During my trip through the Petrified Forest National Park and Painted Desert National Park, I saw several ravens at several of the park’s… — During my trip through the Petrified Forest National Park and Painted Desert National Park, I saw several ravens at several of the park’s pullout parking areas. They wouldn’t move when I approached; so, I began to search for a deeper meaning of their presence in my travels.

Contrary to popular belief, the United States of America has never been the greatest Country in the world. Really? That’s sacrilegious and… — Contrary to popular belief, the United States of America has never been the greatest Country in the world. Really? That’s sacrilegious and anti-American, Stan. No, it is not either one of those; it is just the unvarnished truth. Why? First, the United States of…

SC’s Hunt’em Up Ryder along with his hunting partner, SC’s Hunt’em Up Bella, came along at a time in my life when I really needed a change… — SC’s Hunt’em Up Ryder along with his hunting partner, SC’s Hunt’em Up Bella, joined me at a time in my life when I really needed a change. I was working 60+ hours a week as an IT Manager and quickly approaching burnout.

It was a beautiful morning as I made my way to the galley of my ship for breakfast. Growing up on a farm in Kansas, breakfast was my… — It was a beautiful morning as I made my way to the galley of my ship for breakfast. Growing up on a farm in Kansas, breakfast was my favorite part of the day because the world is just beginning to come alive. The galley smells of bacon frying, and the…

A prompt from one of my writing workshops asked students to discuss the following, “Where is anger found in relationships and what causes… — A prompt from one of my writing workshops asked students to discuss the following, “Where is anger found in relationships and what causes it?” My thoughts… There is a wave of anger bubbling just beneath the surface. It is there when someone feels taken for granted. Patience and empathy are…

“What have you done for me, lately?” How many times have you rhetorically asked or been asked that question? I cannot recall the number of… — “What have you done for me, lately?” How many times have you rhetorically asked or been asked that question? I cannot recall the number of times I have asked this question nor can I remember how many I have been asked this question. …

In 2005, two little yellow furballs came home with me from separate breeders, and the legends of Ryder and Bella began. Bella came home in… — In 2005, two little yellow furballs came home with me from separate breeders, and the legends of Ryder and Bella began. Bella came home in May and Ryder came home in October. Both puppies had all the potential in the world and would make any Labrador Retriever owner proud.

As I turned on the computer yesterday and today, I saw once again three ethnically disparate groups of Americans disrespecting one another… — As I turned on my computer this past weekend, I saw once again three ethnically disparate groups of Americans disrespecting one another. One group was African-American, another was Native American, and finally, a group of Caucasian Americans all came together on the Washington Mall at the Lincoln Memorial. …

As we walk through life, we encounter many people who affect our lives for better or worse. Some people we meet leave no impression at all. — As we walk through life, we encounter many people who affect our lives for better or worse. Some people we meet leave no impression at all. How does your life affect others? …