November 7, 1972 I was one month away from my 18th birthday. This would have been the first election for president that included 18 year...

It’s October 18, 2016 and the Dodgers are playing the Cubs today at Dodger Stadium. Cue the eerie Twilight Zone music, notice the room...

I was planning to write about aprons that men wear. Manly men. I even wear an apron when I am sewing. Manly sewing. And then I thought...

In 1963 we called our teachers Miss, Mrs., or Mr. The prefix "Ms." did not exist. Miss Wallace was not married. I don't think 8...

You are looking at a concept submission for PetSmart dog toys. Worked on these guys in 2015. Elephants and donkeys make great plush...

China China China! Be forewarned, my books are printed in China. Made in China. And quite well, I might add. If you are a Trump fan...

I grew up catching a 'tiger' by the toe. Of course, when you study origins of anything, you discover that 'tiger' was not the first word...

The grandkids and I were out for a walk along Campbell Creek just out behind our house. I said “Maybe we’ll see a moose!” I always say...

Alaska is full of bears. Brown bears, black bears, white bears. While moose will actually come right up to the front porch and are seen...

You can never get too much Downton Abbey and never, ever too many dinosaurs. Just ask my 6 year old paleontologist grandson, Logan. Of...