Archie’s Musings

A black and white sketch of a swarm of mosquitoes at a fishing spot on the river

3 Ways to Keep the Skeeters from Carrying You O...

If you’ve spent any time in the South, you know the mosquitoes don’t play around. They don’t care if you’re busy, don’t care if you’re minding your own business, and...

3 Ways to Keep the Skeeters from Carrying You O...

If you’ve spent any time in the South, you know the mosquitoes don’t play around. They don’t care if you’re busy, don’t care if you’re minding your own business, and...

A black and white sketch of an open toolbox with a wrench on top

3 Reasons to Listen Twice and Talk Once

There’s an old saying: Measure twice, cut once. Good advice if you’re working with wood. But when it comes to life, I like to say: Listen twice, talk once. I...

3 Reasons to Listen Twice and Talk Once

There’s an old saying: Measure twice, cut once. Good advice if you’re working with wood. But when it comes to life, I like to say: Listen twice, talk once. I...

3 Times I Proved I Ain’t Got the Sense God Gave a Goose

3 Times I Proved I Ain’t Got the Sense God Gave...

When I was about twelve, I got it in my head that I could beat real-life traffic. A couple of buddies dared me to hop across the road—full-speed, no hesitation—like...

3 Times I Proved I Ain’t Got the Sense God Gave...

When I was about twelve, I got it in my head that I could beat real-life traffic. A couple of buddies dared me to hop across the road—full-speed, no hesitation—like...

A black and white sketch of a brick bbq pit with smoke

3 Ways to Keep It Smoking Without Burning Out

I’ve always admired a good slow burn. Whether it’s a campfire, a barbecue pit, or a stubborn idea that takes its sweet time to come together—some things just need a...

3 Ways to Keep It Smoking Without Burning Out

I’ve always admired a good slow burn. Whether it’s a campfire, a barbecue pit, or a stubborn idea that takes its sweet time to come together—some things just need a...

A black and white sketch of a turtle taking a creek crossing at its own pace

3 Reasons “Even Turtles Get There” Is Worth Rem...

I spend a lot of time watching the world from my front porch. It’s a good spot for thinking, a better spot for listening, and the perfect spot for catching...

3 Reasons “Even Turtles Get There” Is Worth Rem...

I spend a lot of time watching the world from my front porch. It’s a good spot for thinking, a better spot for listening, and the perfect spot for catching...

A stubborn dog that is refusing to hunt

3 Signs You’re Trying to Make Something Work (B...

Back when I was just a young frog, I used to hear old-timers say, “That dog won’t hunt.” I figured it had something to do with actual dogs and hunting,...

3 Signs You’re Trying to Make Something Work (B...

Back when I was just a young frog, I used to hear old-timers say, “That dog won’t hunt.” I figured it had something to do with actual dogs and hunting,...