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Just Who Really Is . . . THE ONE MAN?
Superlatives are often loosely thrown around when it comes to appraising a novel. In the case of THE ONE MAN by Andrew Gross, all the superlatives that occur to me are more than well deserved. Haunting. Suspenseful. Gripping. Soulful. Thoughtful. So thoughtful. A must...
Words, A Writer’s Best Friend
Words are a writer’s best friend. Perhaps an example will help. Frank was a writer. Sally was not. However, she did read a lot. They lived in the same senior citizens home for years. Sally was a widow. Frank was a widower. They spent a lot of time together....
Growing Up Isn’t What It Used To Be, Is It?
Editor’s Note: This from a friend, with a little bit of editing from yours truly: Growing up isn’t what it used to be, is it? But how you feel about what follows may depend on just when you grew up! And whether today you're running 10Ks or practicing tai chi. Someone...
Who Cares Anyway?
More than 50% of Americans cannot name the three branches of our federal government. Who cares? More than 70% of Americans cannot name the two U.S. senators who represent their home state. What does it matter? Who cares? As a condition to selecting Hillary Clinton as...
The Worst Kind of Extortion — Government Permitted
A friend of mine told me a story that got me to thinking. (C'mon, I do, sometimes.) She had purchased a round trip ticket to fly from X to Y and then back to X. It was a pretty good price: $320. As matters turned out (and they often do), my friend had to return home...
Can The Truth Sometimes Be . . . Deceptive?
A good novel begins with a good title. THE VERITAS DECEPTION by Lynne Constantine is no exception. Both the title and the story are terrific. So intricate. And so . . . deceptive! THE VERITAS DECEPTION. Yes, isn’t the truth often . . . deceptive. I tend to read...
“Nobody Does It Better,” Not Even James Bond
In one of my recent blogs, you’ll recall (you will recall won’t you?) I said if you want to write, you have to read. A lot. And I do. So I want to give you a great “case” in point, a terrific example. (I probably would have said “a great read in point,” but, hey, this...
What To Do About Poor Drivers?
I don’t want to date myself, but when I started driving, if you got a traffic ticket for running a stop sign or going over the speed limit a bit, the fine was modest, $25 to $50. Only $10-$15 for a parking violation. Also, if you were willing to spend a little time...
What You See Is Not Always What You Get
In The Eyes Of . . . The Judgmental Beholder I consider myself reasonably informed. I read a lot of newspapers, including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Los Angeles Times, and a number of online news services. Sometimes I even check out what’s trending on...
BO: Bill O’Reilly Vs. Barry O’Bama on America’s Race Problem
A couple of years ago, Bill O'Reilly recorded a piece on America's race problem. With apologies for the fact that I'm too tech challenged to figure out how to provide the piece without the obnoxious advertising that surrounds it, here's what he had to say: ...
