Sketching at the Hermitage, March 15th, 2018. There was an impressive celebration at the Hermitage on March 15th, 2018. It was the 251st birthday celebration for General and President Andrew Jackson. I had taken some vacation time to attend, and it was a perfect day. Conditions were 66 degrees, sunny, with some wind.

Providing insight while navigating the literary world and sharing my work. Last Semester of Graduate School.

My Prince Wears Blue Jeans by Kayla Davidson. An imaginative little girl compares her devoted and hard-working father and his ranch to a modern-day fairy tale prince and his kingdom.

When Abraham gave first choice to Lot, and Lot took the best and greenest pastures for himself, Abraham simply let it be so. Then God promised to give him all the land, as far as his eyes could see, to the east, west, north and south. Abraham held a relaxed confidence in God and His promises. So I choose to relax, and place my confidence in You.

Dust Jacket for My First Novel. Remembering My Dad, Walter Baker. Thoughts from an everyday . It is almost time for April. To arrive in colors bright. Forsythia shines in yellow,. The wildflowers pop up pink,. Apple blossoms white as snow. While dandelions hug the lawn. To begin the springtime show.

That you are gone, the trees in the sun,. I watch as my son. To plunge for a time. And the muscles of wind. Though I knew you when the sun stuck. To all of it,. And light, having travelled 97 million miles,. You were so thin then. I feel the sunlight here and there today; I hold on.