Personal Essays

From what I have learned, being a supportive role for President Trump would not have been that tough for me to go with him for this historical meeting with North Korea's Supreme Leader, Jong-un.

As I have gotten older I often like to think about my childhood. Growing up in the 1960s was considerably different than now.

How can you know if the right person for you has come along? Sometimes it's instant, sometimes it takes time, but if you're looking for some input on how to know if you should marry the person you're with, here's what my friends and I have learned over the years about picking the right person.

It was time to give some hard-working people a bit of needed-praise. The tour guides of America are some of the most-dedicated people that I know. I am just sorry that I haven't written this to them.

Holy Scripture does not specifically say where the “lake of fire, or hell” lies. This article attempts to place the location of hell. Readers should use their own wisdom in making their determination.

May 31, 1985 would prove to be the deadliest tornado outbreak in Pennsylvania's history! Sixty-three would lose their lives. There are many stories, most much more tragic - but this is ours.

This is a true story about a UFO encounter in the Nevada desert that was related to me many years ago. Only this UFO sighting has a rare distinction from other UFO reports as the visitors explained the meaning of life and death. We all have a purpose for being here.

An offering to the person who teaches me, daily, that Love makes you a Super Hero!

Supermarket shopping in modern times can be an extremely frustrating business. Do you ever find yourself mentally and physically drained after a simple visit to the supermarket? This page takes a tongue in cheek look at some of the issues we are likely to encounter on a daily basis at the supermarket.

Halloween is a magical holiday for me, filled with wonderful childhood memories.

A happy-go-lucky dog and his overly-anxious-for-a-weekend-adventure owner embark on an afternoon hike that quickly becomes much more than they had anticipated. The scenery of the western Montana wilderness enhances this story of an afternoon walk which quickly becomes a struggle to stay alive.

If you grew up with a passive aggressive parent, you were affected in many profound ways that you may not realize. You dealt with a mom or dad who avoided direct communication. As a result, you might dislike assertive people, distrust relationships, and feel uncomfortable with intense emotions.

Indigo Child Definition (courtesy of Wikipedia and Nancy Ann Tappe): A group of children supposedly possessing special traits; beliefs about the traits vary from paranormal abilities (e.g., ESP) to simply being more confident and sensitive.

"There is no greater love than that of a man who lays down his life for his friends." John 15:13. It means something different to everyone. 32 years ago I discovered what it means to me.

If we live long enough, each of us will experience the heartbreaking loss of someone we love. The sudden void is made all the worse by the knowledge that we will never see that person again. That is, unless they find a way to let us know that they have made it to the other side and are at peace.