This picture has nothing to do with the post today. I just thought we could all use a reminder of summer on this cold, January day. Lots of really frigid temperatures across the country, and even here in Texas it has been below freezing at night. And now just a bit of trivia to get Monday started on a …
Before we get into the serious stuff for this Friday, I thought you might like to see the new kitty that came to live at my house. Some nice things about this one is that it doesn’t have to be fed, doesn’t add anything to the litter box, and doesn’t join the four other felines in …
The main reason I write so many reviews and host authors on my blog is to help my fellow scribes perhaps sell a book or two. Trying to get a new book noticed in the Tsunami that is digital self-publishing is like trying to put the beach back into the ocean one small pail at a …
Wishing You a Happy New Year Be Happy, Be Healthy, and Be Safe This last day of the year is always one for reflecting on the past twelve months to see what was good and what wasn’t so good. On the world front, there were many not-so-good moments; mass killings, terrorist attacks, refugees without …
According to a news report by Jay Greene in the Seattle Times: Amazon.com is revising its product review system six weeks after The Seattle Times reported on activists posting reviews to push their political and social agendas. “We are taking a close look at our policies regarding activism reviews and are considering changes,” Amazon spokesman …
My heart just aches after the recent mass shooting in California. What is it that makes people grab a gun and go on such a rampage? Last October I wrote a blog in response to the mass shooting in Oregon, and I pointed out there are many factors in play that lead to this kind …
Our friend Slim Randles is back as today’s Wednesday’s Guest. He is sharing another caper featuring the guys at the Mule Barn Truck Stop, only this time they are not inside sipping coffee. I don’t know what refreshments they might take on a hunt, but I’m guessing it is not coffee or tea. Or maybe …
I hope everyone in the States had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. I certainly did. Gathered with some of my kids for a scrumptious dinner hosted by my oldest son, David, and his wife Rebecca, (Wei). She is a new American citizen and so excited to host the traditional holiday. We had the usual turkey and …
For all of my American readers, I send out a heartfelt Happy Thanksgiving. I hope your day is blessed by the love of family, good food, and all the things that make lasting memories. The following was first a column for the Plano Star Courier back when I wrote a weekly humor column for them. …
I’m having some issues that limit my computer time, so I will let Slim Randles entertain us with some more fun from the guys at the Mule Barn Truck Stop. Grab a cup of coffee and a donut and read along. Enjoy… There are a few universal truths in our lives: the sun comes up …
