The Rust Belt Chronicles

A year ago, my best friend, Billy Atkins was called home . Rarely does a day go by without thinking of him and it’s still hard to beli...

The other day I watched one of the most picturesque snowfalls. It reminded me of the type of snow shower we wish for on Christmas Eve....

I am delighted to be able to have my friend, Mary Martin , as a guest writer today. Mary has written regular blogs for The Mansfield N...

Earlier today, my boss walked into my office, stating: “ Let’s take a walk, we have something to discuss .” The scene reminded me of th...

People often worry about circumstances out of their control. Worrying used to be one of my “other jobs.” Over the years, I have battled w...

   "Buckeye"    In a previous blog, I reported spotting a dog in a nearby park system upon driving home fr...

Yesterday, I failed to post a blog. I really didn’t have anything gnawing at my soul to deliver to you, but as the night wore on- I was ...

  “Do not take the agenda that someone else has mapped out for your life.” ― John C. Maxwell Hold On The quest to push “the power...

 Photo courtesy of: Silicone Prairie News .   Several days ago, I wrote a blog about the apparent political choices inducing a neg...

Here’s an essential item for any aspiring artist, writer, procrastinator or just someone in need of an inspirational pick-me-up. Photo...

Photo courtesy of: mRio .   Many of the things we could achieve in our lives are within our grasp today . We no longer need permis...