is who I am. Or, more accurately, reflects who I've been since being born 73 years ago come this Thanksgiving. The apartment is small, one bedroom - just 800sq. feet. If I include the balcony, which I do. The balcony serves as garden, as well as a place for reading, rest, and contemplation. (Oh, and … Continue reading My Apartment
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Korak’s Story: My first Dog
Korak, named after the son of Tarzan, was my first (of many many more) dog. And everyone's favorite, except for Bert. Because his dog Sasha, a big and mean Alaskan Husky, would sometimes fight furiously. It was 1969, Fort Collins, Colorado, and I was a sophomore at CSU. After Teddy and I came back from … Continue reading Korak’s Story: My first Dog
Outlander Series, Season One
I wrapped up last night. Okay, I'm a little late to the party. Season eight is in the works. The series (2014) is based on the books, began in 1991, written by Diana Gabaldon (1952-). It's hard to classify but I'll call it Historical Fantasy Fiction. The author writes as I do. Meaning - she … Continue reading Outlander Series, Season One
Writing Creatively: A Review
George Saunders wrote a book about "writing, reading, and life", A Swim in a Pond in The Rain (2021). A New York Times best seller. But it shouldn't be. Saunders says as much in his concluding remarks "We End", which is the only chapter you need read. It's only seven pages. The rest of the book is seven … Continue reading Writing Creatively: A Review
The Son Of Tarzan
would not be published today. The book would be deemed racist and sexist. Because in the postmodern world we find ourselves in - that would be true. Therefore, no publisher could touch it without considerable risk of a social backlash. Thankfully, the book was published (1917) as part of Edgar Rice Burroughs' tremendously successful Tarzan … Continue reading The Son Of Tarzan
Screwed without A Kiss
was a rough thing to accept twenty years ago; and is no easier today. Or maybe it is? After all, I'm older and more accepting and grateful - to still be here. Or is it something else? complacency? burn out? hopelessness? Here's the story My favorite intellectual, Robert Wright, just posted a reflection and look … Continue reading Screwed without A Kiss
Derek Chauvin / George Floyd Murder Trial: Who wins?
is a fascinating question. I have a prediction. My prediction is based upon what I learned from reading Jerry Spence's book Win Your Case. The Backstory I first read the book when it was published and remember I really liked it. I became aware of Spence during the OJ Trial (1995); when he would often comment … Continue reading Derek Chauvin / George Floyd Murder Trial: Who wins?
The Indie Bookstore. Part I
Recently a reader of books from Amsterdam stated to me that she "never really understood what an Indie bookstore is." This post is in response to that. Because it's a very important thing - Indie bookstores. So important I wrote a chapter in my book, Election 2016: The Great Divide, The Great Debate, about the … Continue reading The Indie Bookstore. Part I
Best Gift Ever
The best gift ever would be the much promised but never realized, peace on earth. Towards that goal I offer, as a gift for family or friends, or to yourself, Election 2016: The Great Divide, The Great Debate. If you're on the Red Team, give it to those you love who are Blue. Be you Blue, … Continue reading Best Gift Ever
Mood Swings
Yesterday was a mood swing day. However, I didn't take my usual walk, didn't drink, and had no social contact. It was just me and the weather and my 'luxury' apartment. But that includes my mind, as well as my smart TV and smart phone. And that can be overwhelming. Because now my mind can … Continue reading Mood Swings