Durward Swanson: Willing to Give His Life, if Necessary
I have wanted to meet Durward Swanson, a WWII Veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor, for more than 10 years, ever since I learned about his...
Saying Goodbye to the Circus
When the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus gave its last performance this week, I felt mixed emotions about the end of this...
Gardening Tips Not! How Spending 30 Minutes in My Yard Relates to Writing
I’ve never been one to work in my yard much. I come from a line of farmers but digging in the dirt does not fill me with joy. My...
