Author Archives: Thom

One of the popular goals these days is the improvement of society as a whole and human beings individually. Certainly a noble goal, and one I can support. So if we had to hold up some examples of human beings … Continue reading →

I’m starting to think that William Gibson is meant to be enjoyed out loud. My first introduction to his work was several years ago when my brother loaned me his audiobook copy of “Pattern Recognition”. I loved it. I adored … Continue reading →

So, the US Government is shut down while the two parties continues to take their game of chicken to a higher, though not by any means new, level. The real losers so far? Vacationers, WWII vets, and anyone who lives … Continue reading →

Is Jennifer Lawrence fat? Some people in Hollywood seem to think so. She talks about some of the unkind criticism she’s endured in her career in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK. Fortunately she’s reached the point where if anyone … Continue reading →

Tom Clancy is one of the few authors I discovered as they were getting started. My older brother and I were both into military history at the time, and he had even sketched out an idea for a military thriller … Continue reading →

I have about decided I can either study history or keep up on current events, but I shouldn’t do both. It’s just too depressing and/or frightening. I’m listening to a lecture series about the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the rise … Continue reading →

It seems the Associated Press is determined to place the blame for our current budgetary mess on a single party, but is that really true? John Hindraker takes a look at their assertions. I wonder if the public truly understands … Continue reading →

I recently came across an article about a boyfriend and girlfriend that seems to be generating some controversy. It seems the woman saw a spider and freaked. The man came and removed the spider, capturing it and taking it outside. … Continue reading →

I’m not who you think. I’m not sure anyone knows me well enough to be able to answer the question accurately and completely. Not even me. Besides, most of the labels we like to use to define one another probably … Continue reading →

Union High is currently without a football team. Coach Matt Labrum decided it was time to give his players a lesson in life: Labrum knew that a few of his players were struggling with academic issues and attitude problems this season. … Continue reading →