Author: Ray Sanders

I have never been afraid of work. I bought my first lawn mower at the age of 9. I mowed nearly every lawn on our block. There was something satisfying about earning an honest day’s pay for an honest day’s work.One...

When it comes to fishing, I’ll take mine from the shore. The thought of sliding my legs into a pair of long rubber boots attached to an inner tube just to get a little closer to wildlife seems crazy and looks silly. I...

As I sit down to pen this article, I do so with a heavy heart. I received word today that cancer has once again been detected in the body of a dear friend’s young grandson. Already the little guy has faced more challenges...

The day had been long. A busier than busy schedule had required flexibility. Despite multiple activities, a list of “must do” special projects and a house full of people coming and going, my wife and I determined to...

The older I get, the more I have come to realize that life isn’t always peachy. Some days are just a lot tougher than others. Getting out of bed isn’t always easy when you have had dark clouds chasing you for...

I’ve been dating the same woman for 22 years. Not only is she my girlfriend, but she is the mother of my six children and my first and only wife! I have to admit, I’m smitten by her. I’m not really sure how I...

As a boy, I hated giving up summer freedoms for the confinements of a new school year. Stiff new jeans, unsharpened pencils and early morning oatmeal were no competition for bare feet, shorts and a bologna sandwich. I preferred...

The problem is apparent. A visit to the local supermarket, restaurant or church exposes innocent bystanders to obnoxious, rude and ill-mannered expos‚. No I am not talking about a night of professional wrestling; I’m...

Do you know someone who is color blind? Color blindness is the inability to perceive differences between colors and is usually classified as a disability. I’m not sure I agree. Allow me to explain.There are tests to...