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June 18, 2013
Robert B. Parker’s wife dies
The wife of famed author Robert B. Parker died last week. Parker, called the The Dean of American Crime Fiction, used his wife Joan Parker as a model for one of his characters. (Spenser’s girlfriend, Susan Silverman.) Parker was one of my … Continue reading →
June 10, 2013
Where I’ve been the past few weeks
I apologize for the lack of posting the past couple of weeks. This past week, and the weekend and week prior to it, I worked an insane amount. Basically, I worked two weeks straight including most nights during that time … Continue reading →
May 25, 2013
A picture too cute not to post
My wife captured this photo and shared it on her facebook, and I couldn’t resist sharing it, as well. Her caption for it was as cute as the photo. She said, “Clay decided that he wanted Mommy to read him … Continue reading →
May 21, 2013
What Are the Odds of Success? … Really?
Statistically speaking, I have no chance of making it as a big-name writer, and yet that is my stated goal. Whether I’m talking to friends or family members, I’m not afraid to say that this is my goal. I could … Continue reading →
May 19, 2013
Admin note about my new foreign policy blog
Hope everyone is having a great Sunday. I wanted to make a quick admin note about the site. In the past, there have been a lot of entries about foreign policy and national security here, which didn’t mesh well with … Continue reading →
May 17, 2013
The gift of aggression
Talk about a post that will make you think… Wow. Take a look at this one about wolves, sheep, and sheepdogs. The gift of aggression. Stan R. Mitchell Oak Ridge, Tenn.
May 13, 2013
20 characteristics of a real man
My great friend April sent me this list called “20 characteristics of a real man” and I thought I’d share it. She was even sweet enough to say that it was a great list, and “every one of these things … Continue reading →
May 9, 2013
How to be an optimist
I’ve posted this once before, but it’s worth sharing again. Today, I was trying to pump myself up to counter the quite regular resistance that life places on us — yeah, even half-delusional Marines like myself can get pulled down … Continue reading →
May 7, 2013
Latest Amercian General believes Afghan Army will step up — For the record, I don’t
The New York Times wrote a piece in today’s paper called, “Hope Seen for Afghanistan After Coalition Exits.” Despite the positive headline, the article starts off with an air of skepticism. Under Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., the new commander … Continue reading →
May 6, 2013
Study says that despite build up, war with China not likely
I’ve written a lot about our growing military tension with China over the past year — just hit “China” under the category label on the right-hand side of the page to see recent entries and get some good background on … Continue reading →
