Curt Iles, Storyteller
A Few Thoughts July 2026
“If it’s with doing, it’s worth doing right—especially if it’s for God.”
“Not all who wander are lost.”
Ellen Iles on the Wild Azalea Trail. Kisatchie National Forest near Valentine Lake.
Gratitude, “Lord you’ve given me so much. I ask for one more thing: a heart of gratitude.” I try to think of it daily.
My grandfather Lloyd Iles with his hog dogs. Dry Creek, Louisiana about 1967. I come from good, rooted rural people. One of my life goals is to never forget where I come from. That’s the theme of my short story collection, Where I Come From.” There’s always more at The Creek. Visit our blog at www.creekbank.net. You can glean through over 17 years of blog posts.
D-Day + 82 Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Nazi-held France, was an event that changed World History. I’m going to see the new movie, “Pressure,” today. It’s the story of the turmoil behind choosing the right weather and conditions to cross the English Channel. This is what leadership looks like. General Eisenhower speaks to paratroopers of the 101st “Screaming Eagles” Airborne Division prior to D-Day on June 6, 1944. It’s one of my favorite photos of all time. I’ll be adding D-Day and 101st Airborne information throughout the day. Our YouTube posts, books, blog posts, and newsletters are all accessible in the top menu at www.creekbank.net Order your copy(s) of One Night in Winterset and Uncle Sam at Amazon/Curt Iles Books. There’s always more at the Creek. www.creekbank.net The Mission of Creekbank Stories is to share moving stories that encourage and inspire.
