I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by; And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking, And a grey

In the pre-dawn hours, I sit huddled in my debris blind overlooking a game trail that white tails frequent. I hear movement in front of me over toward my right. Sticks breaking, leaves crunching. "That's

We have one of those apple peeler / slicer devices. I put it to good use yesterday. Then I laid all the slices on racks and slid them into our dehydrator at 145℉ for 6 hours. I'm not certain how many apples

Near Waterloo, IL, USA, 14 November 2022, 6:11 AM Samsung Galaxy SM-G911U F1.8 1/30 s 5.40 mm ISO 200 Somewhere near Corsicana, TX, USA, 21 October 2022, 7:27 PM Samsung Galaxy SM-G911U F1.8 1/10 s 5.40

I tend to use the YouVersion Bible app on my phone. I either read or listen to Max McClean narrating every evening. I prefer reading the New American Standard version but listen the King James via McClean.

It was difficult attaining the rock shelf on that overcast, moonless night. The overlook was definitely worth it. He had a commanding view of the valley beneath. The enemy encampment was just on the other

I have come to a strange place in my life. Much of what I have known I now believe to be wrong. I'm 56 as of this writing. One of my first memories is of July 24th, 1969. I was 3 years, 2 weeks and 3 days

Just when I thought phishing couldn't get any more blatant, I get this text. I do get the occasional text or phone call from Tennessee. Wrong numbers. I even got a voice mail in Spanish. I didn't get the

You can call it a side hustle. We always call it side work. I am a journeyman electrician and I make pretty good wages. Most of the time I don't need extra money, but occasionally I do - like today. I

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew

Lisa, Kathlene and I walked from the parking lot through the automatic doors. It was a cool, early summer morning. Lisa was wearing that black sundress with the floral print that she loved. Kathlene was

There is a certain joy one receives when watching children in their environment. Mother's Day was this weekend and Gammy and I set off for the Ozark mountains - mountains by Missouri standards, foothills

6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, 8 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. Proverbs 6:6-8 The

Fog distorts sound. You can never really tell how near or far away a sound is. Or, for that matter, where a sound is coming from. That is one thing that gives this place a tactical advantage. He had led

Daughter's house near Mark Twain National Forest. Taken with Galaxy S21.

I cannot understand how our "leaders" can act so reprehensibly. Do they think there will never be any retribution for their lies? their thefts? their harassment? their bullying? their traitorousness?

No color correction. No filters. Shot on Galaxy S21.

Taken with Galaxy S21. No color correction or filters.

Somewhere near Creve Couer, MO, this morning. 2021-10-01 0657H Shot on a Galaxy S21.

A brief run down of how I made this gif.