My story starts on a Tuesday that we can now call Freaky Tuesday. My husband and I was returning from a trip to Jefferson City, MO. I...

Eyes Of Youth by Irving Berlin [1st verse:] There's a wonderful glow in the eyes of youth As over the crystal she bends For she's anxious...

“That man is a success – who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of...

Big Load... Shortly after we moved to rural Missouri, we found out Cole County Ag Extension was selling all sorts of berry and fruit...

I worked in a bakery for my first job. A woman came up to the counter one evening while I was working and ask for a nut covered donut....

There are numerous examples of people throughout the world who have overcome handicaps to achieve great success. One thing separates...

When asked, Christians often give a lot of reasons for not going to church. Some believe the church to be expendable (take it or leave...

I have finally been found a local Mexican Eatery that has my stamp of approval. To be honest I have never found a fondness for the...

The last few week I'v seen zillion turtles along the road. The turtle is a symbol of endurance and persistence in many cultures. The...

Remember Sundays growing up? They were my dreaded day of the week. That queasy feeling would set in just as the sun closed up shop for...

Antibiotic and pain medications aside, laughter is undeniably the best medicine. However, while many may have those naughty jokes perfect...

Foreign languages are not my forte. One day a few years ago I was out shopping with some friends I had made after my husband had passed....

I read somewhere that riding a motorcycle is as close you can get to the feeling a dog has riding in his owner’s car with his head out...

Is there anything more peaceful then taking in the quiet beauty of the setting sun? As the sun descends below the horizon, creating...

Have You Ever Noticed Sometimes We Feel Like We Need A Vacation From Our Vacation? Vacationing with full agenda really puts a limitation...

My dad was my inspiration for my life. He had a love of all things with engines... cars, motorcycles, planes, & machines of all kinds. He...

The month of June plays host to the ever-important national holidays of Father's Day and Juneteenth. It's also the middle of the year and...

Eleven years ago today I watched & held his hand as he died. He was my heart, my other half, at times irritating but my best friend,...

In the spring of 1970 my dad introduced me to this little Tote Goat mini bike. The fever began... In the summer of 1972 my dad bought me...

It inevitable that Life Is Not Always A Cake Walk. Why does life suck? That may be a question that comes up when we are faced with many...