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Trail Tales, January 2026

1/31/2026

Welcome to Trail Tales. Author Derrick Walton returns to the Trail Tales column. His story “Wintertime Memories” recalls fond memories of winter fun.

About Derrick Walton

Derrick Walton - 10-year Navy Veteran living with his wife of 30 years in Midland, NC. He grew up in Minnesota and Wisconsin and is just another country boy.

Trail Tales, December 2025

12/16/2025

The article posted this month was written by Vincent James Vezza. "The Monarch and the Moth" story reveals information about his published book that bears the same title.

About - Vincent James Vezza
Vincent was an early contributor to Senior Savvy Trail Tales and now manages the column. More about Vincent is available at his initial post in this blog.

Trail Tales, November 2025

11/30/2025

Welcome to Trail Tales. Author Derrick Walton returns to the Trail Tales column. His story “The Menehune Legend" recalls his service and reflects on an ongoing conversation about the best form of exercise.

About Derrick Walton

Derrick Walton - 10-year Navy Veteran living with his wife of 30 years in Midland, NC. He grew up in Minnesota and Wisconsin and is just another country boy.

Trail Tales, October 2025

10/19/2025

The article posted this month was written by Vincent James Vezza.Titled "Mugwumps Dance" the story reveals information about additional characters in his debut novel.

About - Vincent James Vezza
Vincent was an early contributor to Senior Savvy Trail Tales and now manages the column. More about Vincent is available at his initial post in this blog.

Trail Tales, September 2025

9/20/2025

Welcome to Trail Tales. Author Derrick Walton returns to the Trail Tales column. His story “She Chose to Dance” recalls his service and reflects on an ongoing conversation about the best form of exercise.

About Derrick Walton

Derrick Walton - 10-year Navy Veteran living with his wife of 30 years in Midland, NC. He grew up in Minnesota and Wisconsin and is just another country boy.

Trail Tales, August 2025

8/4/2025

The article posted this month was written by Vincent James Vezza. Titled, "Walk or Dance?", the story reveals information about additional characters in his debut novel.

About - Vincent James Vezza
Vincent was an early contributor to Senior Savvy Trail Tales and now manages the column. More about Vincent is available at his initial post in this blog.

Trail Tales, July 2025

7/30/2025

Welcome to Trail Tales. Author Derrick Walton returns to the Trail Tales column. His story “Learning from an Old Sea Dog” recalls his service and reflects on so many others who enable us to celebrate on July 4th.

About Derrick Walton

Derrick Walton - 10-year Navy Veteran living with his wife of 30 years in Midland, NC. He grew up in Minnesota and Wisconsin and is just another country boy.

Trail Tales, June 2025

6/17/2025

The article posted this month was written by James Zaferopolos Titled, “A Peon To My Patron Saint" the poem reflects on his journey to America.

About - James Zaferopolos
James (Jim) Zaferopolos was born in Kavala, Greece during the first year of the three-year civil war that erupted in his native country. In 1955 his mother and Jim migrated to the United States. Jim is a published writer and poet. Of Anatolian origin, he was born in the country that defined democracy and raised in one that continues to redefine it.

Trail Tales, May 2025

5/18/2025

The article posted this month was written by Vincent James Vezza. Titled, "Breadcrumbs 1908", the story reveals information about a significant character in his debut novel.

About - Vincent James Vezza
Vincent was an early contributor to Senior Savvy Trail Tales and now manages the column. More about Vincent is available at his initial post in this blog.

Trail Tales, April 2025

4/24/2025

Welcome to Trail Tales. Author Derrick Walton is a new contributor to the Trail Tales column. His story “An Easter Wish” does not sift through scripture. Nor does it search the web for what was happening on a particular Easter Sunday.

About Derrick Walton

Derrick Walton - 10-year Navy Veteran living with his wife of 30 years in Midland, NC. He grew up in Minnesota and Wisconsin and is just another country boy.