The Truth About Lying

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Hg8LMMkEY0 In this video (2008) I read from Attachment: A Novel of War and Peace, which I published in 2006. I preface the reading with a review from a reader. The reading is from "Trust", the second chapter. It is, I think, the truth about lying. The protagonist, Joe Burns, is in his first session … Continue reading The Truth About Lying

The State of the Union

The State of the Union address Tuesday was amazing! Because it showed, without a doubt in my mind, two distinct personality structures. Let's get into it. The Speech that President Trump gave was great! As was his delivery and production. However, the Democrats, and liberals in general (not all) were dour and glum. If not … Continue reading The State of the Union

1883: A Review

1883 is Taylor Sheridan's prequel to his smash hit Yellowstone. In my review of Yellowstone I said this, "In the show we have beautiful, majestic scenery joined with Celtic-like sad, mournful music. Those two film “props” enhance the feeling that we are losing something." Which is true of 1883 (2021), too. Taylor Sheridan's worldview dominates the story, as it … Continue reading 1883: A Review

Laps with Lemon: a review

Laps with Lemon (2023) is a one-day read (93 pages) about love. It was written in real time during the summer of 2023. I cannot recommend it enough. Let's get into it. To love. To love and be loved is to eventually experience loss, pain, and grief. Overwhelming at times. Unpredictable, too. Just when will the … Continue reading Laps with Lemon: a review

The Imprint of War: 2003 redux

Introduction Twenty years ago I published my first book, of essays and poems. It was born out of frustration, dissatisfaction, and discontent. Because for years I had tried to make a difference. Make the world a better place. However, nothing I tried worked. Then I thought, okay, I'll write for real and publish. Sounding Off In … Continue reading The Imprint of War: 2003 redux

Drinking Writer Man and Mt. Washington

is a long story. But today I was reminded of it as the news stated that the temperature on Mt. Washington in New Hampshire was 47 degrees below zero. The wind-chill adjusted temperature was 108 degrees below zero. This is thought to be a record for the lower forty-eight. Okay. I recently blogged about my … Continue reading Drinking Writer Man and Mt. Washington