Mother Nature laughs
I posted pretty pictures of spring at Writers Who Kill today, and in return, Mother Nature gave me this:
They’re here! … but their days are numbered
If you live in my part of the country, you’ve probably noticed by now that Brood IV of the periodical cicadas are out in force. These dudes show up every 17 years, giving them celebrity status when they emerge and…
Exploring Kansas byways
This spring, I had the opportunity to write a short piece about the Western Vistas Historic Byway, one of 11 designated scenic byways in Kansas, for the new Kansas Byways Guide. As a native of that part of the state,…