Halloween is Near, ’tis Time...
October 19, 2016 in BooksYepper, it’s that time of year, time to welcome all the ghosts and goblins to our door and feed them tooth-eating treats. When it comes to horror and terror, you’d think that that would scare all kids, the idea of a trip to the...
I’m Binging, On Books Instead...
September 21, 2016 in BooksYepper, I’m posting about books, again! Just last week I told of a great book about espionage. But it wasn’t about the usual type of spies we think of but about the work our nuclear submarines did during the Cold War. This time, however,...
When “Blind Man’s Bluff...
September 14, 2016 in BooksA while back, I wrote a post about the Cuban Missile Crises. I mentioned many of the incidents that occurred over those thirteen days, of which any one could have led to a nuclear conflagration. One of those confrontations was about a Russian submarine...
I’ve Lived My Life in “...
August 17, 2016 in BooksI’ve recently become reacquainted with an old friend. I say that in a metaphorical way because I’m speaking of a book, The Green Hills of Earth, and its author. As most who follow this blog know, I’m a book fanatic. I told the story of...
When it Comes to Jason Bourne, Give...
August 3, 2016 in Books, EntertainmentAs most who follow this blog know, I’m an avid reader, having been so since my earliest years and the gift of a first library card from my mom. And when it comes to reading, I’ve been a lover of books written in series,...
Stephen King, at His Best…AGA...
March 9, 2016 in BooksMy wife knows how much I love to read and books are always on the gift list. I always receive books for Christmas; I certainly hint enough about the latest books I’m interested in. And this past Christmas, once again, my wishes were answered. She...
To Me, the Best of All Gifts: Books...
December 30, 2015 in Authors, Books, Christmas, GiftsHi again, y’all. I’ll admit, I’ve been a wee bit lazy lately. I’ve not posted in three weeks. But…there’s good reason for that. My sweet Anghel of a wifey gave me some time off during this hectic time of the year due to all...
11/22/63: Another Date That Forever...
November 25, 2015 in Books, Events, History“Dec. 7, 1941 – a date which will live in infamy.” Those were the opening words of President Franklin Roosevelt’s address to Congress the day after the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor. There have been many such traumatic events in our country’s history,...