timgoodwin (Timmy O. Goodwin)

Born amidst the sweeping waves of Kansas plains, I answered the call to serve, joining the Navy and setting sail into the uncertain tides of duty upon the occasion of my seventeenth birthday. Those years led me across sprawling landscapes of the near and beyond, into distant corners of the world. I have known the peaks of joy and the depths of hardship, the quiet moments of reflection, and the thrill of new horizons and through it all I would not change one single thing for all have brought me to the shores of my personal inner knowing. When I die, I will be able to say that I lived my life well with few regrets.

It was along the rugged beauty of the East Coast of America that fate intertwined my path with hers—the woman who would become the love of my life, my beautiful bride. We shared a year as nomads, drifting across state lines and finding beauty in the unknown, until the day we chose to plant our roots in the heart of the Midwest. There, beneath open skies, we vowed our lives to one another. Gratitude fills my heart each day for the blessing of her companionship and the warmth of family, from the laughter of our son to the boundless wonder brought by our grandchildren. What I once thought would be a solitary journey has instead become a tapestry woven with love, adventure, and memories that echo through every season of my life.

Now retired from the workforce after many years of dedication, I devote my energies to the craft of words—writing prose and poetry, offering commentary on the ever-shifting landscapes of society and politics. My education in constitutional law, though obtained years ago, remains a living endeavor; I continue to study new legislation, Supreme Court decisions, and evolving legal landscapes. This knowledge seeps into my writing, lending a voice to questions of justice, governance, and the delicate balance between liberty and progress. In my poetry, you may find the rhythm of law and freedom, the quiet whisper of rights, the weight of history pressing against the present and weaved throughout the ever-present realm of spirituality and faith.

Beyond the pen, I carry a deep passion for the earth and those who walk upon it. I am an environmentalist, striving to protect the natural world that has always been my muse. I am a humanitarian, believing in the dignity of every human life, and a fervent advocate for global democracy, dreaming of a world where voices, no matter how distant, are heard. These beliefs guide my days, as much as the sunrise and the seasons, urging me to be both a witness and a participant in the story of our time.

In the realm of politics, my guiding light is simplicity and clarity. I stand as a non-partisan voter, choosing the candidate who demonstrates a true commitment to the people—someone whose history speaks of honesty, ethics, and a steadfast moral compass. I reject the politics of division, where slander and deceit mar the path forward. To me, governance is a responsibility, a privilege granted by the people, and it must always remain rooted in their will. I hold the Constitution and the Bill of Rights with deep reverence, seeing them as the foundation stones of our nation’s liberty. Yet, I believe that even these principles must bend and grow, reflecting the progress and the changes of each era.

As for faith, I see it as a deeply personal voyage. I honor every belief and every path, recognizing that each carries a fragment of truth. To confine oneself to a single creed is, to me, to forgo the richness of a broader understanding. I search for truth in many places, believing that growth lies in embracing what is beyond our familiar. My only certainty is that no belief should inflict harm or breed division among others. A religion that fosters kindness and compassion, that uplifts rather than diminishes—that is the faith worth living.

Of course, I’ll be the first to admit I’m not always right—though, naturally, I’d argue that it doesn’t happen often (smiles). And forgetfulness? Well, let’s just say it’s a loyal companion of mine. But whether in prose or conversation, I strive to be unwaveringly honest and forthright. My words may falter, and my memory may stray, but my commitment to sincerity remains.

And so, my life, once envisioned as a solitary trek, has become a journey shared with those I love and the world I strive to understand. Through writing, I seek to weave together the strands of past and present, law and land, humanity and nature, adding my voice to the endless conversation that shapes our future.