A Quiet Read

Just plowed through this book. Outstanding. I'm a guy who can walk into a cocktail party where the world's 100 most fascinating people are gathered. Let's say I know two of them when I arrive - you know who you are. Two hours later (if I last that long) I…

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Schlock Mercenary’s version of Hemingway’s Rule #1

If you're a Sci Fi fan and don't follow Howard Tayler and his web comic, Schlock Mercenary, you're missing out on good writing, good stories, and Schlock himself. Schlock Mercenary Website  

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Hemingway’s Rules

Hemingway died in 1961. Nearly fifty years ago. His work is still required in most colleges and high schools. I hated his work when I first read The Old Man and the Sea. Don’t remember when I was forced to read it. Then I grew up and read more and realized…

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Blog Dogs

These are the hounds that hang out with us. This is Luna. She's our Primary Dog. Responsibilities include eating, sleeping, and barking at the UPS guy. She was a rescue dog who'd been at the Humane Society ten months. We adopted her when she was just over a year old.…

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