The annual gingerbreading was another great success! Homemade gingerbread is always better. It’s more fun to work with, AND it’s… Read more Gratuitous Gingerbread post!
Op-ed: Melania Trump’s Christmas spirit is filling families with joy this holiday season
https://www.rsbnetwork.com/opinion/op-ed-melania-trumps-christmas-spirit-is-filling-families-with-joy-this-holiday-season/ I was working on my previous op-ed before this one when Melania’s wonderful spirit started taking it over. In… Read more Op-ed: Melania Trump’s Christmas spirit is filling families with joy this holiday season
It’s Cane’s day
Our dog Cane is 8 years old today! He is such a good boy. He herds our children and our… Read more It’s Cane’s day
The birdies are celebrating!
I’ve been wanting to carve out and paint some winter birds for our Yule decorations for a few years now.… Read more The birdies are celebrating!
Op-ed: Christmas is back in America
https://www.rsbnetwork.com/opinion/op-ed-christmas-is-back-in-america/ Celebrating the holidays should be a blessed occasion, not political. Americans have always been known for our knack for… Read more Op-ed: Christmas is back in America
Snow Turkey
December’s here! While it’s time for peppermints and reindeer and Joy to the World, it came in a whirlwind of… Read more Snow Turkey
Enjoying the Thanksgiving blessing of lower grocery rates
https://www.rsbnetwork.com/opinion/enjoying-the-thanksgiving-blessing-of-lower-grocery-rates/ I went Thanksgiving grocery shopping. I was worried about the budget and Yule and all the coming holidays. Then,… Read more Enjoying the Thanksgiving blessing of lower grocery rates
St. Charles Community Council campaigns for emergency aid for homeless residents
https://www.midriversnewsmagazine.com/news/st-charles-community-council-campaigns-for-emergency-aid-for-homeless-residents/article_6934a3ac-70e5-4fd9-b7c7-ae8a3486b9d8.html The homeless issue is a rough one. Helping people to become self-reliant is always the main goal, but as… Read more St. Charles Community Council campaigns for emergency aid for homeless residents
‘Pets, Pets, Pets,’ sends out every bark, meow, and squeak for #1!
The happiest new animal book is a bestseller! “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Pets, Pets, Pets: 101 Entertaining Stories” hit… Read more ‘Pets, Pets, Pets,’ sends out every bark, meow, and squeak for #1!
Sharing Thanksgiving
I love every season in its turn. The Holiday season is such a wonderful period, and I like celebrating each… Read more Sharing Thanksgiving
Crickety
We have a new pet in our midst. But it’s not furry, fuzzy, feathery, or scaley! He’s a cricket. I’ve… Read more Crickety
#1! American First Magazine is selling like crazy
American First Magazine (AFM) has come a long way. It is the product of hard work and a love for… Read more #1! American First Magazine is selling like crazy
American First Magazine is in print!
The first print edition of my conservative literature and art magazine is now available! American First Magazine was created after… Read more American First Magazine is in print!
2,000 is something, right?
A couple of years ago, I hit a pretty cool publishing milestone. I had my 1,000th piece of writing published.… Read more 2,000 is something, right?
Happy Halloween (especially to all the moms trying to avoid junk food…)
I swear I will try to resist the power of the candy tonight. But Almond Joys are my weakness. Happy… Read more Happy Halloween (especially to all the moms trying to avoid junk food…)
The pumpkins are taking over
You can never have enough pumpkins. At least in October. I bake pumpkins, the kids decorate them and we all… Read more The pumpkins are taking over
Tomorrow is all about Pets, Pets, Pets!
Tomorrow, my latest story comes out in the Chicken Soup for the Soul book: Pets, Pets, Pets! I’ve been reading… Read more Tomorrow is all about Pets, Pets, Pets!
