1 day agoReview: Irma Vep, the seriesWe caught the first two episodes last night on HBO Max and were sucked in. We came in cold, not having seen the latest movie, but it was so good we didn’t even see our latest Westworld episode, which is saying a lot. We’re looking forward to seeing the rest…Television2 min read
5 days agoWhy Do You Need A Satellite Messenger/PhoneA few years ago, I was wandering around southeast Utah, which happens to be the last place in the lower 48 states that was mapped. I left civilization at Escalante and headed southeast toward Hole in the Rock, 120 miles of unimproved road away. This is where Mormons lowered their…Camping3 min read
Aug 1A Water Alarm Can Save Your LifeAt the very least, it will save you some expenses and repairs. We have one under every sink in our house and near the sump pump in the basement. After all, we have smoke and CO2 alarms. Water can very dangerous as well. During the recent floods in Kentucky, many…Floods2 min read
Jul 30The Last Movie Stars: Paul Newman & Joanne WoodwardI consider Paul Newman to be one of the best actors ever. Ethan Hawke produced this six episode documentary about Paul Newman and his wife, Joanne Woodward during the pandemic. After watching it, I have mixed feelings about such a deep dive into the personal lives of this married couple…Movies3 min read
Jul 28On Writing and the Business of Writing — some thoughts.I recently read an essay about not exposing MFA students too much to the business side of publishing. The feeling was that doing so would stymie their creative sides. It was titled On Writing and the Business of Writing If you read it, make sure you go all the way…Writing4 min read
Jul 27GAIA GPS does it rightI’m a big fan of Gaia GPS software. I have it on my computer, my phone and my iPad. I use the latter two in my Jeep Gladiator when I head out to wander. As you cans see, I bring up two maps in my ‘cockpit’. Using Carplay, I Put…Apps2 min read
Jul 22Star Trek SNW- Started Strong, Then Lost MeI was impressed with Strange New Worlds as I watched the first episodes. Yes, it’s hokey in many ways, but it does pay homage to the original. There are times you can literally hear the screenwriter typing out dialogue that is repeated, usually by a secondary character. …Star Trek3 min read
Jul 15Westworld: Still Going Strong, Highly Recommended.I’ve watched the first three episodes of the new season (4) and am happy to report the show is still running strong with solid writing and the exploration into what it means to be human — and sentient machine. This season, the writers have flipped the entire story quite brilliantly…Westworld2 min read
Jul 7Gaslit: Great Writing. Great Acting, and A Story For Our TimeThis 10 part series on Starz featuring Martha Mitchell, the wife of the once Attorney General for Richard Nixon. tells the story of Watergate from multiple perspectives, not just Martha’s. James Dean takes perhaps an even more central role. Julia Roberts does a great job as Martha. Sean Penn is…Gaslighting2 min read
Jul 1Independence 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