Kiss the Ghosts (Short Story)

I always wanted to write a futuristic pirate story with a female captain who runs a crew on a stolen… Read more Kiss the Ghosts (Short Story)

“Post-COVID environment”

The St. Louis zoo is a landmark in the Midwest. It’s one of the top zoos in the country and… Read more “Post-COVID environment”

Every so often I get a wave of people online or at events who ask me to explain my belief… Read more Five Reasons why my Pagan Family is Like Yours

Mondays are my day to chime in on the annoying headlines or nonsense in the world. I consider myself a… Read more The most politically controversial post EVER!!! (JK, or am I???)

Some animals are just indestructible. Thank the Gods for that! When I worked as a veterinary assistant we lost dogs… Read more SuperDog

https://woodsreader.com/marketplace-1/subscription The trees, the grass, the air. It’s all so meaningful when you take a moment to stop worrying about… Read more A Hiking Life

My 7 year old is obsessed with amphibians. I remember their allure from my childhood when I went through my… Read more From Gills to Lungs

I’m more than 10 days into my biannual writing hiatus. I like to work and there is still plenty to… Read more Oh that silly Hiatus

The woods are my home. I drive down windy lanes in search of a new spot. Anticipating breathtaking scenery, animal… Read more 2 Parks, 1 Mission

The winding road twists around a beautiful lake. A field of elk gaze up at me and blink long eyelashes.… Read more Together in Lone Elk Park