Hardscrabble Living: Memorable Winter Seasons in Nicholas County, West VirginiaWest Virginia sometimes has its share of tough winter weather. Most years, overnight temperatures fall well below freezing but daytime…Feb 20, 2021Feb 20, 2021
The End of Humanitarian Sharing: Thanks, Money-Transfer ServicesThe policies of international-money-transfer services have put a chill — or should I say an Ice Age — on humanitarian giving over the last…Sep 3, 2020Sep 3, 2020
A Certain ‘Ring’ to It: The Particle Physics of SmellBiologists thought they knew everything important to know about our sense of smell. Turns out they had only a partial appreciation of the…Mar 31, 2020Mar 31, 2020
Year Five of Reading AloudAs a (mostly) retired public servant, I am eager to resume my reading aloud with primary students this school year.Aug 14, 2019Aug 14, 2019
As Soon As the Cat’s Gone…I’ll Be Able to TravelOr: Fear of the Unknown Can Be DebilitatingDec 25, 2018Dec 25, 2018
Journaling as Self-TherapyOnly in recent years have I been compelled to write for self-therapy. Although I have been a technical writer for my entire career, from…Nov 26, 2018Nov 26, 2018
Recollections — South DadeAlthough I spent only four years in the U.S. Navy, its recollections have been surfacing for a time. Perhaps it was the relatively-young…Oct 10, 2018Oct 10, 2018