Yearly Archives: 2021
Health and Fitness
Well howdy and hello to you fellow readers. My best well wishes and heartfelt blessings be upon you. Now, with that out of the way, I humbly ask for the same in return! I have been dealing with an almost … Continue reading
Book 3, Journaling, and Beyond
Well sports fans, here is the link to New Homestead, Book 2 in the Hawkins Family Trilogy: My daily journal project is barreling along, not as nicely as I had hoped, but moving forward. I am struggling with maintaining it … Continue reading
IT’S DONE! HOLY CRAP!
I did it everybody! I finished the manuscript for New Homestead and sent it off to the proof/beta readers. I also received the final cover art from my good friends wife. She did an awesome job, and I am super … Continue reading
Anniversary, Camping and Editing Oh My!
Good afternoon faithful friends! I am currently vacationing in Silver Lake, Michigan with my wife and her family. Pray for me. We are here with my kids and in laws celebrating our 21st wedding anniversary! 25 years together. A quarter … Continue reading
Habit Forming and Addicting!
Good afternoon loyal reader(s). I have been busy editing New Homestead, the 2nd book in the Hawkins Family Survival Series. I am at one third of the way done, but I know it will speed up as I go through. … Continue reading
Time Management and Life
Good day to you faithful readers. This weeks post is brought to you by our advertisers, No One! Yeah. My mind has been all over the place lately and I’ll give you one guess as to where it hasn’t been. … Continue reading
The Saga Continues….
Hello loyal readers and fans of my blog. I have been hard at work, ya right, on editing Book 2 of the Hawkins Family Series, New Homestead. It is a slog fest. I am working hard on cleaning up the … Continue reading
It’s Done! Book 2 Is Done!
Hello loyal readers! I have some great news. Today, I finished the first draft of New Homestead, Book 2 in the Hawkins Family Trilogy! I can’t tell you how good it makes me feel that I finally finished the bulk … Continue reading
Happy Independence Day!
Happy 4th of July to the rest of our Colonial Rebellion Revolutionaries! If it wasn’t for our American ancestors rising up against an oppressive government we would have the rights that we are fighting for today! Drink up all the … Continue reading
Toothache? Root Canal!
Hello loyal readers! This weeks blog is being brought to you by the makers of Colgate and Procter & Gamble! These fine folks claim that with the use of their products your teeth will be cleaned and healthy! Liars! Charlatans! … Continue reading
Happy Father’s Day!
Happy Father’s Day to all of the fathers out there that are present in their children’s lives! We deserve a day off to cook on the grill and mow the lawn and clean the garage! Right? Hell yeah! Speaking of … Continue reading
Book 2 Outline Is Complete!!
Hello loyal readers! I have some great news this week. I have completed the outline for New Homestead, book 2 in the Hawkins Family Series. Writing has taken over the drivers seat and I am working furiously to get the … Continue reading
Writing Goals
Hello faithful reader! I am proud to say that I have been able to buckle down and write more of the second novel, New Homestead! I have consistently written for 3 days straight for a total of 11 hours. and … Continue reading
Memorial Day Ruminations
Good afternoon loyal readers! Well, our first camping trip of the year is in the history books. We just got back from spending 3 days and nights at the Pine Ridge RV Resort in Frankenmuth, MI. For more information, follow … Continue reading
I DID IT!!! I’M ALIVE!!
Hello faithful readers! I’m back after the hike of doom! 16.5 miles of the hottest, dustiest, and most grueling trail of my life! I wouldn’t have traded the experience for anything! It was hot, and dry. It was physically and … Continue reading
Chief Pontiac Trail Hike – Post Trail Report
Day 1: We stepped off on our hike the morning of May 22, 2021 at 8:30am. We proceeded North across the parking lot and learned how to cross the road properly with a large group of people. The first point … Continue reading
Checking In…Before Stepping Off!
Hello readers! Well, I am gearing up for the hike of my life. This new adventure will be the greatest test of my physicality at this age. Which for the sake of privacy, we’ll say is about mid-40’s. I have … Continue reading
Time Is Not On My Side
Well this last week has been pretty interesting. I spent the weekend not doing too much in the way of writing, or home improvements. I did, however, try to get my wedding ring resized. No dice. IT has a pattern … Continue reading
Writing With Eye Issues
Hello loyal reader, I am continuing to write this blog to hone my writing skills and to keep a rudimentary journal of my life for my kids and future generations. I had a surgical procedure performed on my left eye … Continue reading
More home improvements
Well howdy and welcome! The improvements at our little home have been progressing. We just had the 20+ yr old water heater replaced with a brand new one. Nothing wrong with the old one, just age and we knew were … Continue reading