Red Dirt Chronicles

Those things are found in the tiniest of choices of every moment of every day with the person you love within a community that’s supportive. True story: virtual war on the battlefield can affec...

https://www.reddirtchronicles.com/2021/02/the-smallest-of-things-telomeres/

Regular HVAC inspections are essential for maintaining optimal performance and extending the lifespan of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Here are several reasons why sche...

https://www.reddirtchronicles.com/2020/08/hvac-inspections/

I moved to Ada, Oklahoma almost three years ago. Since that time my life has been in a constant state of unpacking and attempting to shape something that looks like a new life here. The energy it...

https://www.reddirtchronicles.com/2019/08/tnmc-fly-on-the-wall-stuff-epotm-extra/

Today as we mourn the deaths from a mass shooting in El Paso, some might need to pray without words. I know I do. And, I'm praying for solutions as well.

https://www.reddirtchronicles.com/2019/08/praying-without-words-sacred-music-circa-2002/

As I’ve gotten older, taking care of my skin has become increasingly important to me. I’ve always believed that healthy skin is the key to looking and feeling my best, so I’ve made it a pri...

https://www.reddirtchronicles.com/2018/10/tackling-aging-concerns/

As a mom, taking care of myself often takes a backseat to the demands of caring for my family. However, I’ve come to realize the importance of prioritizing self-care in order to be the best mom...

https://www.reddirtchronicles.com/2018/07/mommy-self-care/

My cold cheeks smiled as I listened to Cydi's stories while simultaneously managing flash back memories from the late 70s and early 80s.  I had been a drum major; she, an energetic twirler. And,...

https://www.reddirtchronicles.com/2018/03/medicine-park-magic-eptom-tries-to-catch-up/

Sam Chesnut’s tender demeanor around his horse Traveler never hints at his former life as a police force sniper. Though bald and supported by a cane from various rounds of cancer treatments, Sa...

https://www.reddirtchronicles.com/2017/09/traveler-shares-his-name/

 I feel like this blog project is a big magnet, and everyone who gets close gets collected...and sticks.  I don't feel dragged down by the sticking--it's as if every time we pick someone up (a ...

https://www.reddirtchronicles.com/2017/07/the-red-dirt-chronicles-is-seven-years-old-hot-ziggety/

When reporting on themes like corporal punishment, or leaving phrases like "colored people" in an audio file, I wrestle with my own positionality...and the intersectionality of me (the listener)...

https://www.reddirtchronicles.com/2017/06/our-friends-have-skills-dru-martin-redux/