Echoes From the Campfire

He recognized the feeling for what it was—the need within himself to protect and care for something beyond himself. It was that, in part, that had led him into so many fights that were not his; and yet, was not the cause of human freedom and liberty every man’s trust?”           …

Coffee Percs

He had already built up the fire and had a big pot of coffee brewing near the fireplace’s edge.”                     –Ron Schwab  (Beware a Pale Horse)   Heard yuh comin’ Pard, grab a cup, coffee’s on the stove.  Sure glad yuh stopped by this mornin’.  Ahhh,…

Echoes From the Campfire

Such personal failures of character torment me to this very moment. And, when a cold moon is just right in the sky, God sometimes comes to my side to remind me of all my painful shortcomings. Many’s the night I’ve hit bony knees, bowed my head in supplication, only to find that the words necessary…

Echoes From the Campfire

Every man is born with death in him.  It’s only a matter of time.”                          –Louis L’Amour  (Mojave Crossing)          “O Death, where is your sting?  O Hades, where is your victory?”                  …