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This collection includes selections from a lifetime of writing, ranging from early teens into his sixties. It includes poems about love, lyrical poems that are light-hearted and written during a youthful tinkering in a basement band, poems of loss inevitable in such a span of time, and a miscellaneous category to catch everything else. There are some that are raw with emotion, others thoughtful, all only meant to share the authors take on the things in his life. Enjoy a trip back over fifty years of writing.

A practical, inspirational, revolutionary guide to social innovation Many of us have a deep desire to make the world around us a better place. But often our good intentions are undermined by the fear that we are so insignificant in the big scheme of things that nothing we can do will actually...

This definitive Un-Cabaret album features unusually honest stories from seriously funny performers from the groundbreaking Un-Cabaret live show.

Ever stared at John Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion on your shelf and thought, “One day I’ll finally read that… but where would I even start?”This podcast is for that moment.Calvin’s Institutes in a Year is a guided, day-by-day journey through one of the most influential works in Christian theology. Together, we read through the entire Institutes over the course of a full year—one manageable section at a time—so that a book many admire from a distance finally becomes something you actually finish.Each daily episode is short, focused, and intentional. We keep the ...

A profiler. A physical therapist. A killer who leaves little trace. When FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit Coordinator John Martin is assigned to a string of brutal murders in San Francisco, he expects resistance from local law enforcement—not from a civilian witness. But Katelyn Harris isn’t just any witness. She’s a physical therapist with an expert understanding of human movement—first brought into the case as an expert witness, she soon becomes a target of an attack by the very killer John is hunting, barely escaping. Katelyn insists she can identify her attacker by his gait—the ...

On his way to work on a Monday morning, Wally Williams witnesses armed men attempting to break into his nephew, Dan’s, machine shop, and his day goes downhill from there. Dan and his faithful dog, Syd, plan to spend the day riding the fence line on the ranch unaware that ten heavily armed men bent on revenge will invade the property gunning for him. Who are these men, and why are they after Dan? Unarmed and outgunned Dan must use the only advantages he has, his wits and his knowledge of the land to neutralize and escape his enemies. A tactical error causes him to be separated from Syd, ...

Dan Williams has built an idyllic life in the remote hills near San Jose, CA. When a frantic call from a neighbor’s wife comes, Dan and his uncles are shocked to find their neighbor dead in his workshop. Suspicion falls on Dan when his bloody hammer turns up at the scene. Meanwhile, two mysterious strangers seem to be playing a game of cat and mouse in the area. This is the first book in the Dan Williams and Syd Series.Dan soon finds himself as a suspect in the murder, the object of an investigating deputy’s grudge and scrambling to try to figure out what happened. Attempts by his Uncle...

In this haunting memoir, Michael L. Patton shares stories of his challenging childhood. It is the story of his determination and struggle to overcome growing up with an alcoholic, abusive father. The author paints a heartwarming and terrifying picture while sharing hard-earned lessons in life. He instinctively searches for guidance outside of the chaos, finding positive mentors, and promising himself that life can be different, even while witnessing physical and mental abuse at the hands of his father. Sweet stories of childhood innocence help balance his father’s outbursts and violence ...

A troubled teenager leaves home in West Texas and takes to the road. He soon finds that he gets off on the thrill of confrontation and killing. Dan, Wally and Syd are on a trip to deliver some equipment to an observatory in Arizona. The paths of these two worlds cross, leading to a game of cat and mouse where the role of mouse changes hands. Along the way, Wally finds himself in jail, Dan finds love (maybe), and Syd does her best to herd them away from trouble. Find out who walks away when Wally becomes the target of a serial killer. This is the second book in the Dan Williams and Syd Series.

A dead congressman lives a double life, one of which leads to Dan’s past. Dan and Wally, led by Syd, find a man hanging in a tree on a rural stretch of road. This story takes the team on a wild ride that eventually leads back to Dan's door. Who is this guy? Why is he dead? And how the heck does it have anything to do with Dan, who swears he's never met the man? Now, Dan finds himself under suspicion for murder once again. He learns secrets long buried, revealing a painful truth. This case will leave a lasting impact on Dan's life. “Death Makes the Devil Dance” is the third novel in ...

Death and the Devil’s Henchmen Description “Death and the Devil’s Henchmen” is the fourth novel in the Dan Williams and Syd mystery series. Suspicious-acting men appear claiming to be lawyers with an inheritance for Dan from relatives back east. The trouble is, Dan has no relatives on the east coast. Meanwhile, a local rancher turns up dead at his own front gate. Samantha, the owner of the local bar, has a hidden past that may be catching up to her. Her only choice is to run. Dan and his furry best friend Syd, are among the last to see Sam before she disappeared. When Dan, Wally and...

Join Through the Church Fathers, a year-long journey into the writings of the early Church Fathers, thoughtfully curated by C. Michael Patton. Each episode features daily readings from key figures like Clement, Augustine, and Aquinas, accompanied by insightful commentary to help you engage with the foundational truths of the Christian faith.Join Our Community: Read along and engage with others on this journey through the Church Fathers. Visit our website.Support the Podcast: Help sustain this work and gain access to exclusive content by supporting C. Michael Patton on Patreon at patreon.com/...

Join C. Michael Patton and friends for Theology Unplugged, a weekly podcast that dives deep into Christian theology, exploring challenging questions, and offering insightful discussions to deepen your faith. Discover the truth, embrace the journey, and engage with thought-provoking topics every week.

Creating a safe space to share our pain and experiences to fight the stigma of male empathy. Taking a ride through the eyes of a group of friends from Chattanooga, TN.