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A little trip…
All trips, for me at least, seem a tad daunting at the outset. And for the few days prior. But I usually settle into the new routine fairly quickly. This trip however had some significance. Of course I’m talking about (ad nauseum, sorry) my ThrillerFest writer’s conference. If you’ve read my previous posts you’ll be… Continue reading
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Pitches, Bitc-…
(Let’s keep this PG) PitchFest. What is everything a “fest” now? Well, yeah. At least at ThrillerFest it is. And I’m here for it. Thursday May 7th, for three hours in the afternoon, I was there for it at least. This is my first writer’s conference, and therefore my first time at the compendium of… Continue reading
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Time is relative… ain’t that the truth
One day, you’re 17 and you’re planning for someday. And then quietly, without you ever really noticing, someday is today. And then someday is yesterday. And this is your life.” – John Green “I need a name for this ink … A name for the feeling you get when you see someone again. After many… Continue reading
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Some things last
In a follow up to an addendum on a previous post’s miscellaneous closing section… And without further ado… In conclusion. Sitting in the airport waiting for my flight and listening to the playlist in the bar. An 80s song came on, Centerfold, and a young-ish person started bopping to it. It is all about the… Continue reading
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Goin’ to California…
With an aching in my legs! I’m in San Jose California for the Serena (IMDB) premier at the Cinequest film festival. I’m really excited to see this movie. Not to name drop, but I’m friends with the screenwriters. What’s up with my legs? It seems that PG&E had some maintenance to do at my hotel… Continue reading
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I’m late… I’m late…
And it seems that perpetually this week. Last Sunday the continuing hubris of humanity again appeared to steal yet another hour from my life. Some will say that they will give it back when the cold weather starts to return, but I say… my body will have forgotten that by then. And probably just sleep… Continue reading
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Book Bingo Begins… 2026 edition
In retrospect I think I misnamed this little challenge. It’s not really any sort of bingo is it. No it’s not. And yet… what’s in a name? We’ll just end that there. The Alchemist Classic novel by an author whose name starts with A, B, C, D, or E A much touted book, and one… Continue reading
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2026 Book Bingo Challenge
I’m not on social media often. As a matter of fact I’ve weaned myself off them all. Well, except one. The hell site that is tumblr. I’ve been on tumblr for ages, and it’s the one that I may keep around. For instance. I saw a Book Bingo challenge posted for 2026 (thank you @macrolit!),… Continue reading
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Any day fishing…
As the old saying goes. And that day it was truer than ever. I have been fishing in my life, but it’s been a while. Yesterday I amended that situation. I recently enjoyed a guided fishing trip and tutorial on fly fishing from High Flying Flies out of Bristol. Here’s a quick recap. The day… Continue reading
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You know that feeling?
The one where you really have to pee? While driving that is. Ten miles from home, you’re doing alright. But with each mile it gets harder to hold. When you pass the old oak tree that’s leaning way out over the road you know you’re close. And that twinge hits. Oh no, you think. Am… Continue reading
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