https://bayliss.com Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:13:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/bayliss.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-helping-hands-poetic-whisper-press.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 https://bayliss.com 32 32 157149133 Our Life With 3 Kids, 3 Dogs, & Lissencephaly https://bayliss.com/our-life-with-3-kids-3-dogs-lissencephaly/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:55:10 +0000 https://bayliss.com/?p=4375 Selected stories to show how a child with a disability, Lissencephaly, did not slow us down.

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]]> 4375 AI, Reality, and Critical Thinking – A Clearer Look https://bayliss.com/ai-critical-thinking-reality/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:47:52 +0000 https://bayliss.com/?p=4339 AI: A practical look at reality, reflection, and staying grounded in a digital world.

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]]> 4339 Site Index https://bayliss.com/index/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:47:51 +0000 https://bayliss.com/?p=4223 An index of everything posted.

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]]> 4223 Essay: Late One Summer https://bayliss.com/late-one-summer/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:52:55 +0000 https://bayliss.com/?p=4217 My Summer in a Gospel Group We were a small Southern gospel group — more garage band than anything polished. A keyboardist who carried the…

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]]> 4217 Erica Michelle Bayliss — A Life Remembered https://bayliss.com/erica-bayliss-a-life-remembered/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:08:45 +0000 https://bayliss.com/?p=4164 May 3, 1992 – April 5, 2001 Our Ray of Sunshine Here is my story about our daughter, Erica, and what it meant to love…

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]]> 4164 Billy & Mia Mysteries: Cedar Creek Secrets https://bayliss.com/cedar-creek-secrets/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:58:47 +0000 https://bayliss.com/?p=4113 Billy and Mia discover a burned boathouse containing stolen property by Cedar Creek. This unexpected find forces them to make a difficult choice that could jeopardize someone they know. The challenge of doing the right thing is compounded by the allure of keeping silent for safety.

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]]> 4113 Billy & Mia Mysteries: The Orchard on Briar Lane https://bayliss.com/the-orchard-on-briar-lane/ https://bayliss.com/the-orchard-on-briar-lane/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:56:05 +0000 https://bayliss.com/?p=4111 As night descends, the orchard's dangers emerge for Billy and Mia, including deceptive paths and hidden threats that challenge their focus. To navigate safely, they must remain calm, stay aware of their environment, and depend on each other amidst rising panic. Teamwork and vigilance are key to their survival.

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]]> https://bayliss.com/the-orchard-on-briar-lane/feed/ 1 4111 Billy & Mia Mysteries: Across the Street https://bayliss.com/across-the-street/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:53:38 +0000 https://bayliss.com/?p=4109 Billy and Mia sneak out and witness a serious argument outside a tavern, leading to life-altering choices as rumors spread. They must confront the dilemma of truth-telling, understanding that doing the right thing often carries significant consequences. Their friendship is tested as they navigate the complexities of their decision.

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]]> 4109 Billy & Mia Mysteries: When the Ferry Didn’t Run https://bayliss.com/when-the-ferry-didnt-run/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:50:50 +0000 https://bayliss.com/?p=4107 Billy and Mia find themselves in peril when their ferry crossing is canceled, leading them onto a narrow river road amid an approaching storm. As rising water and lost signals create chaos, they become separated and must navigate the treacherous riverbank alone, transforming a routine delay into a life-threatening situation.

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]]> 4107 Billy & Mia Mysteries: Kraken Bay – Wreck of the Sea Hawk https://bayliss.com/kraken-bay-wreck-of-the-sea-hawk/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:47:55 +0000 https://bayliss.com/?p=4105 Billy and Mia explore Kraken Bay, where a mysterious medallion triggers their investigation into the ghostly history of the Sea Hawk, a ship lost due to betrayal and greed. They soon discover that its legendary treasure is fiercely protected by the terrifying creature known as the Kraken.

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