Most of us are looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving this week and the official start of the holiday season. Turkeys, dressing, cranberry sauce, and gravy will soon come to a table near you! Although most Americans realize that Thanksgiving Day came from the Pilgrims in New England,…
When I was in Colorado a few weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to harvest a nice mule deer buck. Since this is possibly the only muley I’ll ever get, I took it to the taxidermist when I returned so that I can remember my western adventure for years…
Here we are in the middle of Black Powder season and the deer are really moving. Many fortunate hunters have already connected and others are attempting to bag their trophies. Each deer harvested is one less to jump in front of an automobile or to ravage a farmer’s crops. …
Earlier this week, I returned from a hunting trip to Colorado and am thankful for the opportunity and experiences it provided. I’m also thankful for the mule deer that God blessed me with and I look forward to enjoying some steaks and admiring his antlers on the wall beside…
On Monday, we celebrate and recognize the European explorer credited with discovering America. On October 11, 1492, he and his crew sighted land on the western side of the Atlantic Ocean and they landed the next day on what we now know as San Salvador Island in the Bahamas. …
With the arrival of October, many are heading into the woods in pursuit of big game. Squirrel and dove seasons have been in for several weeks and today marks the opening of archery season for deer, bear, and turkey. The drop in temperatures certainly is a welcome change as…
As we approach October, more and more orange and black butterflies flit by without a care in the world. These beautiful creatures are aptly termed Monarchs and they certainly reign as some of the most stunning insects in existence. What many do not realize is the incredible complexity…
When my son, Allen, was in middle school, he started lifting weights at The Gym in Woodstock. Although his DNA never gifted him with extraordinary size or strength, his determination and disciplined workouts, combined with Roy Marshall’s coaching, maximized his ability. At one point, he held various state records…
Much has been bantered around lately about a “Constitutional Crisis” in America. Questions regarding the behavior of leaders, agencies, and legislators have challenged judges to rule concerning recent revelations and allegations. How do they know what to base their decisions upon? They must consult our nation’s founding document, the…
Last week, a story broke about an emergency dispatcher’s lack of compassion for a caller who was drowning in her car. Debbie Smith was on her morning paper route in Fort Smith, Arkansas when she drove into a flooded area. When she dialed 911, the dispatcher immediately sent rescue personnel…