Stan R. Mitchell's Blog, page 69
April 5, 2013
Free action/crime book that I can personally vouch for
If you like action books/movies, here’s a free book you need to download while it’s still free. My author friend Jack Badelaire has his book up for free for one day and one day only. And yes, I’ve read it … Continue reading →
April 4, 2013
This is really bad news for Republicans
Just a reminder about my side project. I run a moderate political blog. Love for those who haven’t glanced at it to come take a look see. (And this serves as a good FYI for my new followers in the … Continue reading →
April 3, 2013
How you measuring up?
I just finished watching The Ultimate Fighter on DVR. (Something I always look forward to after a long deadline at the paper.) The show is a competition-style show. Guys receive expert instruction, train hard, then fight. Winner advances. Loser has … Continue reading →
April 2, 2013
Japan gets into America’s growing Cold War with China
Biggest story in The New York Times today was this article about Japan shifting away from pacifism and more toward militarism. (Article link.) I’ve written about the growing Cold War with China numerous times, but it seems a reminder is … Continue reading →
March 31, 2013
Olympus Has Fallen: A disturbing, exciting, and moving movie
I had intended to spend the Easter weekend watching the new G.I. Joe movie. It opened on top of the box office and I was all set to see it. That is until I saw the reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. … Continue reading →
March 27, 2013
22 things happy people do differently
A friend sent me this list the other day of “22 things happy people do differently,” and it was too good not to share. Hope you enjoy it, and hope all my wonderful friends and followers have a great and … Continue reading →
March 23, 2013
My latest work — ‘Solider On’ — now up for sale
I’ve now published my latest work. It’s called “Soldier On.” Here’s the background behind the book — and the book description is below that. As most writers know, you want to start a book with a “what if.” Such as, … Continue reading →
March 21, 2013
The End of War Stories
With the 10-year anniversary of the Iraq invasion, I thought it would be worth sharing the article below. It’s written by an Army vet who took part in the hostilities, and he talks a lot about how painful the memories … Continue reading →
March 20, 2013
Yep, I’m rolling with Stephen Hunter
One of my favorite authors (by far) when I served in the Marine Corps was an author named Stephen Hunter. I’ve read almost every book by Hunter, and his sniper character known pretty far and wide among the military community … Continue reading →
March 14, 2013
I’m not the best judge of character… My letter to Donald Trump.
This post is about Donald Trump, but before I go there, let me reinforce this post’s headline: I am not the best judge of character… Not even close. In 2000, I thought John McCain was the real deal. An honorable … Continue reading →
