For The Joy Of Animals: Cow Boredom?

Can there be such a thing as cow boredom? I have a special fondness for cows. My grandparents were dairy … More

Pondering the Possibilities: Packing Wisely In Your Luggage For Life

One of my favorite quotes is: “All life’s a journey. So pack wisely.” In theory, this seems a simple enough prescription. … More

Bad Luck Cadet #18: The Most Popular Cadet

The Most Popular Cadet is the eighteenth installment in my Bad Luck Cadet Series. Graduation day was only five weeks away. I wish … 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

A Compelling Tweep to Follow — In Japan

I’m just a fledgling in the Twitter world. I’ve yet to master where to @who; what to #FF; why to … More

Senseless and Heartbreaking: The Tragedy in Tucson, Arizona

I’ve held off offering an opinion on the deaths in Tucson or voicing my views on the near fatal shooting … More

Bad Luck Cadet #2: Jumping Hurdles

This is the 2nd installment in my Bad Luck Cadet Series. The week dragged by as I waited for the … More