For the Joy of Animals: Wild Puppy Howl

A howl from the wild side of a wolf — eerily compelling. A howl from the wild side of a … More

For The Joy of Animals: Multi-Purpose Monsters

Here is a helpful tip to consider as you make your Halloween purchases: multi-purpose monsters are always a wise investment. … More

Bad Luck Cadet #17: The Police Perspective

The Police Perspective is the seventeenth installment in my Bad Luck Cadet Series. The academy was changing me, physically, as well as mentally. … More

At the Heart of A Republic is Not Democracy…

At the heart of a Republic is the protection of individual rights and liberties from both the omnipotence of a … More

For The Joy of Animals: Super Dog — Naki’o

Like any super hero, tragedy struck Naki’o when he was young and it left its mark. Naki’o was only weeks … More

Bad Luck Cadet #15 – You’re Not Dead Until I Say You’re Dead!

You’re Not Dead Until I Say You’re Dead! is the 15th installment in my Bad Luck Cadet Series. I wish I could … More

Book: STORM SURGE by Tamara Ward

Just in time to hit the beach, author Tamara Ward debuts her compelling environmental mystery — STORM SURGE. Ms. Wards … More

Bad Luck Cadet #14 – Testing Hell Week Begins

This is the 14th installment in my Bad Luck Cadet Series. Monday morning brought our midterms. It would take half the … More

For the Joy of Animals: Generational Support

The older I get, the more I realized how much the support of others helped me achieve more and better … More

Women in Times of Crisis

We don’t look like men. Dick Cheney and senior staff (Norman Mineta, I. Lewis ‘Scooter’ Libby, Condoleezza Rice, and Mary … More