( There are times when our substance leaks into the cracks and crevasses of the world and we become less substantial. We begin to fade into translucency. It is as if light has decided that we are not worthy

So we got some snow. An inch or two accumulated, so hardly snowmageddon, but for us Southerners, it can be enough to muddle things up. Few snow plows, fairly pitiful attempts at salting back roads, and

The Greatest Showman was to me an inspiring musical that was a visually inspiring period piece depicting the origins of the circus. But it's not about the circus, and I think those who get wrapped up in

We've been doing some major home repairs including a lot of painting. We've been jamming to music, and I am so fortunate that my children love the same type of music I do. The problem is, we can't stop

A fantastic visit with a fantastic creature. Serene and peaceful. My favorite place is under the waves. Hope you enjoy. It's my invitation to you to my happy place.

We have all heard that we learn more from our failures than from our successes. I believe this to have truth, and it puts me in the running for the wisest man in the world. My life has been punctuated

In a recent post, I touched on some of the basic platforms for survival that must be considered, and used the rule of 3's which I was taught through the years in military, Wilderness Search and Rescue

There are many many variables that interact which can affect an individual's survival in a number of disasters or events. This is in no means an attempt to be comprehensive, and it is important to know

So most of you are way too mature and civilized for such nonsense, so if that's you, move right along. I'll be back to sanity soon. However, in the wake of the crypto kitty fad comes a token earning fighting

When you are a parent of 12 children, there is never a lack of personality to go around. While there is no doubt they have been affected, or more appropriately "infected" by parental behaviors,

( The American Dream has always created a hostile goal for people who either can't or choose not to fulfill it. Mom and Dad and 2.(something) kids... white picket fence... dog... whatever. This idealized

My first post on the subject: simply offered the opinion that Steemit, with it's world wide reach, should be a fantastic classroom for getting varied opinions, hopefully directly from those who are most

Neither you or your beloved pet are having a good day at the vet when you are told that your dog has bladder stones, and that they can be seen clearly in the x-ray because they are nicely contained in

Death and Taxes are considered some of the only guaranteed things in life. But as a parent, here is another. When you go for a nice long hike, and this is the scene before you... you can almost guarantee

So the point of these posts is never to create division or start a fight, but to open dialogue regarding issues of diversity and treating people with respect. My first post on the subject: simply offered

Kids will be kids. #landscapephotography

Everyone has their favorite place. For some it's the mountains, for some it's the city lights, for some it's a field with the wind blowing through it. This is my favorite way to end the day.

This was a fairly lucky shot trying to line the sun up behind me and the upcoming air from my dive buddy. I am flippers toward the surface in a barely negative buoyancy heading down to the sunken hovercraft

Some hasty explanations. Firstly, this picture is not at all what it appears to be. It's one of those "Perfectly timed pictures" taken accidentally (explanation below). The German Shepherd was

There are times we camp and enjoy a nice fire. Marshmallows, s'mores, a hot dog or sausage on a stick. There are other times when we are in a joyous mood and want a bon fire. When we go camping... we sometimes