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July 30, 2020
Tentacles, Guns and Sushi…
My Review of Eric Lahti’s Henchmen Evil is that thing that we don’t want to happen to us. If it happens to someone else, someone we don’t agree with, though, it’s justice. Lahti, Eric. Henchmen (p. 183). Kindle Edition. http://ericlahti.com/ Having stalked—I mean, followed Eric on Twitter for some time, I’ve had the Henchmen saved …
July 4, 2020
Taking the Leap
“If you dare nothing, when the day is over, nothing is all you have gained’ -Neil Gaiman, The Graveyard Book The last ten months of my life have been spent in a frenzy of “hurry up and wait,” as we like to phrase it in the military. Life has been a rollercoaster from the moment …
July 3, 2020
My Thoughts on Individualism
How has Individualism gone astray in America in 2020 And how can we bring it back on track? “You wouldn’t abandon a ship in a storm because you couldn’t control the winds.” Sir Thomas Moore Everywhere I turn lately I either see the mantra of: “I have the right to do what I want and …
June 18, 2020
Happy Solstice Weekend, 2020!
Okay, I know…2020 has been insane so far. I truly feel blessed to be able to get off the grid and away from the constant barrage of bad news. For the next three months, Ray and I will be unplugged (with the exception of coming into town for supplies. We are thinking of getting a …
June 11, 2020
That Sinking Feeling
Why is that building sinking into the dirt? Writing and describing Permafrost, Frostjacking and Frostheave in Northern Climates If it’s frozen, keep it frozen. If it’s thawed, keep it thawed -First rule of arctic engineering. Not only does a structure build in northern climates have to survive the harsh elements, but it has to be …
May 31, 2020
Caught in the Soul Web
My review of Steven M Nedeau’s High Fantasy, The Soul Web https://www.stevenmnedeau.com/ While I love to write, I love to read just as much. Fantasy, horror, scifi, historical fiction and non-fiction are my favorite genres in which to read. While I have been neck-deep in self-publishing my own book, it is always a pleasure to …
The Queen of Ghosts and the Precipice of Change
“I’m going in to the neurologist tomorrow to get the results-to find out whether or not I have MS,” I told him, I looked up into his eyes, choking on tears. He wrapped his arms around me, pulling me closer, comforting me in his warm, strong arms. “It’s okay, baby. I’ll be there for you. …
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May 18, 2020
Love Under The Midnight Sun
Writing Sex (and other activities) in Alaska in the Summertime Since many of my flowers got a kick out of my last post about sex scenes in the cold, I thought I would follow-up about writing realistic romance (and life) in the outdoors of Alaska in the warmer times of year. Yes—it does get warm …
May 11, 2020
Frostbite Will Put A Damper on Romance
Writing Sex at 40-below Working and Playing in the Extreme Cold Those who follow me regularly know I work (and play) in a pretty tough and cold environment. And it is beautiful. Those clear cold days in the arctic or sub-arctic make you feel as if you could see eternity. When there’s not a cloud …
April 12, 2020
Our Stay in the “Haunted” Room at the Historic Gakona Lodge
What????…and Our Ghost Hunting Mis-adventure A humorous tale of the night Ray and I stayed at the Historic Gakona Lodge in the “Haunted Room.” A Long Drive It’s approximately 400 miles from our house in Anchorage to the cabin in Chicken. Under the best road conditions it takes us 7 hours to reach the cabin. …
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