Several years ago I began writing for a company in Tennessee that was founded by world-renowned writer Alex Haley, author of “Roots”, “The Autobiography of Malcom X”, and “Queen”. At the time I didn’t know he was related to the company. I just liked the fact that I was regularly assigned interesting stories about cool […]
Throw Back Thursday – Electric Light Bulbs
Two years ago I wrote and photo illustrated a story about compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFL) verses LED light bulbs. Back then LED’s were still fairly new and a bit more expensive than CFL bulbs. Of course since that time prices have dropped and LED lights are really the best thing around, both quality and value […]
Hillbilly Dual Sport story for Thunder Roads Magazine
I wrote and photographed this feature story for June 2016 issue of Thunder Roads Magazine of Oklahoma about a dual sport motorcycle ride I took in north central Arkansas near the Buffalo River.
Creating a Culture of Safety
Recently I was given the opportunity to write and photograph a story for Oklahoma Living Magazine titled “Creating a Culture of Safety”. Basically I was to tell how Oklahoma electric cooperatives work to instill safety into all aspects of their operations, especially in regards to line work, which is inherently dangerous. I was able to […]
OKIE Oklahoma Living Awards 2015
I recently received several OKIE awards at the 2015 Oklahoma Living Magazine banquet. I was happy to receive two awards for my writing and three photo awards. I really enjoy working with the staff at the magazine and the employees and members at electrical cooperatives across Oklahoma.