She sits at attention watching. Her head turns from side to side, like a bobble head doll, searching the perimeter. Dagney, our fearless female warrior, rules her kingdom from her couch throne. She watches for threats, waiting vigilantly to attack.

A low growl rises from the belly of the beast…

Dear Dad,

I may be too late for you to hear my words, but I believe you know how much I loved you. Thank you for providing examples of right and wrong, teaching the value of hard work, and showing me how to love.

Memories of working with you remain…

We’ve all experienced the negative effects of tension and anxiety. Major trauma and simple daily events require patience. I became empowered once I discovered patience allows me the ability to…

Relationships are as different as the snowflakes in winter. No instruction book exists that provides a step-by-step process for marriage success because bonds develop at unexpected moments. Love doesn’t live in a playbook.

Anyone with a checklist of characteristics to identify their one true love might as well give up…

When our children were young, our nightly ritual concluded with the sharing of a story just before they crawled into bed.

Katie hurried about the room attempting to cram playtime into each second before the announcement, “It’s time to settle down.” She reminded me of the timer in a Hot…

Celebrate Idaho

McCall, Idaho celebrates winter with an ice carnival — unless there is a pandemic. This year, 2022, the event is back in full swing and worth your time. If you are new to Idaho, you may wish to explore this opportunity. For travelers looking for new experiences, mark…

Anyone who parents a Yorkie will tell you they are simply breathing stuffed animals who desire hugs. They love to be packed around and smothered with attention. Dagney fits the mold perfectly. When I sit on the couch, she lays beside me, usually slightly touching my body, sometimes just a…