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September 24, 2019
Evolution of a Killer: First Three Chapters
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August 26, 2019
Late-Life Endeavor
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August 25, 2019
This Darkness Light by Michaelbrent Collings
My rating: 5...
This Darkness Light by Michaelbrent Collings
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It is sometimes nigh impossible to review a novel like "This Darkness Light" without sounding like you're getting paid to review it, which I was not. This was the first and latest novel by Mb Collings I've read. June of 2018 was the first, just finished the second. Yes - it's that good. Several have gone into detail concerning
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It is sometimes nigh impossible to review a novel like "This Darkness Light" without sounding like you're getting paid to review it, which I was not. This was the first and latest novel by Mb Collings I've read. June of 2018 was the first, just finished the second. Yes - it's that good. Several have gone into detail concerning
August 23, 2019
We the People
I see politicians and others blaming Trump for the mass shootings
rooted in racism and hate. I do believe Trump's attacks on people of
color and immigrants fuels the fire and gives others an excuse - since
Trump has never taken a strong stand against the Neo-Nazi and white
supremacists.
We, the people, are responsible. We, the people , need to
take action. We, the people, need to
rooted in racism and hate. I do believe Trump's attacks on people of
color and immigrants fuels the fire and gives others an excuse - since
Trump has never taken a strong stand against the Neo-Nazi and white
supremacists.
We, the people, are responsible. We, the people , need to
take action. We, the people, need to
July 17, 2019
Thoughts on Racism.
Here’s a fair question to ask. What
do I know about racism as a white male in his 60’s? It’s a fair question.
I grew up with very a very racist
grandfather who went as fat as to threaten an elderly black couple crossing the
drive at the church they attended together. My grandfather almost ran them over,
stopping at the last moment.
“ Mover you nigger asses or I will
run you over.” I was
do I know about racism as a white male in his 60’s? It’s a fair question.
I grew up with very a very racist
grandfather who went as fat as to threaten an elderly black couple crossing the
drive at the church they attended together. My grandfather almost ran them over,
stopping at the last moment.
“ Mover you nigger asses or I will
run you over.” I was
July 13, 2019
Review of "Suicide by Everest", a novel by Scott J. Thurman
"Suicide by Everest"
This is my first read of a work by Author Scott Thurman, a
talented writer with a knack for historical fiction.
"Suicide by Everest"; a title that catches you eye
and curiosity - it did mine. I am somewhat familiar with the Prestige which
comes from scaling her, and the exceptional risks.
"Suicide" is the story of Brigham Young VIII, son
of Brigham Young VII and
This is my first read of a work by Author Scott Thurman, a
talented writer with a knack for historical fiction.
"Suicide by Everest"; a title that catches you eye
and curiosity - it did mine. I am somewhat familiar with the Prestige which
comes from scaling her, and the exceptional risks.
"Suicide" is the story of Brigham Young VIII, son
of Brigham Young VII and
July 11, 2019
Neighbors
One of my
neighbors, albeit not very neighborly, was recently overheard having a
late-night alcohol fueled conversation with a friend of his. The subject was
me, my wife and our three dogs. The drunken prattle concerned the shooting of
our dogs, suggested by my neighbor. His friend responded, from what I have been
told, with enthusiasm when he said, “Fuck that shit, we should shoot the
owners.
neighbors, albeit not very neighborly, was recently overheard having a
late-night alcohol fueled conversation with a friend of his. The subject was
me, my wife and our three dogs. The drunken prattle concerned the shooting of
our dogs, suggested by my neighbor. His friend responded, from what I have been
told, with enthusiasm when he said, “Fuck that shit, we should shoot the
owners.
July 2, 2019
Book Review - Holy Ghost (Virgil Flowers #11) - John Sanford
Read my review on Goodreads.
Memories, Observations and Lessons learned from a year in Montana (and the journey there and back again)
1. 2000 miles is a long drive.
2. It’s longer when you have two dogs and a cat, with said cat howling in your ear for the first hour of every day on the road.
3. It’s better to drive less and take longer to get there.
4. Montana is a lot like West Texas, with bigger mountains, way more snow and fewer pickup trucks.
5. The Rocky Mountains are majestic, magnificent,
2. It’s longer when you have two dogs and a cat, with said cat howling in your ear for the first hour of every day on the road.
3. It’s better to drive less and take longer to get there.
4. Montana is a lot like West Texas, with bigger mountains, way more snow and fewer pickup trucks.
5. The Rocky Mountains are majestic, magnificent,
June 18, 2019
Personal Reflections
I’ve been told many times, over the
course of my life, I was too sensitive, or “over-reacted” too often. In
context, it was generally intended to indicate I wasn’t somehow manly or
masculine enough. It seemed for some reason the depths of my emotional
responses, my philosophical ways and my love of writing and the arts, etc. were
indicative of a lack of control or strength.
As I traveled
course of my life, I was too sensitive, or “over-reacted” too often. In
context, it was generally intended to indicate I wasn’t somehow manly or
masculine enough. It seemed for some reason the depths of my emotional
responses, my philosophical ways and my love of writing and the arts, etc. were
indicative of a lack of control or strength.
As I traveled
