The season of Autumn in Western North Carolina is unforgettable.  The Blue Ridge Mountains are majestic and the colorful Fall foliage is always at its best during this time of the year.  Our canine buddies, Mila and Kirby adorned their Halloween "neckerchiefs" and loved exploring.  Attending mass at our Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, delivering titles of my books to the Salvation Army, Waynesville Headquarters for their Annual Angel Tree Program, visiting and learn

The Salvation Army Mountain Mission, of Western North Carolina, Waynesville, North Carolina serves the counties of Asheville, Hendersonville, Sleepy Valley, and Waynesville.  Each year the Salvation Army Angel Tree program helps provide Christmas gifts for hundreds of thousands of children around the country each year.   Today, it was a privilege to visit the Salvation Army Headquarters for the Western North Carolina Region and deliver multiple copies and titles of my books f

Beautiful families, and incredibly wonderful brave men and women were all a part of my several days at the U.S. Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Virginia.  I can't begin to acknowledge how truly grateful I am, to be sharing and signing my books for the "16th" year at one of our nation's premier locations..."The Crossroads of the Marine Corps."  Oorah!  🇺🇸❤️

Day #1 of sharing and signing my books at the U.S. Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Virginia, was both inspirational and filled with lively conversations.  I was fortunate to meet Lieutenant Colonel Rhonda Martin, the longest-serving United States Marine to date.  Lt. Colonel Martin has served our grand nation for 42 years.  Her service has spanned the globe, and brought about many unique and rewarding experiences.  Lieutenant Colonel Martin plans to earn a doctorate deg

Four days of sharing and signing my books at Joint Base Fort Myer/Henderson Hall was truly inspiring.  I am most grateful to the many...

Sharing and signing my books with the families and friends at Joint Base Fort Myer, Henderson Hall, Arlington, Virginia, always brings...

The Deerfield Inn, located in Hayesville, North Carolina and nestled in the beautiful Western Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains is frequented...

A full day of golf and sharing a meal at the Brasstown Resort, Young Harris, Georgia was a true delight!  The challenging yet picturesque...

Just the beginning of a fun time with our grandson, Charlie.  Golfing, lake activities, and throughly enjoying the beautiful Western...

Loved hanging out with "These Three!"  My son, Ryan spent several days with us in Hayesville, at our home here in Western North...

A look back at the month of July reminded me of the age-old saying..."time sometimes seem to fly by!"  July 2025, was a month of spending...

Friday evening dinner event at the VFW, "Veterans of Foriegn Wars," Post 7807, Hiawassee, Georgia was a gathering of community and...

Evening ride on Lake Chatuge, Western North Carolina is always a good way to bring an unexpected and eventful day to a close.  Grateful...

Sharing a meal with my dear friend, and illustrator of several of my book titles is always such a good time.  Today, at the Mount Vernon...

Our annual family trek to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina this June, 2025 was a week of relaxation, reconnecting, and revisiting some of our...

Family and friends in our beautiful Hayesville, NC always brings about peace and harmony.  And fun too... 🚤☀️🐎🐕❤️

Always thankful for my time at TAPS and notes from my sweet friend, Bonnie! ❤️

The TAPS, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors 31st Annual National Military Survivor Seminar And Good Grief Camp "Grand Banquet,"...

Such an honor to pay tribute to our World War II Veterans at the World War II Memorial, Washington D.C.  My dear friend, Harry F. Miller,...

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, 2025 National Military Survivor Seminar, Memorial Day Weekend, Arlington, Virginia is a time...