A Cardinal in the Superstitions: Reflections on Nature and History
I had never before seen the crested head of the Cardinal in its glory—at least, not in person. Though
Picture the Story: Writing Workshop Materials
For those who enjoy creative writing exercises, I have included a link to one of my workshop packages. I designed
Insidious Persuasion: Regarding Three Photos of the Reverend Jim Jones
On November 18, 1978, nearly all 900 members of the Peoples Temple in Guyana, a "church" founded by
Quartzsite Digressions: A Photo Essay
A sense of dignity as well as desolation pervades this town, blue skies punctuating fallen buildings and the strange ironies
The Winter Passage: Quartzsite, Arizona
One evening, in the comforting presence of autumn, I stepped out of my motorhome to appreciate the hour, as shades
Glory to Jesus Christ
As we gather with friends and family during this difficult year, we remember that the risen Lord rules from heaven
Travel Digressions: The Coconino National Forest and the Beauty of Memorials
During the summer months, I enjoyed a visit to the Flagstaff RV Park, a beautiful spot situated among pines at
An Ascent: Considering the Shadows of a Stone Staircase
Originally Published in the Adelaide Literary Magazine Awards Anthology, 2018
Somewhere in San Diego, California
If the woods are haunted,
Fall of the Shah of Iran: Memories of St. George, Utah
I'm not sure why, but I vividly recall where I was when the Shah of Iran fell, when
House of the Catacombs: On the Threshold of Hidden Things
The space unexpectedly opened into a vast realm, undoubtedly unnerving those who discovered it, a cave used by people of
