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Thoughts and tirades that don't fit into any of my books. A collection of items of limited interest to anyone.

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Memorial Day: Dawn

Commotion in the Pews Posted on May 30, 2022 by Joseph CourtemancheMay 29, 2022

It has long been a tradition on my blog to post a piece of fiction on Memorial Day. Always involving those lost in service to the nation. This year is no exception. I humbly submit my work today, entitled “Dawn” … Continue reading →

Posted in memorial day, military, Uncategorized | Tagged contemplation, flash fiction, honor, loss, memorial day, old dogs, oncology, sacrifice, shipmates, submarines, veterans

Joy In Doing What We Love.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on October 14, 2019 by Joseph CourtemancheOctober 14, 2019

The backstory is something that all writers are warned about. It’s death to lead into a new story with a recap of the protagonist/antagonist history, physical description, and motivation. Well, tough cookies. Gotta do it this time. Back in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Assault on Saint Agnes, audio book, Chewy, military, orphans, Uncategorized, voice over, Writing | Tagged acx, assault on saint agnes, audible, audio book, author party, barnes and noble, chewy, commotion in the pews, conspiracy theory, crossroad press, dive bar, emergency deep, facebook, joseph courtemanche, kindle, lies, michael dimercurio, orphan kids in haiti, spot bar, submarine, u.s.s. hammerhead, veterans

Then There Was That Other Thing…

Commotion in the Pews Posted on June 11, 2018 by Joseph CourtemancheJune 8, 2018

For those of you who have been along on this ride for a while, the next line is redundant. For the newcomers, it is safe to say that I have a busy life. In the past 17 days I signed … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged audio book, buffalo, canning, children's book, commotion in the pews, emcee, ghost writing, jam, jane, joseph courtemanche, marvel universe, memorial day, paul, sick friend, stormy, veterans, writing

Memorial Day 2018.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on May 28, 2018 by Joseph CourtemancheMay 28, 2018

This morning I was walking through the living room when the opening notes of the Star Spangled Banner sounded from the television. I stopped in place, came to attention, and presented a salute to the flag standard that I visualized … Continue reading →

Posted in memorial day, military, Uncategorized | Tagged afghanistan, clergy, commotion in the pews, georgia, god bless the united states of america, heroes, joseph courtemanche, memorial day, patrick price, suicide, veterans, vfw, waffle house, wounded

An Open Letter To All Veterans. #EndVetSuicide

Commotion in the Pews Posted on May 11, 2018 by Joseph CourtemancheMay 11, 2018

Let me preface this with a simple statement and then a warning: I am not, nor do I claim to be, a veteran of any combat action that the United States government recognizes. I am not a holder of the … Continue reading →

Posted in extraordinarily sage advice and unwanted butting in, Love, military, ranting, suicide, Uncategorized, veterans | Tagged bullet holes, cab, cib, commotion in the pews, comrade, crisis hotline, joseph courtemanche, m-16, mental health, military, nimh, parachuted, ptsd, satchel charge, suicide, support, veterans

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