You know what they say, whether you are a believer in God or Buddha or just the universe in general-once you give it over to (insert your religious entity) it’ll all work out. For months … more

This past weekend I headed to north. A friend of mine was set up at the Carnival of Ink tattoo convention at Lake of the Ozarks. I wanted to go visit her because we are supposed to be doing the same … more

On Sunday I went missing for 43 ish minutes. I didn’t know I was missing, but to my friends, I was definitely dead. Here’s the story.   Sunday morning I headed up … more

When is the last time you took a break from life?  I’m not talking about a two hour pedicure or a trip to the movie theatre.  I’m talking about a, no cell phone service, … more

I had a moment of clarity a week or so ago. Or more like a slap in the face of realization.   So often we say to ourselves “the universe has a plan for us” or “God’s … more

Ever since announcing my return to The Marshfield Mail as a staff writer, the response from my friends and “fans” in the community has been overwhelming. For those who don’t follow … more

I’ve endured some of my most life-quaking moments in the last year and it’s taken a toll on my mental health. While most would never suspect riffs in my personal life, it’s … more