And now for something completely different: a parable! As expected, winter descended upon Tulsa's Zink Park, and with it, the last of the...

You see here the latest irony in a life full of ironies – my copy of In Cold Blood, stained with my own cold blood. This macabre keepsake...

There I was, a new century unfolding, and I deemed myself a total failure. That had nothing to do with my writing ambitions, futile...

There I was, the ‘80s rolling to an end, my novel The Prophet and the Dove complete after nearly three years of research, editing, and...

There I was, not even 30 years old, yet stuck in a life crisis. Let’s reset the stage for those who didn’t read the last blog (although I...

In just a few days my novel The Prophet and the Dove will get its worldwide release. It marks a career milestone… and a very personal...

This just in on the recycling front: Used dryer sheets make lousy Kleenexes. It's true, according to the latest report from our...

"Hey, you! What are you doing, laying in the street in front of my house?" "Trying to photograph a rainbow." "Oh, really?" "Really."...

I have a friend who keeps his workspace filled with spare briefcases, bow ties, books, hats, plaques, trophies, sports keepsakes, and...

A few years back, a friend asked me to name my three most influential books, which got me to pondering. I responded with the first 19...

I've been told I haven't shared enough stories lately, so here goes. A week ago – well, actually it was a bit longer than that, but that...

Today I received a friendly reminder that I talk too much, and in doing so, mess up life for everyone involved. My lesson started as I...

I tried my first Burger Street today. Double beef, double cheese, pickles and ketchup only, on a plain bun -- no toasting, no buttering,...

You see here a little guy I crossed paths with. He started to scamper away as I walked up, then froze before this bush. His long ears...

Welcome to “Forgoing Tradition,” an alternative history tale I penned some 20 years ago. I intended this short story as the first chapter...

Whenever sadness catches me behind the wheel, I adjust my navigation system to the satellite view. From that soaring perspective, my...

Hello there! I thought I'd spend a blog or two answering incoming mail, real or imagined, not counting bills. So let's start with a...

Living alone gave me the freedom to stow away boxes just about anywhere my mind could find space. Now I admit that's not a great asset to...

A friend of mine challenged my recent "love" blog, pointing to how the Bible tells us to live and act in fear of God. This friend sought...

This is a message for Christians. I hope others may gain something from it, but that resides with their heart and choice, as in truth all...

Those who follow me on Facebook, or study my Instagram posts (imagine how small a crowd that must be), know I enjoy reading while I walk....

"I see you've got nine reviews on Amazon," the caller said of my novel God's Furry Angels, published almost one year ago. "Do you realize...