October 19, 2026 derekmaul

I didn’t used to cry at weddings…

October 16, 2026 derekmaul

When passion and need meet on common ground, anything becomes possible

July 20, 2026 derekmaul

Close to Perfect: Our Last Day at the Lake House

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 derekmaul

Gettysburg – “That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom.”

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 derekmaul

Exciting News About My New Book!

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 derekmaul

The Quiet, the Stillness and the Beauty of a Night Snow

February 1, 2026 derekmaul

Tarboro snow at first light this morning

October 30, 2025 derekmaul

A reading from my new book (history, humor, satire)

September 21, 2025September 21, 2025 derekmaul

“My peace I give you… Not as the world gives…”

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025 derekmaul

Sunshine, beach-walking and a crumbling lighthouse