Words: “I Am Not Simply A Story-teller …”

One of my goals in starting BELOW THE SALT NEWS was to explore the power and possibilities of stories and storytellers…

Primitive Technology — Where Tiny House Meets Survivor Man

As I am neither a millennial nor a survivalist, it might seem kind of strange that I am a fan…

What could be easier than making your entire meal on the grill? Cook vegetable side dishes alongside your main course…

I love to read around the internet and frequently come across engaging, funny or insightful news and superb storytelling that are…

“lush imagery … A quick, nature-soaked read.” For starters – knowing that Sonja Yoerg (whom I am honored to call a…

The road to full inclusion, participation, and opportunity for women still lies ahead — seemingly endless and unnecessarily winding. But,…

Although dried figs are available throughout the year, there is nothing like the unique taste and texture of fresh figs.…

We all love a good story about the rise and fall of an unworthy person. It is the stuff of history,…

Some time ago, I wrote a post about a co-worker’s successful captive breeding project at the zoo where I am a keeper.…

“big-in-heart debut novel… poetic and evocative” If you appreciate a sense of place and lush descriptions of the natural world…