I am not a big celebrator of birthdays, at least not my own. I can still recall my 10th birthday when all my friends were there, the...

As we got in the car and started another of our monthly dates, my goddaughter, Belle, was quiet. We were on our way to her favorite...

I was born in Mason City, IA, in 1945, but I consider my hometown, the place where I grew up, to be the small town about 30 miles west of...

"Godpoppa?" "Yes, Belle?" "Would you ask my dad to take a picture of us when we get home? With my new camera? I want to put it in my...