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The universe is made of stories, not of atoms. Muriel Rukeyser
On this page I share examples of stories I’ve written. Some are from my books, others from my magazine articles, and some haven’t been published in print. I hope you find them worth your time to read.
Barb Henoch’s life is a reminder that one need not serve in combat to become a casualty of war.
Listening to John Prine’s “Hello in There” always reminds me of family friends Orrie and Ada Pearl Ford.
My sister, Sue, nearly died in November 1969. Fifty years later, I reflect on what I would have missed had she not survived that night … including an evening with Willie Nelson and a close encounter with Bob Dylan.
The Charlie Girl Foundation helps children with congenital heart defects while keeping Charlotte McManimon’s memory alive.
Dr. Tom McDonald saved many lives during his tour of duty in Vietnam, but there was one he couldn’t save that will stay with him forever.
This is the story of how and when a son said goodby to his mother, who had done so much for him.
During World War II, the Nazis could take Helen Rebidas's home, her family, and her dignity, but they could not take her God.
Ken Nyberg found his life's calling in a most unlikely place - a pile of scrap iron in his company's workshop.
Today, March 21, marks the 33rd anniversary of our son Tyler's death. I share this article to honor his memory and extend sympathy to others who have lost a child.
In 2012, Barb Brown suffered a series of life-changing strokes. This story, published in the February 2017 issue of Generations of Today magazine, tells of her determined recovery.
I wrote this reflection to help me remember to not take a day - or a beautiful moment - for granted.
A chance encounter with a passenger on the airport shuttle from Minneapolis to Rochester led to my writing this story.
After four decades of playing bridge, Greg Caucutt’s passion for playing and teaching it remains as strong as ever.
One of the strangest encounters in Phil Smaby's life occurred at the White House in 1960.
I wrote this article about friend Mike (Chau) Huynh that appeared in the Generations of Today magazine.
Take time soon to write your family stories. You’ll never regret doing so.