I wrote Barred Owl Basin, and drew with coloring pencils the beginning of the story as a left panel and the end of the story on the right.

Dragon's Vale was painted, and someone asked for the story to go with it. So I wrote the short story, Dragon's Vale.

An alien space crustacean species, related to many in our oceans, arrives to save their distant descendants, from certain destruction still

The sock bat is a fun Halloween project. Other animals can be made as well. Older, worn out socks can have new life.

Painted Paper is a short story that could have occurred in early history, or in a distant future. It could have occurred on Earth, or in a

This is a mostly vegetarian dish. It is okay to add meat leftovers such as ham, burger, turkey, or chicken. Or use this as a side dish.

The fresher the vegetables, the better. Sometimes, especially with ham or bacon, this dish tastes even better the day after.

Zucchini and yellow squash work well. Canned green beans work with frozen, sliced squash. It's not as good as fresh sliced green beans.

Grilled zucchini is frequently paired with yellow squash. Zucchini grows larger than most yellow squash varieties.

Wash, dice, and prepare with a slightly salty butter mixture for excellent texture. They take longer to grill than meat.

It is better with some meals than others, particularly steak or roast. Because the texture is different, some people prefer yellow squash ov

Boiled together with zucchini, there is a satisfying mix of flavors and textures. Wash well before slicing and cooking.

Dice the zucchini first. Grilling, alone or with yellow squash, is another alternative.

There may be only moments between garden, a warm bath, and into the oven for a yellow squash.

Zucchini and yellow squash are relatively easy to grow in a home garden. They do spread and vine out across the ground, with lots of flowers

Be sure they are gluten free. In a mixed gluten/gluten free household, be aware of gluten crumbles in food jars, such as mayonnaise.

Without noodles, this dish is easily frozen in individual servings for chilly winter days. Perfect for days you just don't want to eat.

After cooking, the peas and carrots can easily be frozen together to thaw when needed.

Peas go well with most meat and vegetable dishes. They can be difficult to eat for the visually impaired because they slip off of a fork.

One of the most versatile of vegetables, they add a light flavor, pretty color, and texture to all meals.