Vogts gives 2013 WPHS Commencement Address
On Saturday I had the distinct honor of being the commencement speaker at the Class of 2013 Western Plains High School Graduation in Ransom, Kansas. […]
Vogts elected to KSPA Board of Directors
The Kansas Scholastic Press Association is, according to its website, “a non-profit organization composed of Kansas scholastic journalism students and their teachers. The organization is committed to […]
Writing in the Age of Distraction: a little inspiration for the weekend
NOTE: A fellow writer, Ian Anderson, shared this with me the other day. I think the idea is a great one, and I know it […]
Considering starting a ‘Little Free Library’
I love books. In fact, I think I have a book problem. See, I buy books almost compulsively. I have stacks and stacks of them. […]
‘Legend of Bagger Vance’ drives the point home
“The Legend of Bagger Vance” by Steven Pressfield tees up a message of greater meaning and knocks a long drive down the fairway straight to […]
SHS journalists earn berth to State Contest
On May 4, five Sterling High School student journalists will be competing at the Kansas Scholastic Press Association State Contest in Lawrence on the campus of the […]
‘What if money was no object?’
Over the course of this school year, I have found myself being very introspective. I’ve been trying to answer all these questions running through my […]
‘Murder at St. Alfanus’ released as an eBook
In June 2011 I became a published author. Specifically, I became an indie author, which means I am an independent author. Sure, I have a publisher, but […]
Vogts finds his voice again
The new year has come and gone, and I have been negligent in my posting to this blog. I am not proud of that. Sure, […]
‘War of Art’ is a must-read, lights fire within
Are you an aspiring author? Or painter? Or entrepreneur? Do you want to save the world or promote piece? Maybe help get clean drinking water […]
First improvements made to house
Since I first moved into my new home in Sterling, Kansas, I have had sheets and towels hanging in front of my windows to serve […]
‘Murder at St. Alfanus’ to be featured at HCC
Friday I will be on the beautiful campus of Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College to take part in Senior Day, which is a time for high […]