In our wildest imagination I could not have dreamed up the year 2020. Even as a writer, I would not have dared write and conjure up the story that we are living. We are in the wilderness and there is no compass.

[Cover Photo by Jordan Bauer on Unsplash] Im always up for exploring new lakes, rivers and creeks. Any excuse to fish is a good one for me. So, I had occasion to explore the banks of Shell Lake (near Sand Springs) recently and tried different things there

No matter where you are at this moment you must Rise up! Even if you do not have the stamina to rise, you have to tell yourself to Rise Up! Remind yourself daily that you can and will Rise Up, beyond any circumstances. ...

At this current time in history the political agenda is contrary to the public health agenda. We are a country that is deeply political. As a democratic society, people are often in awe of our freedoms. We are in the lan...

We all bleed the color red and share the same tears. Yet, the mere color of your skin can invalidate everything we are and have become. You can never hide your blackness, in fact we wear it with pride.

The ongoing death of black men because of the color of their skin is a cruel reality for this country. The crisis is personal for many in this country but it must also become a political issue. The outcry must be loud an...