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January 9, 2019
Quoting: Elevate the World with You
Since you are part of the planet, and also part of the entire universe, by your making yourself a more joyous and serene person, our planet and the entire universe is automatically a more joyous and serene place. By your reacting in an elevated manner, the world has become a better place. Let this thought […]
January 8, 2019
Being Published in the Anthology “World War Four”
Fantastic news. On the heels of receiving an email saying that my first story was accepted for an anthology on Sunday morning, yesterday, I received the following: Thanks for contributing to WORLD WAR FOUR. When we started Zombie Pirate Publishing in 2017, we could not have guessed at the enthusiastic support we would get from writers around the […]
Quoting: Feel Joy in Improving Your Character
For a wise person, there is no greater joy than that of improving his character traits. When someone reaches this level, he can feel joy even when someone insults him – because he has worked himself free of all animosity and resentment. Take pleasure every time you: – control yourself from getting angry – are […]
January 7, 2019
Hugo Award Winning Novels I Have Read
You might be wondering about why I’ve posted the lengthy lists of tabular data below. Last summer and so on, when I was writing blog posts critical of the Hugo Awards, WorldCon, and a seeming lack of objectivity in how the Hugos are awarded, I learned a lot. I’m not going to post a bunch […]
Being Published in the anthology “Magical Reality”
Sunday morning, I woke up to some wonderful news. Actually, when I saw the email from Pixie Forest Publishing with the title, “Decision for The Dragon’s Family,” I was prepared for another disappointment at being once again being rejected. Then I read this: Thank you for submitting your short story “The Dragon’s Family” to Pixie […]
Quoting: Have the World in your Pocket
Rabbi Simcha Bunim of Parshischo said that every person should have two slips of paper in his pocket. On one should be written: “The world was created for me.” On the other should be written: “I am but dust and ashes.” The trick is to have the wisdom to know which slip of paper to […]
January 6, 2019
Quoting: Kindness Brings Spiritual Gifts
As you expand your consciousness of kindness, you create a more spiritual life. Your kindness and compassion for the Creator’s children is an expression of your love for our Father, our King, Creator and Sustainer of the universe. With your kindness and compassion you emulate God. As you help others, you create an inner light […]
January 5, 2019
The Return of Flight A-10
“There it is again. Let me put it on speaker, Richard.” Thirty-eight-year-old Kristen Hines was on assignment for the NSA at the RAF Ascension Space Communications facility on the mid-Atlantic island. Richard Porter was the fifty-five-year-old civilian division chief. As the static switched from Kristen’s headset to the speakers in the secure communications room crewed […]
Quoting: Calculated Risks
“Part of being careful is not to be excessively careful.” If a person is excessively careful about not doing anything unless he is absolutely certain of success, he will not accomplish very much. While we should be careful not to take rash risks, calculated risks are necessary for anyone who wishes to utilize his potential. […]
January 3, 2019
Book Review: Knight Training (The Steam Knight Book 1)
Yesterday, I finished reading Jon Del Arroz’s short story Knight Training, a small steampunk piece that’s part of his For Steam and Country universe. I won’t post these first few paragraphs at Amazon, but I feel it necessary, given the criticism I receive every time I mention Mr. Del Arroz on this blog, to say […]
