*as seen in North Canton Living Magazine I stood at the bottom of the hill staring upward at the mass of cactus soaring more than ten feet tall. Each cactus with arms in the air pointing towards the cloudless blue sky. At their feet, the deep greens and browns of...
*as seen in North Canton Living Magazine I bundled in layers and securely tied my hiking boots. The trail wound between rocks disappearing into a bramble. I scrambled up the rocks to view my first pictograph. The clear blue January sky framed the North...
*as seen in North Canton Living Magazine I pulled into the parking lot confused. It was clearly a hotel yet the sign said “National Civil Right Museum.” I was visiting on an earnest recommendation. The twisty streets of Memphis had turned me around on the rather...
*as seen in North Canton Living Magazine I stood next to my brother in front of a dress that can only be described as one long fluffy ruffle. We were surrounded by a gaggle of young fashion students in their most extravagant, outrageous gowns flowing around us as they...
*as seen in North Canton Living Magazine I knew I was in for an interesting experience when my instructions were “Strip bare, leave your clothes in your locker and place the key chain around your neck. Poke your head out when you are ready and I will wrap you in a...
*as seen in North Catnon Living Magazine My arms were heavy with the weight from the sifting screens, bucket and shovel. I eyed the newly plowed field stark under a chilly, bright sun. About thirty people dotted the 37-acres. It was MLK day and a few children chased...
*as seen in North Canton Living 2026 I stood in the field with the wind whipping through my hair and sneaking down my collar. I shivered under the slate gray sky while tucking my gloved hands deep into my down coat pockets. The mounds soared above me mysterious in...
*As published in North Canton Living February 2025 Stretching across the wide Kanawha River, the Kanawha Falls were a series of short shelves. The fast moving river swirled with foamy bubbles under the bright blue sky with red and orange trees lining the banks. With...
*As published in North Canton Living January 2025 "I would make a home for them in the North, and the Lord helping me, I would bring them all here.” Harriet Tubman The road narrowed with dark towering trees casting a gloom. I caught glimpses of blue sky but still...