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The U.S. Government is Reading This Right Along with You

Reynosa stared at me, the last residue of meth fading from his still toxic eyes. “Is it over?” He asked finally, eyes flashing toward the empty interstate over my shoulder. “Phreaking better be,” I sighed. “How many days has it … Continue reading →

The Cardinals Meet

With the Cardinals meeting to select the new Pope it’s time to flashback to another Papal election in simpler days, 1958 . . . . the Cardinals assembled with this now famous line from perennial All-Star Ken Boyer: “C’mon boys, … Continue reading →

Hartford, circa 1863-64

William Hanlin’s Hartford, now part of the frontispiece of The Ceremony of Innocence . . .back in the day, Hartford was a very green, bustling city . . .   Filed under: Fiction, Stuff, The Arts Tagged: Connecticut, Hartford Connecticut, … Continue reading →

The Ceremony of Innocence,

The new cover . . . . Filed under: Books, Fiction Tagged: Civil War, Historical fiction, The Ceremony of Innocence, William Hanlin

Reblogged from literarypuppies: It's that time of year ag...

Reblogged from literarypuppies: It's that time of year again! Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! Read more… 4 more words

Reblogged from literarypuppies: It’s that time of year ag...

Reblogged from literarypuppies: It’s that time of year again! Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! Filed under: Stuff

A Mayan Apocalypse Playlist

In breathless anticipation of the Mayan Apocalypse Friday (I know, I know, but why let facts get in the way of fun) I thought I would perform a much needed public duty of sorts in offering an end of the … Continue reading →

The Five Greatest Movie Endings . . . (Okay, 6)

Reblogged from literarypuppies: I saw Lincoln a few days ago, liked it (could have been love but . . .  another time) was upset that Spielberg had his Lincoln regale a crowd with my favorite Lincoln story and thereby forcing … Continue reading →

Dog Business in a Different World

Reblogged from literarypuppies: Teresa Cristina Carvalho and her Shih Tzu, Mel In Re: NY Times report: Finally, a Place in Brazil Where Dogs Can Go for Discreet Sex Once upon a time, not so long ago, I would have considered … Continue reading →

The 11th Hour of the 11th Day of the 11th Month

Thank you veterans, thank you for your service, enjoy the day -’tho you deserve more . . . Never forget, however, lest we relive it: Today is Armistice Day. At least to me, perhaps a few hundred others with an … Continue reading →