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How To Learn Discernment
Some say discernment is a natural gift. You either have it or you don't. But discernment properly taught, can be discernment easily learned.
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What's in a Forest Besides a Tree?
We all know forests contain trees. But what else does a forest contain and how do they support humankind?
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Must A Good Writer Be Niche'?
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A Photographic Tour of Mt. LeConte in the Great Smoky Mountains
I have made the trek up Mt. LeConte every year for the last six years. This is an interpretive photographic journal of some of the most recent hikes and should not be construed as a trail map.
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The Importance of Choosing a Title: How Internet Search Algorithms Affect Content Traffic
Did you know the title you choose doesn't just peak interest, it affects who actually sees your article or blog? Internet search engines use different algorithms and while your title should generally read like a person searching for related content, subtle changes render BIG differences.
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A Consideration of Orbs: Are They Real or a Hoax?
Are orbs just a fleck of dust in your camera lens or something paranormal? You decide.
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Alabama's Best Kept Secret Is Its Highest Point: Cheaha
Cheaha is located in the Talladega National Forest in Clay County, Alabama. While Talladega, Alabama is more well known for its motorcar speedway, the roaring sounds of racing men are seldom heard in this pristine wilderness.
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3 Signs You May Be Dating a Player (and How to Protect Yourself)
What exactly is a player, and how can you avoid falling into a relationship with one? This article will teach you all the warning signs you need to look for.
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A Caving Journey in Photographs
A collection of favorite caving photographs.
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Weekend Trip #10: Three Waterfalls, Rock Climbing, and Four Hiking Trails Within 30 Miles of One Another
If you're looking for a remote weekend chock-full of waterfalls, hiking, and/or climbing, you'll like Weekend Trip #10.
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A Photographic Journey of Life on Pine Mountain
Pine Mountain is the best kept secret in Alabama in my view. I'm proud to own a home there and share it's beauty and wonders. Above all, I appreciate them.
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How to Feed a Family of Six Three Tasty Meals for $100
The coronavirus pandemic suddenly catapulted us from the conveniences of fast food and restaurants to cooking at home the old-fashioned way. Here's a rundown of how I quickly fed a family three different meals for about a hundred bucks.
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Flash Fiction: The Colour of Winter
I received a door prize for this one in a writing competition : ) Got the idea from a Facebook post and converged it with the topic.
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Flash Fiction: Gravity for Breakfast
I entered this flash fiction in a 750 word WOW contest but didn't place. I enjoyed writing it though & wanted to share. I doubt I'll ever have time to finish the sci-fi novel it deserves to become.
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Caring for a Dying Parent: It is a Rite of Passage
This was hard to write even a year after mom's passing, but it would have been impossible had I not been there for her. (In Loving Memory of Jacqueline Avalon Ratcliffe, 1935-2014)
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Why Do Adventure Seekers Risk Their Lives?
If driving in traffic is your idea of risk-taking, this article isn't for you. But if you've ever had the desire to seek adventure and wondered why, read on to learn more.
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Cabo San Lucas: A Perfect Combination of Desert and Beach?
Cabo is at the tip of the Baja Penninsula in Mexico. Though packed with tourists & resorts, if you go the right time of year, you will find the wonder of San Lucas is affordable and hassle-free.
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5 Efficiency Tips for the Cluttered Career
These five tips can help you keep your desk in order and your head clear enough to manage an overwhelming work-load.
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Music Copyright Laws: The Industry's Fine Line
Find out whether it is legal to cover or quote a song and how to avoid copyright violations.
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Health Savings Accounts: What are They and Will They Endure?
Can a Health Savings Account can save you money on healthcare - if you're "able."
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5 of Today's Greatest Stressors and How to Minimize Them
Common stressors of our age and how to cope with them.
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What's Killing America's Hikers?
It might surprise you to learn that the largest number of hiking-related fatalities are ascribed to the fittest. It might also surprise you to know why.
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Lemon Laws: What They Are and How They Can Help You
Interesting laws concerning "lemon" purchases.
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What is the Purpose of Life
Purpose isn't always obvious but that doesn't mean you have to turn up every stone looking for it!
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Text Messaging: Are We Erasing a Page From Humanity?
Are valuable words being lost in transmission? Synonomously: the lost art of letter writing.
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A Haiku: Vastitude
A haiku about the possibility of infinity.
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The Clouds Above Us
Those fluffy pretties aren't as benign as they might seem. Clouds kill hundreds of thousands of people each year.
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Why a Dog is Man's Best Friend
A short tribute to man's best friend.
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A Photographic Journal of Natural Wonders
A photo collection of natural wonders.
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A Poem: No Earthly Place
A peom about life after death.
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Is Your Favorite Baseball Cap Made Out of a Baby Blanket?
Does the comfort factor of cloth outweigh its practical or fashionable application?
