Another Cultural Guidepost Gone – R.I.P. Tom Clancy

Thank you, Tom Clancy, for some of the best reading in my long career as a book junkie. Thank you for redefining the genre. Thank you for making me drop my jaw and slam the book shut more than once … Continue reading

Long Overdue Rant

One of the things that makes me the most unbalanced (as in “Get the Thorazine Darts!”) is a poorly researched book, television show, or movie involving the military. I fully accept the fact that it’s a pet peeve and I … Continue reading

Guest post – Not a CO-incidence, a GOD-incidence! (updated, broken link)

I regularly get encouragement and stories from friends and associates. This one is from the esteemed Tracy Griffin, long time friend and fine person. I asked if she’d guest blog it for me. She kindly agreed. Please enjoy. – * … Continue reading

Not what you expected.

I’m willing to bet a bunch of you turned out to find out about the dog, how Santa did this season, the weather in Minnesota, the writing contest, etc. Nope. Well, sorta. First you have to read my screed about … Continue reading

I am officially old.

I just saw a female Chief Petty Officer on the television while watching Fox and Friends. The first thought through my mind was, “She’s a cute kid.” That’s it. I’m over the hill. On a serious note, it is with … Continue reading