You may be deceived if you trust too much, but you will live in torment if you don’t trust enough. Frank Crane - Historian and Sociologist.

If you are anything like me, you’ve been screwed over and learned a lot the hard way. You’ve built street smarts which have served you well. Some ‘normal’ people may even say that […]

In a recent post, Rick Cockrum asked the question, Can You Spell Bibliophile? Rick, thanks for the question. 
My love affair with books goes back to my earliest memories. I can’t imagine a world without real tangible books you can hold in your hands.
Books are my DOC (Drug of Choice)
I cherish my memories of…
Sitting next to my […]

I was digging through some boxes of old stuff, and I noticed something fascinating… Something that provoked a question about life that I’ve never asked before.
I stumbled upon my old report cards. After each subject was a space for a short comment. Every report card from 2nd thru 12th grade had two words describing my performance - WASTES TIME.
So […]

Are children today getting enough contact with the natural world? Do they still dig in the dirt, build forts, and observe the animals frolic in the trees? Do you remember the hours of fun you had in the woods with just a stick and your imagination? With all of our technology and entertainment it is easy for children to miss out on the natural outdoor […]