Fidelis

I’ll have to beg your pardon. I don’t ususally write so many military-themed pieces. Maybe its because of the Iran War, but I’ve been finding more of these pieces in my archive prescient. This one was especially difficult for me to pen. When it comes to state sanctioned conflict, it’s hard to let go and … More Fidelis

Charlie

I brought him home in a taped-up box. I wasn’t planning on taking the old cat. I had visited many times before and this was supposed to be just another play date. Something clicked somewhere, like he told me to do it. His meowing kept my heart rate up on the drive. I kept telling … More Charlie

All Quiet…

My friend is an old Vietnam veteran. He’s told me a few stories about it. But like most vets he keeps most of the stories close to his chest I think. He has lived a rich life of travel, adventure, and intrigue. He’s explored jungles and deserts, mountains and oceans. Indeed, his war years are … More All Quiet…

Sjøen

When the rains came heavy the sea would turn a tumultuous gray. It would raise up and twist itself as it tried to bring the boat into itself and there would be a little bit of fear in men. But unless it became very bad and the sea became very greedy against the boat the … More Sjøen