Written by Phil Okrend – Recently my oldest son, Jordan asked me to help him with a college psychology assignment. His assignment was to record my recollection of an event that…
Time Flies
Written by Sandee Setliff – OK, so fly fishing is way outside my comfort zone, so bear with me. There is something so romantic about the sport: speaking as a woman…
Bonnie Freewoman
Written by Nick Andrea – I pulled in behind her aged frame, permed silver hair, and athletic shoes adorning steadily, striding feet. “That body was young once, but surely there is…
Vulnerability Is Strength
Written by Phil Okrend – Being vulnerable is difficult for many people. It can conjure up intense feelings such as fear of being judged, loss of control and weakness. When we…
My Sister And The Butterflies of Mexico
Written by Nina Silver – Preface – The Aztecs believed that butterflies are the souls of our ancestors coming down to earth to be with us. I read that a few years…
Are You Looking at Me?
Written by Sandee Setliff – As an artist who normally works in a studio by herself, it is always a novelty making eye contact with people while being creative. I don’t…
The Mountain Twins. Canyon and Caiden Find the River’s Bend.
Written by Jason M. Hilliard – On a foggy, misty morning in a sleepy mountain town Two twin boys say “Hello Day!” with shrieks and leaps and bounds. Adventure’s on its…
From the Head to the Heart
Written by Phil Okrend – A few weekends ago, I had the privilege to attend a workshop at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York. Omega is a wonderful retreat and…
The Exploding Ravioli Incident
Written by Terry Ward – Mr. Leon Franklin, our Scoutmaster, had just left the campsite, having reminded us that canned foods were not allowed on Troop 27 camping trips. Ever since…