I took care of my baby brother Stephen when he was a baby. I never wondered what he would grow up to be, and I never had the chance to see. more

Howdy, everyone; I am so glad to be back again for more ramblings this week. I am beginning to feel Fall in the air, and I have already seen bunches of deer moving around everywhere this week. To all my rambling friends and neighbors, please become deer-cautious as you drive around the country. This past week, I almost hit a deer as it was crossing in front of me. I have seen some hunters practicing bow shooting-honing their skills for the opening day of bow more

Kids are back in school and yellow buses run up and down country roads night and morning. more

I have been reading and hearing news of digital platforms such as streaming services removing content and books being banned, and this thought came to me. more

Many Ozarkers would be surprised to find out what the most-harvested gamebird in the U.S. is. more

I saw one of those motivational signs the other day. Some of these signs, I admit, I find annoying. But this one made me think. It read, “The world needs who you were made to be.” I later realized it was just the title of some kids’ book, and yet, it still captivated me. Can we be who we weren’t made to be? And, how, really, do we know who we are made to be, in each and every respect? The complete subjectiveness, of this line of thought, is what I find mesmerizing. There are no guidelines in this area. No one can tell us. No one has authority over what we have to decide, for ourselves, who we were made to be. We must figure this all out ourselves, listening to inner guidance only. more

Perhaps no arachnid symbolizes what’s wrong with many human’s perception of spiders better than the garden spider. more

It’s often said money makes the world go ‘round, but that’s not entirely true. What keeps it spinning is the selfless leadership and service of legions of folks who never get paid a dime — volunteers. more

Hi everyone! I am so very glad to be back for more history, fun, adventure, and excitement. more

The emerald ash borer is a small insect that’s causing big problems for Missouri’s ash trees. more

I flirted last year with returning to college to complete my master’s degree. It wouldn’t have advanced my career. That’s mostly over with. more

In April, I mentioned seeing train cars with graffiti on them. I was sad when they went away shortly after I wrote my piece. more