Cross-Country Contemplations Or A Long Drive
Preparing for the cross-country drive, Cree paused and took a few deep breaths as his little Honda began warming up. The ice on his windshield […]
Articles by Cree Dalene
My Hopes and Dreams
I’ve been contemplating my hopes and dreams a lot lately. A few days ago, I asked Crystal why we celebrate the anniversary of the day […]
Excellence and Habit Building
Liz recently reminded me of how important excellence really is. Excellence Comes From… “Daddy, how come you make everything look so easy?” “I don’t think […]
Zombie Social Night
“You have got to get outta the house,” Crystal said. Seven days after minor surgery, Crystal wanted him to get out of the house. She […]
Happy Valentine’s Day 2020
“Did you get a reservation?” “Nope, sure didn’t, this should be fun,” Cree said, looking at the already cram packed entryway. “Name?” “I’m sorry,” Cree […]
Self-Help Night
Cree carefully stapled the target to the board and moved the target out. Then, thinking carefully through the new mechanics and fundamentals, Cree let the […]
Competition Night
“I’m okay,” Cree said, adding, “I’m kind of a beginner.” “That’s a lie,” Teresa said as she walked by. “Cree’s a Marine.” Liz giggled a […]
Group Therapy
The Range turned out to be a small warehouse in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Cree felt a twinge of excitement as he saw one of the ladies […]
Pistol Packing Ladies
You can rewire your brain to be happy by recalling at least three things you’re grateful for every day. His nerves were shaking furiously as […]
Happy New Year 2020!
As we sit at the precipice of 2020, I find that I really don’t know how I feel. I do have some things I hope […]