Reflections, ramblings, and a good cup of warm coffee.

Out here on the porch (the reflections blog), the breeze carries whatever thoughts happen to wander by. Sometimes it’s about the writing life—the strange, wonderful journey of shaping words into stories. Other days, it’s reflections on faith, grief, grit, or growing older with a little bit of humor and a whole lot of grace. You might even find an occasional holy nudge disguised as a story. In a nutshell, this is a blog about writing, life, and faith.

Some posts might feel like a devotional in blue jeans, others like a napkin note from the Almighty tucked into your lunchbox. Every so often, they may come with a smile, a memory, or a reminder that you’re not alone. These reflections blogs are crafted for thoughtful readers—folks who like to sit with words for a while and see where they lead.

There’s no big promise here. No grand theme or polished agenda. Just an old guy who writes books, pays attention to the quiet things, and shares what shows up. If a post makes you feel a little lighter or think a little deeper, then the porch did its job.

So go on—kick off your shoes, sip something warm, and stay as long as you like. You’re welcome anytime. The blog posts below offer reflections content for readers who enjoy a casual but thoughtful approach to writing, faith, and the ordinary moments that hold extraordinary meaning.

  • Catharsis & Writing

    5 More Questions to Discover Your Story Writing for Emotional Clarity “Man writing for emotional clarity” How emotional release through writing fosters clarity, creativity, and transformation ✍️ What role does catharsis play in writing?😓 How can writing facilitate emotional release?👉 Is this relevant even if writing isn’t something you consider a strength? These are questions…

  • Catharsis & Writing

    Emotional release through writing “A person journaling in a notebook with deep focus, symbolizing the cathartic process of writing and emotional release.” Emotional Release Through Writing: 5 Questions to Discover Your Story How unlocking emotions through writing leads to clarity, creativity, and renewal. What Does Catharsis Have to Do With Writing? Writing is more than…

  • You can write that book!

    Musings from #oldguywritesbooks (a series) What book, you ask? The book within. What are you talking about? I have no book within. We all do–every one of us. I don’t understand. Let me put it this way: everyone alive has a story. It’s called their life story. Every life story is different because no two…

  • What’s it like to author a book?

    When someone asks me, “What’s it like to author a book?” My typical response is that it’s fun. That tends to lead to more questions. I think that’s because to most folks “fun” is not an expected answer. There is a great article about that. Whatever job I had, I would try to make it…

  • The new baby (book) is born!

    The challenging work is done. It’s in the publisher’s hands now. The long wait begins. It’s not on Amazon yet, but it will be a pre-sale item soon. It’s hard to believe this is my fourth book. It makes me wonder what some of my teachers in high school might say! Surprise, surprise. #oldguywritesbooks #undone…

  • Things Left Undone

    The heaviest weight we carry into the end often includes the burden of things left undone. And, it is often someone’s name we never made peace with. Some doors don’t close with time. They stay…

  • Old Men’s Coffee Club

    Friendship isn’t about who you’ve known the longest. It’s about who sat with you when you needed it most… over a cup of coffee.” ~ Anonymous I was a policeman way back when, in what…

  • I Call it Wisdom. My Kids Call it Rambling.

    Passing along insights (solicited or not), and what we learn when we least expect it. A father sharing wisdom with his boy Sometimes the wisest thing a man can do is sit still, speak softly,…

  • Help Wanted

    pexels-julia-m-cameron-6994992 Volunteers Wanted: No experience needed. Just a questionable sense of judgment and free time you’ll soon regret. Help Wanted (Yes, even you.) You know, “Help Wanted” usually smells like work… the kind with timecards,…

  • When the Ghosts of the Past Come Knocking

    pexels-suzyhazelwood-6785319 “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” — William Faulkner Faulkner wasn’t wrong. The past doesn’t ask permission. It just shows up, usually when we’re least prepared for it. Ever notice how…

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Don’t just wave from the sidewalk–come on up and stay a while. Sometimes I write something worth sending. When I do, you’ll get it first. No spam. No pressure. Just real words from the old guy’s front porch.

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