Elvis Presley’s manager, Col. Tom Parker, wasn’t a Colonel or an American for that matter. He was Dutch. “For the first half of Elvis’ career the Colonel was exactly what Elvis needed..."

I certainly didn't realize it at the time, but I had walked into a moment soon out of time, a television repair store, a strange threshold land between age-old craftsmanship...

I like to go to a local Ozark lake and set a couple of trotlines, then take youngsters and move along the rocky, shallow banks with my trolling motor...

As I write this, I’m sitting in a favorite Airbnb we often use when visiting family near Kansas City, processing thoughts and reading...

To Christians, Christmas is both a commemoration and celebration of the promise that “God so loved the world that He gave His only...

Kimberling Area Library friends and volunteers invite you to join them for Learning On Wednesday, May 14, when Sharon Clarke will share...

The Deer Lick is mentioned several times in Wright's novel. It's first revealed to readers in chapter six, "The Story."  On page 56, Old Matt explains to Dad Howitt the memories of his deceased daughter Maggie...

Here’s the thing. If you’re putting other money into a business account, that’s a decent sign you’re not making money in the business.

It struck me how much this moment mirrors the decision facing investors right now. Wall Street is at a crossroads—and it's not a gentle fork in a well-worn trail.

Hindsight is 20/20. Now I can see that the people most impacted by any attempt on my part in fulfilling the great commission were the ones I built solid relationships with.

Mother Teresa said, “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” In some ways, that sounds easy enough to do...

So, I was excited when pulling into Tupelo, Mississippi, because the signs were everywhere, “Welcome to the Birthplace of Elvis Presley.”

If I were in your shoes, I’d park the proceeds from your cattle sale in a high-yield savings account.

Biologists from that long-ago time also did a study of growth rates, which showed that rock bass on the Black and Jacks Fork Rivers were three years old when they reach six inches in length.

I really don't mind, mind you. I did not write for the book to become, generically, the "great American novel." I don't even know what "the great American novel" means.

In terms of the ticking time bomb that hangs over the Branson area, not only in terms of those who will be directly impacted by any more “high water,” but by those businesses...

I’ve always felt a special kinship to Terry and his wife Dede. We share a deep love of American nostalgia that we never fail to reminisce upon...

Spring of the year is when people think the most about parasites such as fleas and ticks and make sure their pet is protected. Here in...

Like in pinball, success in this environment doesn't come from trying to control every bounce. It comes from knowing how to play the game...

Seligman, like many communities, is proud of its Route 66 heritage. Looking for a breakfast stop on the morning of April 10, we discovered Westside Lilo's Cafe...