Links to most viewed posts along with some of my personal favorites.
A Happy Queen Reflecting on life in the empty nest.
Daddy’s Princess A “pre”wedding kick down memory lane.
Sleeping with a Grandmother Celebrating the news our first grandchild was on the way.
I am the Father Watching my son become a father.
Another Masters Remembering Mom.
3 Minutes in Osceola Mills Published piece on a Military funeral. This is the gateway memoir that got me hooked on writing.
Love Always A letter to my unborn grandchild.
Picture Perfect Why wedding photographers matter.
Cornfields. Celebrating the life of Isaac, our Chocolate Lab
My Last Hello Addison Grace Holl. The best Santa role I may ever play.
Family Ink Longer than most, this traces the path of a healing Cardinal along the thread of cancer woven through the fabric of my life.
A Class Spirit A tribute to my Naval Academy Class.
How I got to Space A fun memory on how I got to space with my friend Astronaut Kay Hire.
I thought She was a Nice Girl Remembering the night I met Leigh.
Why I Write Why I write.
Montel and Leeza Another name-dropping, family vacation/small world story.
See You Next Year Transitioning from semi-annual to annual cancer check-up.
I thought I was Superman A train trip in the 70’s.
10,000 Years I read this at a Poem Reading.
Ringing the Bell An Outward Bound reflection.
Quietly. Home.. Penned on an overnight solo hike in the Colorado Rockies.
A Caveman’s Valentine: You can take a caveman out of the country, but…
When I was a Plebe: Reflection on Naval Academy Classmates.
Catch her on the Wye: Sustained friendships.
The Last Hike. Remembering Shamrock, our Yellow Lab.
Irish Rumble Strips: Ireland trip report.
Levi Touching Love: More Levi.
The Box: A look back on my military service.