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August 7, 2025
Film Review of “Sketch” (2024)
My ten-year-old granddaughter and I just got back from watching the 2024 movie Sketch, which just had its general release to U.S. theaters yesterday. Spoiler Alert! This is a brand new film, so if you don’t want to know more, stop here. Well, actually, you should know up front that the PG rating pushes right […]
August 6, 2025
Battle of the Pots
“You are both fools,” sneered Potted Plant. “I’m the one she checks on daily to see if I have enough water. Look how my glorious green leaves adorn the kitchen.” “Oh, shut up,” groused Electric Pot. “You tell her,” said Other Pot. “Whatever,” said EP. “You think your coffee is better?” complained OP. “Coffee? That […]
July 30, 2025
The Based Books for Male Readers is Live NOW!
The Based Books For Male Readers (I’m sure some women would enjoy them, too) is live starting today, Wednesday, July 30th through August 5th. Tons and tons of digital books, all priced from 99 cents down to FREE are available for download from Amazon. Here’s part of the blurb: Whether you’re a father, a fighter, […]
Out of the Chrysalis
The crystals surrounded and penetrated me. It didn’t hurt, but I did experience the horrifying feeling of my very identity being drained away. The corporations sold the government the idea that instead of changing the climate, they could change human beings to adapt to the rising temperatures and levels of carbon dioxide. They told us […]
July 25, 2025
Summer Based Book Sale 2025 is Coming
Cool books are coming on sale for one week and you don’t want to miss out. The 2025 edition of Summer Based Book Sale will run from July 30th to August 4th. This year the focus is “based books for men.” All books featured on the sale will be priced from 99 cents down to […]
July 23, 2025
Cut Down
Emory heard that you could tell how old a tree is by the number of rings in its trunk. He had no idea how to figure the age of the stump in front of his place. The city had ordered the beautiful shade tree cut down because it was a hazard. Pity. He used to […]
July 16, 2025
The Sins of the Son
John Phelps stood at the entrance to the chateau converted into a prison and listened to his sentence read by the bailiff. “…for the crimes of your son against his family you are to be imprisoned for the rest of your life. May God have mercy on your soul.” John’s voice cracked. “When will I […]
A Finally Perfect World
Ali met Marie after her tour of the old French chateau. In ages past it was the manor or palace of the noble class. Of course, no one could live like that anymore. “Was it enjoyable?” Ali asked. He fanned himself. The museum weather simulation was too realistically warm. “Enlightening, though a bore,” she said […]
July 9, 2025
Book Review of “Strike Dog: Military Science Fiction Across a Holographic Multiverse” (2018)
Way back in 2023, I read and reviewed Ashley R. Pollard’s military SciFi novel Bad Dog: Military Science Fiction Across A Holographic Multiverse. It’s part of the “Gate Walker” trilogy and today, I just finished book two: Strike Dog. This continues the adventures of Marine Sgt. Lara Tachikoma and traveling through these gates to different […]
A Lasting Peace
November was a cold month for fireworks, especially on the river, but it was a special day for Charles and his young bride Elizabeth. They held hands as they watched, bundled up as they were in heavy coats. “It’s over,” she murmured. Charles put and arm around Liz. “Not soon enough,” said Charles. “Poor Elliot.” […]