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How to Write a Character Sketch
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Cape San Blas: A Photo Gallery of Florida's Best Kept Secret
A group of selected photographs demonstrate the quality of the beaches and wildlife along the "forgotten coast."
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Frustrations of Living in the New Economy
The frustrations that lace the decade have no end in sight. Ghost companies, fraud-based companies, telemarketing torture, and healthcare hell. It's all very real!
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Overcoming Obstacles: The Height of the Human Spirit
Have you ever wondered what keeps a man moving in a positive direction despite extreme obstacles?
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How to Stay Positive During Negative Times: Seven Tips for Increasing Endorphins
Seven pointers on how to survive negativity and stay positive.
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The Meaning of Life: Which Direction Will Life Take You?
What would you want printed on your gravestone?
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Are Women Evil?
The history of mysogony and how women overcame it.
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Emotional Abuse in the Workplace
Emotional abuse is present in the workplace. Here are suggestions on how to identify and overcome it.
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The Life and Works of Walker Percy (1916 - 1990)
A brief summary of the literary works of southern author, Walker Percy.
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The Deep South vs. the Old South: A Comparative Analysis
The difference between the old south and the deep south, and a little lagniappe !!!
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Photography Made Easy: A Tutorial for Beginning Photographers
Understanding how composition, ISO and shutter speed affect your photographs.
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The Difference Between Real Fathers and REAL Fathers
This could be anyone's childhood. Instead, it was mine.
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Transfer on Death Deeds: What Happens to Your Home When You Die?
Heirs are often left dumbfounded at the intricacies of transferring property upon the death of a loved one.
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Social Responsibility: Why God Picked Noah
We need to restore the full meaning of that old word, duty. It is the other side of rights. ~ Pearl Buck
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Photography: Legal Issues Surrounding a Popular Hobby and Profession
What is the law concerning photographic license and how to comply with it.
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Children's Books that Convey a Lesson or Moral
My top ten list of books that have a moral.
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What Is the Invisible Web and How to Use It?
Find out how to search and find content hidden from view on the 'Deep; Internet.
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Suicide Matters: A Tribute to the Life of Dave Buchner (1961-2008)
A tribute to the life of Dave Buchner (1961 - 2008).
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Satan Personified: Who Is Satan and Should We Fear Him?
The role and history of Satan in human behavior.
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Dan Grayling Fogelberg: A Tribute to His Life and Music (1951-2007)
A tribue to the music of Dan Fogelberg.
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The Best Reason for a College Education Might Surprise You
College is 30% education, but it's 70% something entirely more important.
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How to Make and Sell Calendars as a Fundraiser
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The Difference Between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke (and How to Treat Them)
How to recognize heat exhaustion or heat stroke and treat it.
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Hypothermia: Signs & Remedies
How to recognize hypothermia and how to treat it.
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How to Find What You Are Searching for on the Internet
Having Internet access is one thing – knowing how to effectively use it is another.
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How to Build Trust in a Relationship
Methods to develop or maintain trust in a relationship.
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How to Interpret Dreams About Self
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How to Decode Your Dreams
Learn the relevance of your dreams and they secrets they reveal? They may mean more than you realize.
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Is There Life After Death, or are we on the "Yellowbrick Road"?
The concept of immortality thoroughly explored in non-religious terms.
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Something Every Woman Should Know About Her Right to Hormone Replacement Therapy
You don't have to take horse piss! The importance of hormone replacement therapy and the options available to women.
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Wilderness Survival: A General Purpose Guide
The key elements to surival in the wildnerness including threats posed by wildlife, threatening weather, and the many variables of mother nature.
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A Poem: Without You
A poem about losing someone.
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What's So Enchanting About Mississippi?
Mississippi is the State most often mentioned in song. It's famous for the blues, the Mighty Mississippi, and literature. But what makes Mississippi so enchanting that it's written about, sung about, and talked about almost universally?
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A Poem: Fickle
A poem about fickle behavior.
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Does Your Paralegal Respect You or Just Follow Orders?
Are you a boss? Then this article is for you!
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A Poem: Butterfly Free
A whimsical poem about freedom.
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When Is Your Lawyer Billing You Too Much?
Understanding your lawyer's billing system translates to more efficient billing and services.
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How to Maximize the Potential of Your Legal Assistant
What to expect from a legal assistant and how to cultivate additional skills.
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The Threatened Art of Mentors
The importance of mentorship cannot be overstated, especially in times like these.
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4 Tips for Amateurs Learning Photography
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A Case for Believing
The real gift of believing is that it works.
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A Not-So-Chance Meeting
Can a not-so-chance meeting become a second chance? This fictional narrative explains that what one person regrets, another must reconcile.
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Searching for Mr. Right: The Catch 22 of Dating
An article about the "catch 22" of not looking for Mr. Right when you are dating.
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A Poem: Real Beauty
A peom about beauty, inside and out.