Until January 1st, 1863 the United States was a slave holding nation. But, where slavery exists, freedom persists. The underground railroad was a risky road to freedom for many slaves. What was the “Underground Railroad” and when did it exist ? The Underground Railroad came about as a result of the yearning we all have to be free. It was a…

A quick article with a great idea. There are quite a few articles floating around out there in Mediumland that help answer a couple of popular questions. “How do I get more readers?” “How do I get my older articles in front of people?” Let’s face it. This is a…

She thought it was a prank call. Turns out she was wrong. Like most evenings Herb and Harriet Walken sat in front of the television. Their eyes glued to to this weeks episode of “Strange Encounters”. It was their favorite show. …

She planned on getting to the top and nothing would get in her way… or so she thought. The second floor bank of windows overlooked the factory floor. This was a birds-eye view of Venco Inc.’s manufacturing operation. Megan Shotsworth stood in her office looking down upon the busy workers…

It was a week long vacation that would last much longer than expected. The lakeside cabin was the perfect retreat from a hectic life in the big city. The cabin was located along the shore of one of Oregon’s high lakes. …

The fabric of our western landscape is woven together with a tightly drawn thread of barbed wire. The fabric of our western landscape is woven together with a tightly drawn thread of barbed wire. It has infiltrated our lands like nothing else and has changed our way of life forever. …

A case of animal abuse A dog can be one of the best companions a person could ever have. Loyal, loving and playful to the extreme. This is why I’m always so heartbroken when I see a case like Buster come through the doors of the local animal rescue shelter…

If you look at any media you’ve most certainly seen or heard rumors of unprecedented times ahead. From food shortages to brown outs and outright power grid failures… Southern states are prone to hurricanes, Mid-western states experience tornadoes and Western states have seen earthquakes happen without a moments notice. Natural…

The Flag of the United States of America is not only the most endearing and revered symbol of our country, it’s also one of the most recognizable symbols in the world. Show your support for America and what we the people of this country stand for. Fly an American flag. …