Category Archives: Writing

Miracle on Mt. LeConte

Thinning air burned the hiker’s lungs. Ache cut through his shoulders, his knees, and his heart like a dull scalpel. The early morning darkness hid the path ahead. Gary Campbell, blinked his eyes, paused and looked at the watch on … Continue reading →

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Hope’s Gambit

Fear sat on the old pine bench, looking out at the brown Delta field as he drank his diet soda. Customers buzzed as they discussed the morning’s news and drank their coffee. Old men sat in the corner, discussing the … Continue reading →

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Do the Work

The work. As in, “doing the work.” I guess it means different things to different people. But for me, it means I’m at a certain age where I realize if I don’t “do the work,” the remainder of what time … Continue reading →

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Knowing when to let go

Back when the I-55 YMCA was more than a source of copper wire for vandals, I’d stop at the front desk to chat with the person there before I’d work out. One day, I noticed a male cardinal beating his … Continue reading →

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Conversation and a beer

I had a beer with a neighbor last night. We sat on his back porch and listened as the rain came pouring down. My friend is one of the finest men I know — he’d be there for you in … Continue reading →

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Magnolia Gridiron Cathedrals

I was asked by local writer Nash Nunnery to illustrate his upcoming book, Magnolia Gridiron Cathedrals (it will be out in August). He touched base with me around the first of the year and I had an April 1 deadline … Continue reading →

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Love the process. Be grateful for the results.

The mailman was good to me this week. I received my copy of Skylines Magazine, which features a 12-page spread of my work and my Emmy statuette. I will keep both in a corner near where I work at the … Continue reading →

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The Beauty in the Work

I’m sitting here, procrastinating on a project that I need to get done this month. I’m wired weirdly — I get a ton of work done. But sometimes I trip up and get overwhelmed. When I do — and right … Continue reading →

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The Listener.

“You know Jesus?” The man looked up at the stranger who blocked his path as he tried to exit the hospital. He gazed at him with bloodshot eyes as he gave him an answer. “I’ve spoken to Him a few … Continue reading →

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Secret Agent Squirrels: Attack of the Squirrels (A Coloring Sheet Story)

The complete Secret Agent Sam Coloring Sheet Story. Continue reading →

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