Monthly Archives: October 2012

Happy Halloween!

I had intended to write a better blog post last night. But that was before I spent the evening herding cub scouts around the local historical restoration turned trendy shopping district where they were having a Witch Fest.They decorate pretty … Continue reading

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I’m not dead yet!

Having to admit last week that I was getting nowhere on my novel got me thinking. I took a long, hard look at my life and decided the routine I was so excited about before just isn’t working out. I … Continue reading

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Endorsements

I’m trying really hard not to write about politics right now. If you want to know how and why I’m voting then contact me privately and I’ll be happy to tell you. But frankly I’m not sure why you would … Continue reading

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Book Review: Where the West Ends, by Michael J. Totten

This is the kind of book my wife probably find irritating–the kind where every night while we’re supposed to be getting ready for bed I distract her and myself relating the latest fascinating facts or discovery that are still rolling … Continue reading

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Distractions

The office building my department’s new office is in is fourteen stories tall. That’s not all that tall, even for Salt Lake City standards, but it’s tall enough to have a great view. It’s on the southern end of skyscraper … Continue reading

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Web Wanderings: The Soldier and Death

It’s been awhile since I saw Jim Henson’s “The Storyteller”.  John Hurt, as usual, was excellent as the Storyteller. I recall hearing a great many wonderful stories, but none so poignant to me as “The Soldier and Death.” Truly a … Continue reading

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Dead in the water?

I suppose it’s time I tattle on myself in the hope that I’ll shape up and get back to work. I’m sure you’ve all been wondering how the novel is coming. Okay, humor me and pretend that’s what you’ve been … Continue reading

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This is my home town

I’ve never been one of those people who couldn’t wait to escape their home town the moment they graduated high school. I liked where I grew up. I thought it was all I would ever need. It turned out I … Continue reading

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Book Review: Windows Into the Earth – Robert B. Smith and Lee J. Siegel

I picked this up during our family vacation to Yellowstone Park back in July when it occurred to me that the unique geological features of Yellowstone would make a pretty cool backdrop for a novel that’s been germinating in my … Continue reading

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Going out in style

My daughter’s soccer season ended last night. I’ve written before how they’re much improved this year. They’ve had an excellent season–only one team in their group has beaten them, though they’ve done so twice. So who did they play for … Continue reading

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