This song popped up on my randomizer, and something occurred to me as I was writing. This artist was as gifted a singer as you’re likely to find. And the harsh reality is that in some places in America (particularly Wyoming, Texas and the south) he could have been dragged to death behind a truck […]
Of gifts and how humans sometimes treat them… a tragedy… Read More »
I just received a most enjoyable email from someone who attended a panel I was involved with at MileHiCon. There are times when I have at least a little doubt about the path I’ve chosen, but then little rays of sunshine pop up and keep me on the trail with a smile on my face. Here’s
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Considering how jagged out I was after the weekend, I woke up early and refreshed. Going to bed early does have advantages from time to time. Busy week ahead and NaNoWriMo around the corner. Plotting and outlining the rest of “Lady’s Blues” between now and the first so I can knock it out in November.
“What a wonderful world it is that has girls in!” From the notes of Lazarus Long in “Time Enough for Love” by Robert Heinlein. It’s one of my favorite books, y’all.
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As I continue down this path I set myself upon a year ago almost to the day, I’m finding that the world is becoming smaller, more interesting and friendlier with each passing moment. I’m living the phrase “I was blind but now I can see.” There may be a cure for my jaded cynicism after
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My grandaddy used to enjoy just a little sweet vermouth on the rocks in the evening. He passed that appetite on to me. I don’t do it often, but it’s one of the very few things that gives me a sense of history… of belonging to a line of people before me who lived and
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You know, there are times when I’m really cynical about America… more and more so every day. I love this country, but I’ve become increasingly jaded about what the government, big big business and an apathetic citizenry has done to this place. However, there are moments when I see these potent glimmers of hope, these
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Here’s a message from one of the 99% to ALL of the 1% and the whores on both sides of the aisle in the Legislative and Executive branches. Y’all better start paying attention before We the People start doing more than just shouting. Comprendé? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dn8vzTsnPps&ob=av2e Pass this one around if you’re one of We the
