Now that Thanksgiving weekend is in the rearview mirror, I’m left thinking about how thankful I am for that interconnecting bit of a family holiday that annoys so many people. I’m thankful for the time I spent driving through the Ozarks over the past few days. We traipsed up and down and back and forth … Continue reading Driving through the Ozarks
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Read about Missouri Ozarker in the Phelps County Focus
A profile of me and my writing about the Missouri Ozarks is in this week's edition of the Phelps County Focus. Read more about my creative efforts in boosting the Missouri Ozarks and telling the stories of its culture. “As someone who’s a booster of the Ozarks, I think it is incredibly important that we … Continue reading Read about Missouri Ozarker in the Phelps County Focus
An Ozark Surprise in Pilot Knob
The Ozarks are full of surprises. That's true even when the surprise has signage on a major road and its own webpage. Last weekend my wife, my dog, and I headed out for Taum Sauk Mountain. We're all three more than a little stir-crazy from the pandemic, but the two humans of us are also … Continue reading An Ozark Surprise in Pilot Knob