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WINGS
to the souls who burn with vision- who with eagles soar to see beyond the earthbound horizon, though my fledgling wings have borne me…
"Finding Home" is now available on Amazon.
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RESTLESS
Impatience and discomfort steal from the mind gentle visions The visions that soothe and satisfy the soul. This body is in pain, restless, restless,…
DEAR
ah, dear friend of mine guide me through that which I cannot see. remind me of suppressed truths and half-forgotten dreams. be a spur…
A Reason to Drink
Left for dead beneath a peach tree during the Civil War, Oglethorpe Tidwell found survival in a poisoned jug of whiskey—and never again lived…
A Dangerous Individual
Captured as a spy during the Civil War, a young lieutenant used nothing but tobacco, wit, and sheer nerve to turn certain execution into…
Baseball and Godzilla
One summer night in Texas, a shy boy’s first dance with a girl in blue revealed that life could hold more wonder than baseball…
What’s On Your Mind Son?
In the summer of 1954, a young Oklahoma dreamer, a spirited girl, and a wild midnight ride to Texas turned a teenage crush into…
Domino Lore
On a humid summer night in 1951 Oklahoma, a high-stakes domino duel between a war hero and an old soldier takes an unforgettable turn.
Politics
Jon picked up some colorful language from his Grandpa—only to discover Grandma had a different opinion about his new “skills”! (Circa 1964)
Bowling on a Saturday Afternoon
This true story spirals into one of the most hilariously disastrous afternoons ever.(Circa 1970)
Welcome @ 9k
We’d like to thank everyone who has recently joined our creative journey. We’ve published heavy stories recently – heavy stories for heavy times. We…
Welcome @ 5k
Originally posted on our FB page 6/17/2025 during a super scary time here in the US. Thank you for joining Jon and me on…
In Honor of Memorial Day
Originally posted on our FB page 5/26/2025 I received a message this morning from a concerned citizen who felt our Geek Day post on…
A labor of love, years in the making.
PIONEERS OF ORLEANS COUNTY, NY My family has been very patient over the last eighteen months as I’ve been locked away in my office…
REVIEW: BookFunnel
BookFunnel is an author service that specializes in ebook and audio distribution, and creating tools that save indie authors time and sanity. Bookfunnel is fantastic.…
Review: Payhip
Payhip is an e-commerce platform that enables anyone to sell digital products or memberships directly to their fans and followers. Payhip takes care of…
The King of All Things
There once was a king, proud and stout, Who wished to control all, without a doubt.He’d order the sun to rise and set,Demand the…
The Kingdom of Veritas
In a distant land, there was a kingdom called Veritas, where the people lived by the ancient teachings of the Lightbringer. These teachings spoke…
The Gift
🧶 THE GIFT is not a children’s story.It is a bittersweet allegory that wrestles with greed, overconsumption, and complicity—with imagery as intense as the…
The Stages of Life: A Whole-Family Perspective
Our brains are remarkable organs that continue to develop and adapt throughout our lives. By understanding the stages of brain development, we can better…