The Desert’s Best Impostor (Snake Encounters Pt. 2)
October 23, 2026
In my previous blog, I mentioned two snakes I had recently encountered in my yard. The first was a baby Western diamondback rattlesnake. Today, I
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When My Dog Stepped on a Baby Rattlesnake (Snake Encounters Pt. 1)
October 14, 2026
I like reptiles, including snakes. I grew up with snakes as pets, and there is something smooth and slinky about them that I genuinely enjoy.
Do Butterflies Have Snouts? Meet Our Monsoon Visitors
October 7, 2026
An Unexpected Flutter at My Front Door It’s late August. The summer monsoon has been so-so—many dry days with an occasional heavy storm, including one
A Hitchcockian Bath: Writing Retreat Plot Twists
September 1, 2026
I’ve mentioned in previous blog posts about my writing retreats back in my hometown of Peoria, Illinois. I usually stay with my cousin Rick, his
Buc-ee’s or Bust: A Road-Trip Revival
August 25, 2026
Growing up, my parents would take my brothers and me on extensive travels in a trailer. The first one was a pop-up, but then they
Music, Breath, and Presence: National Parks in Word and Song
August 12, 2026
This spring, I had the wonderful opportunity to sing the poetic lyrics created by Luke Diamond in his choral work, Breathing in the Awe. This
