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Wranglers and Dudes

This happened on a dude ranch near Jackson, Wyoming.


New Ridge Neighborhood Taking Shape

There’s no better time to secure a new Ridge residence than right now.


The Man-Eating Tree

Our Special Forces detachment in Germany sent two teams of free fall military parachutists to teach that skill to the Jordanian Army. I was with them.

California oak tree backlit by afternoon sunlight in Santa Barbara foothills in vineyard in California United States

My Weekend with Madeleine

Our small study group suddenly had the golden opportunity to spend a weekend in Santa Barbara.


Moon Ship West of Ca Mau

"On one black night, ten of us lay in ambush on the fringe of a huge mangrove swamp."


Saving Those Dates

"One of the fun tasks I enjoy each month when editing Elysian Fields is writing the Save These Dates column."


Memorial Day Celebration Honors Ultimate Sacrifice

At Paradise Valley Estates, Memorial Day begins with a celebration honoring the many men and women who died serving our nation.


My Greek Holiday

"One evening while my crew was not on duty, we decided to do a little sightseeing on the island."


Foiled Again

"Somewhere, perhaps in a dim, dark cellar, or maybe in the bowels of a snow-swept mountain, they meet. I can see them, saliva dripping from their evil mouths as they cackle with glee."


It Was 77 Years Ago

It was a beautiful Sunday morning in Hawaii until … it wasn’t. The new incoming B-17s should be arriving, but what were the strange sounds?