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Firefighting Throwback

Throwback to that time I found out how it goes if you fight a wildfire while wearing cargo shorts under your gear. Safe, but sooty. Man, I loved being part…View post

Second Language, Second Family

I was gifted this challenge coin after I spoke and shared an evening with a large group of EMTs, firefighters, and first responders last week. I got my EMT license…View post

Floating Memory

Never won a Pulitzer, but my book was in a parade. And memories like this are why I’ll never catch up on thank-yous.

I Do Remember

Mom says don’t brag but gotta share this one because you know you’ve hit a small town high point when you make the local “remember when” column and it didn’t…View post

Venison Shirt

For those who asked, this is the shirt I was wearing for the show last night. Long-timers know Venison is the band I mentioned in Population 485. FORWARD!