5 days agoIndependence Day. FREE. Area Study Work and Survival Guide .99As we head into the holiday weekend, I hope everyone has a fun and safe time. In celebration, Independence Day (Time Patrol) is free until 5 July. My two main book on preparation and survival are both either .99 or Kindle Unlmited: The Green Beret Area Study Workbook The Green…Independence Day2 min read
Jun 26The Old Man: Episode 3. I Was WrongSo I made some predictions in my last post and, of course, I wrong. I love being wrong when following story. It means the writers are providing good twists and turns. Episode 3 certainly provides that. It also dealt with some of my concerns. …Television2 min read
Jun 23The Old Man: Two Episodes In. Reactions and Prediction. Recommended!Jeff Bridges is The Old Man in this new series. A former CIA agent who is targeted now well into retirement, because he did something many years ago that upset someone who wants him brought in now. If it feels like an idea that’s been used before, it is. I…Thriller4 min read
Jun 10The Writer’s Little Black Book Published TodayIn celebration of the publication today of The Writer’s Little Black Book, the first book in the series, Life’s Little Black Book is only .99 on Kindle and in Kindle Unlimited. The Writer’s book contains over 100 mistakes writers tend to make and how to fix them, in short, bite-sized…Writing2 min read
Jun 4Survivor Bias: How We Look For Solutions With The Wrong DataDuring World War II, researchers examined planes that were damaged on missions but managed to return. In essence, they counted bullet holes. The thought was that these places that got hit needed to be strengthened and protected. Seems to make sense. Except these are the planes that made it back. …Disaster Response2 min read
May 30Memorial DayI think of lost team-mates on this solemn day. Two in particular: Master Sergeant David Boltz and Chief Warrant Officer James O’Callaghan. Great soldiers, great men and the best team-mates one can hope for. Take a moment on this holiday to spare some thoughts for those who served and died…Memorial Day1 min read
May 29Moonfall: A Review. What is it?I watched Moonfall because my wife had rented it. It had some good moments. But. It missed the mark because it couldn’t decide what tone it was setting. It seemed targeted to be a tongue in cheek take up on disaster movies. Right away, as a writer, there’s a big…Movies2 min read
May 6Publication Day: Little Black Book. And a Ferocious DogThe first book in a new non-fiction series of Little Black Books comes out today. Each of these books offer over 100 bite-sized snippets of information. Besides being informative, they make excellent gifts. As we hit graduation month, Life’s Little Black Book would be an excellent gift. …Books2 min read
May 3Ozark. Brutal, Engaging and the Ending We DeserveThe last half of the last season of Ozark is done. We see what happens to the Byrd’s and all those drawn into their web of money-laundering including Ruth. Yes, spoilers ahead. Bottom line: I don’t think many people expected the Byrd’s to survive. Bad people aren’t supposed to win…Television3 min read
Apr 29Raised by Wolves: So Much Promise. So Much DropoffI really got into Raised by Wolves as the first season developed. So much so that some marketing company working for the studio sent me some gifts to promote it. I guess they think I’m an ‘influencer’ but my wife disagrees so I bow to a higher authority. Anywho. I…TV Series2 min read