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When I get up, brush my teeth, and look in the mirror – there she is. The control freak. Just staring back at me, probably criticizing my technique. more
Giving deer one less reason to congregate is a good way to slow the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD); a disease that’s spread by deer-to-deer contact. That’s the rationale behind the regulation prohibiting the feeding of deer that’s in effect in parts of Missouri. more
As a U.S. Air Force veteran — not a war hero or anything close — I appreciate veteran discounts at places such as Freddy’s restaurants and Lowe’s building supply. Though not handicapped, I don’t hesitate to use parking reserved for veterans, either. more
The Missouri Department of Conservation’s ongoing search for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is once again in the news as hunters prepare for opening weekend of the November firearms deer season. more
Most dog trainers say dogs aren’t hard to teach. Their humans, however, are a different story. Almost any dog can be persuaded with the right reward and repetition. But we humans – with our stubbornness, inconsistency, and bad habits – make most things harder than they should be. more
We can’t even get the plumber to call us back, so why would God listen to our prayers? more
THE ROCKWOOD FILES more
 People who made me/Bosses more
The Birdhouse more
The summer after my first year of college found me back in the ditches — connecting water meters for Park Crest Water Co., rather than laying pipe for the water mains. Working directly for Park … more
Picture it. Spring Break. 2018. After a long day, I’m at a fastfood place on Kansas Expressway.I’ve filled my cup with my favorite soda and before I can reach the lid section, I turn … more
I first knew Jim Thomas as the younger of two brothers, Jim and Jerry, with one of the first Chevy Corvettes in Fair Grove. Just a few years older than we high school boys who rallied every morning … more
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