Family shows love through car restoration

This is a sweet story about Kenny Edwards and what his family did for him one Father's Day. This story appeared in the Summer issue of Senior Living, pub'd by the Bluffton News-Banner.   Kenny Edwards of Zanesville always wanted an antique car. “I was not loyal,” he said. “Any kind of old car would... Continue Reading →

Antique Tractor for Wedding Anniversary Present?

This past year I've enjoyed interviewing owners of antique/classic vehicles for Indiana Autos and RV's Magazine. These people love their cars/trucks/tractors/other! Don Lehman is no exception! I like the vehicles too and have learned much about them. Several other classic car stories and photos are listed on this blog. Search "classic car". ** To some... Continue Reading →

Judy Clausen- Value of Exercise

This story of a friend appeared in a new publication, Sr Lifestyle. It is a powerful of the effectiveness of regular exercise. Do you exercise regularly? What have been benefits to you of regular exercise?     **     When Bluffton resident Judy Clausen began walking for her health 37 years ago, she had... Continue Reading →

A funny story from my mom in honor of Mother’s Day

This is a story Mom told me several years ago while sitting in my kitchen. I just about fell off my chair laughing. She and her friend Joyce are still in contact with each other which makes the story even sweeter. I have the best Mom in the world. Enjoy your mom today or at least... Continue Reading →

Lesson from Desert Storm

  Today is my birthday. I’m sharing a story I wrote near the beginning of my career that still means so much to me b/c of the power of the Bible to help people get through crises. It is an as-told-to story, which means it is someone else’s story and I wrote it for him.... Continue Reading →

David & AJ Jackson—1936 Ford pick up truck

I’m learning as a writer to use social marketing to find stories. A few months ago, I put a note on Facebook that I was looking for owners of antique vehicles to do profiles for an auto publication. Lo and behold, a friend from Taylor University-Ft Wayne contacted me about her husband’s truck. “Is 1936... Continue Reading →

Model A– Brian Pickering

While writing classic car profiles for a local publication, I've had the opportunity to meet several nice people. That's a huge plus with writing -- we may not meet in person, but when we begin discussing a common interest like old cars (I don't own one; just admire from afar), it's like we're friends. After... Continue Reading →

Bill and Gloria Gaither

  One of the highest privileges I’ve had as a writer was to interview Bill and Gloria Gaither in February 2008. Indianapolis Monthly Magazine had assigned me a profile to write about the Gaithers and they had consented to have me interview them at their store, Gaither Family Resources, in Alexandria, IN. The dozens of... Continue Reading →

Leroy & Diane Blessing–1957 Chevy

I recently began interviewing classic car owners about their restored for profiles in IN Autos & RVs magazine. It's been fun getting to find out more about old cars and why their owners love them so much. In this story the owners' love for their classic car helped their son find a new career.  **... Continue Reading →

Amelia Island Florida

This time of year many people are lucky enough to be heading to Florida as an escape from cold weather. Here is part of a travel article I wrote about a magical place that is not in Orlando.  It was helpful to visit the place to become stimulated with ideas and details about what to include in... Continue Reading →

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