The Kiss I Give This Land

The Kiss I Give This Land

The first thing I look for When my plane touches down Is a spot where I can walk to Of grass growing on naked ground. When I find a restful spot Of America’s fertile lands I drop to my knees in gratitude And spread wide my thankful hands. I bow in humble reverence To...
The Importance of Finding True North

The Importance of Finding True North

Someone marked “north” wrong on the map so it took 400 years until someone discovered the ancient civilization of Etzanoa near Ark City, Kansas. Once the map was turned a quarter of a turn to the right and West replaced North, it wasn’t long before...
The Jim Brown Library: Part 2

The Jim Brown Library: Part 2

Jim Brown grew up in San Diego, the son of an unassuming sailor and World War II veteran, Mike Brown. Mike was known as a man who could catch fish anywhere, at any time, and passed his love of the sport on to Jim. One favorite destination for them was Lake...
Lessons Learned from my Brother, Kelly McNary

Lessons Learned from my Brother, Kelly McNary

No matter how old I get, Kelly McNary will always be my big brother and little brothers always want to impress their big brothers. Always.Kelly’s journey on this earth recently ended and I’ve been reliving memories that are decades old yet fresh as this...