Town hall provides Radiation Exposure Compensation Act resources for county residents
https://www.midriversnewsmagazine.com/news/town-hall-provides-radiation-exposure-compensation-act-resources-for-county-residents/article_ac13dcb7-36a9-4e33-a77b-140d1cd923da.html The One Big Beautiful Bill extended RECA compensation to people in Missouri for the first time. This is HUGE.… Read more Town hall provides Radiation Exposure Compensation Act resources for county residents
DHS investigation confirms FEMA refused aid to Trump supporters, case referred to DOJ
https://www.rsbnetwork.com/news/dhs-investigation-confirms-fema-refused-aid-to-trump-supporters-case-referred-to-doj/ Imagine paying taxes no matter who is in office, and then a corrupt administration perpetuates political discrimination to deny… Read more DHS investigation confirms FEMA refused aid to Trump supporters, case referred to DOJ
The October Witch Way Issue is HERE
I have two pieces in this month’s issue of Witch Way Magazine. One is a ritual to say good-bye to… Read more The October Witch Way Issue is HERE
‘Reproductive’ Industry Freely Hands Out Abortion Pills And Withholds Fertility Drugs
The “reproductive health” industry is obsessed with dishing out deadly abortion pills. Meanwhile, a simple and safe fertility hormone booster,… Read more ‘Reproductive’ Industry Freely Hands Out Abortion Pills And Withholds Fertility Drugs
Unexpected guests are the best
I was just telling my kids about the “good ole days” when we used to show up to our friends’… Read more Unexpected guests are the best
Op-Ed: Turning Point USA is giving the people what they crave, an All-American halftime show
https://www.rsbnetwork.com/news/op-ed-turning-point-usa-is-giving-the-people-what-they-crave-an-all-american-halftime-show/ The NFL used to be fun. Then it got political and went woke. I miss enjoying games and silly… Read more Op-Ed: Turning Point USA is giving the people what they crave, an All-American halftime show
Americans decry Islamist celebrations on anniversary of Oct. 7 massacre
https://www.rsbnetwork.com/news/americans-decry-islamist-celebrations-on-anniversary-of-oct-7-massacre/ If the “Free Palestine” movement just wants to end the horrors in Gaza, why do they chant Hamas’s slogan?… Read more Americans decry Islamist celebrations on anniversary of Oct. 7 massacre
Pets, Pets, Pets, is the book for everyone
My author copies of my latest Chicken Soup for the Soul contribution, “Pets, Pets, Pets,” came in! This is my… Read more Pets, Pets, Pets, is the book for everyone
Op-Ed: Local and state governments honor Charlie Kirk ahead of Oct. 14 remembrance day
https://www.rsbnetwork.com/opinion/op-ed-local-and-state-governments-honor-charlie-kirk-ahead-of-oct-14-remembrance-day/ Oct. 14, 2025, will be a National Day of Remembrance in honor of Charlie Kirk’s life and legacy. Multiple… Read more Op-Ed: Local and state governments honor Charlie Kirk ahead of Oct. 14 remembrance day
Another poetry win?
For every win, there are at least three failures. Sometimes four. I’m learning this. It’s been a rough month for… Read more Another poetry win?
White House releases new Charlie Kirk memorial video as TP USA chapter requests reportedly surpass 120,000
https://www.rsbnetwork.com/news/white-house-releases-new-charlie-kirk-memorial-video-as-tp-usa-chapter-requests-reportedly-surpass-120000/ Keep starting those Turning Point USA chapters. It’s time to make sure that American values remain prominent in our… Read more White House releases new Charlie Kirk memorial video as TP USA chapter requests reportedly surpass 120,000
Pets, Pets, Pets!
There just aren’t enough happy stories in the world. Sure, there are a lot of fun children’s books, but why… Read more Pets, Pets, Pets!
Erika Kirk shows how love, faith and family carry us through tragedy to strengthen our resolve
https://www.rsbnetwork.com/opinion/erika-kirk-show-how-love-faith-and-family-carry-us-through-tragedy-to-strengthen-our-resolve/ “The assassination of Turning Point USA founder and CEO Charlie Kirk pierced the heart of the nation on Wednesday,… Read more Erika Kirk shows how love, faith and family carry us through tragedy to strengthen our resolve
Owl my goodness
A couple of days ago, I took the kids out to feed the chickens. We do this every day. It’s… Read more Owl my goodness
Trump congratulates Cracker Barrel on reimplementing classic logo after backlash against new design
WINNING! https://www.rsbnetwork.com/news/trump-congratulates-cracker-barrel-on-reimplementing-classic-logo-after-backlash-against-new-design/ The Cracker Barrel rebrand disaster displayed everything wrong with American corporations. They jump on woke bandwagons and tank… Read more Trump congratulates Cracker Barrel on reimplementing classic logo after backlash against new design
What a week it was
Local news was hot last week. A proposed AI data center gained a LOT of attention, even earning some national… Read more What a week it was
Hummingbirds and blobfish!
