It was a dark and (sort of) stormy night
Many memories of that day are hazy. After all, it’s been a few years.
I was in the eighth...
Grateful for family this Thanksgiving season
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
A post script to a Veterans Day salute
It is always gratifying to get feedback or responses from readers. First, it is nice to know people are actually reading my...
Angelkeep Journals: Thankfulness for Silver Spotted Skipper
Angelkeep long declared the dragonfly the official mascot of its location.
Angelpond thrives with many beautiful and busy creatures....
Who knew it would be so hard to buy Christmas decorations
“You might say it was a Christmas miracle.”
Longtime friend and News-Banner colleague Chet Baumgartner summed up our conversation...
A Veteran’s Day Salute
Editor’s Note: Every time I hear the word “veteran,” there is one particular person that comes to...
‘Finding Gen. Barnes’ — It might make a good movie
Sometimes the hunt is the most fun part.
That actually comes across as a little crude, but the point...
Angelkeep Journals: Eastern pondhawk vs blue dasher
Angelkeep took on a pride, albeit bordered on arrogance, when a common and Angelkeep-abundant dragonfly variety became known. Upon sight the name...
Message received. And it was no coincidence.
This week’s Saturday morning entry is closely linked to two recent ones.
Last week, we began and ended with...
Birthdays and basketball royalty
November 1, 2023. My younger brother’s birthday.
For years I have conveniently ‘forgotten’ when Chad’s birthday was. I do...