The Raven Whisperer

The Raven Whisperer

Hank Nuwer   Once upon an evening dreary, while I pondered, eyes quite bleary, Over many a quaint and curious press release — Then, while I plodded toward my Jeep, I saw a heap so eerie, Thai food takeout I dropped earlier in a stew of grease. Thus begins my...
Auld Acquaintances Never Forgotten

Auld Acquaintances Never Forgotten

Every successful person I know has given credit for that success to a mentor. The few successful people I know lacking a mentor always say the lack of one delayed or detoured their careers. Today, young men and women seek inspiration from seasoned pros in business,...
The One That Got Away (Thank Goodness)

The One That Got Away (Thank Goodness)

My switch to Alaska citizen is complete. I have an Alaska voting card. I’m paying Alaska property taxes. My vehicles have Alaska brown bear license plates. But most important, I qualified with Alaska DNR (at my advanced age) for an Alaska fishing, hunting, and...
The Monster

The Monster

On February 21, 1998, a 19-year-old gentle soul named Lynn Topp from North Star, Ohio, walked for exercise on a less-traveled road off Ohio 49. A student at Wright State University’s Lake Campus in Celina, she had thick, abundant hair and a cheerful smile always on...