We got a little break in the heat, and I was missing our bread sculpting, so I asked my son… Read more Hummingbirds and blobfish!
The chicks are so happy
Our chicken adoption experiment is proving to be much more than a success. It’s been a joy! Our chicken, Nix,… Read more The chicks are so happy
The time has come to enter publishing exhaustion land again
For the past couple of years, I’ve been listening to my inner voice, and it just keeps saying: Stay the… Read more The time has come to enter publishing exhaustion land again
Writing summer camp speaker
I had the honor of speaking to a group of young writers at my local cultural arts center’s summer writing… Read more Writing summer camp speaker
Girl who survived Texas floods at Camp Mystic delivers powerful performance of ‘Hallelujah’
https://www.rsbnetwork.com/news/girl-who-survived-texas-floods-at-camp-mystic-delivers-powerful-performance-of-hallelujah/ What is it about tragedy that never fails to bring out the best in humanity? It doesn’t matter where… Read more Girl who survived Texas floods at Camp Mystic delivers powerful performance of ‘Hallelujah’
Turtles Galore!
My kids were set on entering our County Fair’s turtle race this year. It was a fun adventure. The idea… Read more Turtles Galore!
ICE doubles down on catching child predators, vows to ‘protect our nation’s most vulnerable’
https://www.rsbnetwork.com/news/ice-doubles-down-on-catching-child-predators-vows-to-protect-our-nations-most-vulnerable/ While conservatives argue amongst themselves about who’s right (those who do whatever Trump tells them to or those who… Read more ICE doubles down on catching child predators, vows to ‘protect our nation’s most vulnerable’
More Nature Awesomeness
https://lsc-pagepro.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=848146&p=26&view=issueViewer My latest article, “Lessons in the Rocks,” gave me a chance to talk about one of my favorite trips… Read more More Nature Awesomeness
Volunteers bring relief to Texas flood victims
https://www.rsbnetwork.com/news/volunteers-bring-relief-to-texas-flood-victims/ I was camping with my family over 4th of July weekend. It rained like crazy on our tents Saturday… Read more Volunteers bring relief to Texas flood victims
Happy Independence Day!
‘The Big Beautiful Bill kicks 1.4 million illegal immigrants off Medicaid,’ Sen. Schmitt clarifies in major win
https://www.rsbnetwork.com/news/the-big-beautiful-bill-kicks-1-4-million-illegal-immigrants-off-medicaid-sen-schmitt-clarifies-in-major-win/ Government healthcare is paid for by American citizens. We cannot afford to pay for the world. I, like most… Read more ‘The Big Beautiful Bill kicks 1.4 million illegal immigrants off Medicaid,’ Sen. Schmitt clarifies in major win
Op-ed: Celebrating 250 years of American excellence across the nation
https://www.rsbnetwork.com/news/op-ed-celebrating-250-years-of-american-excellence-across-the-nation/ It’s not every day that anything begins its 250th year, so I’m stoked to celebrate the 250th birthday of… Read more Op-ed: Celebrating 250 years of American excellence across the nation
A write release!
My latest anthology endeavor has been a wonderful success. I got to sit on the Saturday Writers book release panel… Read more A write release!
Former Biden aide testifies she was authorized to control autopen
https://www.rsbnetwork.com/news/former-biden-aide-testifies-she-was-authorized-to-control-autopen/ Autopen Gate or Biden Gate is growing more concerning as the truth as to who was actually signing official… Read more Former Biden aide testifies she was authorized to control autopen
A book for all seasons is here!
Your next great summer read is here! The Saturday Writers anthology is out now and full of stories and poems… Read more A book for all seasons is here!
Chicken Adoption is Broody Hen Option
The chicken adoption experiment is in full swing and proving successful, so far. My family and I started backyard chicken… Read more Chicken Adoption is Broody Hen Option
Making America Healthy Again
https://www.rsbnetwork.com/news/maha-two-american-food-companies-to-eliminate-food-dyes-ahead-of-schedule/ Life is a balance. In the modern world, I’ve found it increasingly difficult to live a healthy, natural life,… Read more Making America Healthy Again
Jessica Marie Baumgartner 