilege of providing my expertise to critically ill patients…
Why the GOP is Where They Belong
This week we’ve seen signs of a return to “traditional” lawmaking that existed in the years prior to the last Democrat controlled Congress during Obama’s first term. Republicans, for the…
Cancel Culture – Cancelling my Creativity
How the current political landscape has fed my writers’ block.
Fenced for Their Own Protection
Black, glassy eyes peered at me through five strands of cold steel wire. The sound of my old diesel truck alerted them to my presence and to their upcoming meal.…