Category: Personal Stuff
An Island of Our Own
Over the years, Kathy and I have often dreamed of escaping today’s fast-paced, hectic world and moving to an island of our own—an island of…
ORLAND ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS NIGHT
Just like in the Statler Brothers’ song, the Orland High School Class of ‘66 had its dreams. In June of 1966, all 138 of us…
Thank You
Hi, Everyone, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for supporting my writing adventure. Kathy and I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting…
An Island of Our Own
Over the years, Kathy and I have often dreamed of escaping today’s fast-paced, hectic world and moving to an island of our own—an island of…
Going Home
I’ve often said that the reason I enjoyed the old Andy Griffith Show so much was because I practically grew up there. Growing up in…
Two Nights to Remember
I have to admit that I was more than a little apprehensive about my upcoming Orland High School class reunion. I hadn’t seen most of…
The McCloud River: Relief from the Dog Days of Summer
Nothing picks up my spirits like a walk along a mountain stream during these hundred-degree days. The McCloud River is as good as it gets….
Fish Tales and Fond Memories
In 1966, as a high school graduate about to enter college, I was fortunate to find a summer job at the Mount Shasta Fish Hatchery—the…
A Tribute to Streams
The other day I came across a thirty-year-old photograph I had taken of my younger brother Matt. Matt was diving into Rock Creek, a tributary…
Game Wardens and Ghost Towns
While working on a sequel to Badges, Bears, and Eagles, I recently returned to my old stomping grounds near Orland, California, and the ghost town…