Author Archives: Thom
My priorities
There is probably something you should know about me, since it forms the basis of pretty much everything else I believe. It is this: Families are first and foremost about raising children to be healthy, intelligent, responsible adults. This is … Continue reading
Music Review: Archangel by TSFH
Because I found “Invincible” to be a enjoyable album, I decided to give “Archangel” a try as well. It’s evidently their third publicly released album. I’ve reviewed Two Steps from Hell before, but they began as a production company doing … Continue reading
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Cliff Notes
I have a passing interest in popular culture. I like to know what’s going on, what’s a big deal at the moment, etc. Just enough to be able to say I’ve heard about it. It’s almost like being a trainspotter. … Continue reading
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Skip Tracers
This article on Wired.com about skip tracer Michelle Gomez is the stuff novels are made of: Gomez, the proprietor of a one-woman operation in Lockhart, Texas, called Unlimited Recoveries, is one of the best skip tracers in the world. A … Continue reading
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No one expects the Spanish Imposition!
In recent days we’ve seen more op-eds and blog posts accusing people of the unforgivable sin of “imposing their beliefs on others.” Let me just remind you that is one of the most assinine charges…ever. People who keep insisting on bring … Continue reading
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Game Review: Killer Bunnies and the Quest for the Magic Carrot
I’ve had this game for quite awhile, but haven’t had the opportunity to play it much. My kids were getting bored during Christmas Break (before Christmas replenished the new-things-to-do-stock), so I pulled it out and taught them how to play. … Continue reading
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Writing Update – Jan 2014
I’m pleased to have progress to report. For a long time I wouldn’t have. Perhaps that’s why I didn’t report. Last fall I lost motivation for awhile. I got frustrated with my weak writing and weaker characters. I didn’t find the plot … Continue reading
A few good men
The other day I followed a friend’s link to a site called something like “The Good Men Project” or something along those lines. I’ve not yet been back, but I intend to go check it out in depth sometime. Based … Continue reading
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Hail of rubber
I’m probably not willing to pay the money for one, but I’d love to have one of these!
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Twenty-nine books
I read fewer books last year than the year before. If you count the ones I started and abandoned I read as many, but I don’t think that counts. However, part of the point of allowing myself to abandon books … Continue reading
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