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On The Nightstand – Ready Player One – 2/9/2018
I’ve been traveling again this week – several days in Phoenix – and have been able to finish a couple of new books as a result. I’m still working my way through “The Forgotten War” by Clay Blair but, at … Continue reading
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In The Cart – Several Titles – 3/2/2018
I’ve mentioned from time to time that I occasionally double purchase books or am gifted duplicate copies. I’ve created this category in order to put those duplicates out there in case anyone might be interested. Since I’m still working my … Continue reading
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On My Mind – Texas – 3/2/2018
I can’t help it – I have to put up a quick post wishing all my fellow Texans – and particularly my fellow Longhorns – Hook ‘Em Horns – a happy Texas Independence Day. On May 2, 1836, settlers living … Continue reading
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On The Nightstand – The Forgotten War – 2/27/2018
I consider myself a relatively well educated individual – holding both undergraduate and graduate degrees. I’m relatively well read – with history being one of my favorite topics – and I work to stay informed on current affairs. I’ve lived … Continue reading
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On My Mind – Updates & Odd Bits – 2/25/2018
I wanted to post on a couple of topics that I hope will be useful or of interest to some of you. First, the 2018 Nebula Award nominees have been released. Thanks to NG for forwarding the link and for … Continue reading
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On The Nightstand – The Everything Box – 2/24/2018
In my last post, I recommended that you have something light and frothy and fun to read once you’re done with the Southern Reach Trilogy. As I was getting ready for my trip, about halfway through the 2nd book – … Continue reading
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On The Nightstand – The Southern Reach Trilogy – Epilogue – 2/24/2018
I’ve been traveling all week for work and I have to say – nothing in this world feels as good as coming home. There was a time – long ago – when I enjoyed business travel – particularly international … Continue reading
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On The Nightstand – The Southern Reach Trilogy – 2/18/2018
I mentioned that I’d picked up several new series while my Facebook account was deactivated. This is one – Area X: The Southern Reach Trilogy – consisting of “Annihilation”, “Authority” and “Acceptance”. I used my travel time this week … Continue reading
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On My Mind – Conan Vs. Cthulhu – 2/18/2018
Howdy folks – been traveling for a few days – but I’ve put the time to good use – both reading and thinking through several topics which will hopefully be worthy of a post. Anyone who’s been reading for the … Continue reading
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On The Shelf – New Picks – 2/14/2018
Unaccountable: (of a person, organization, or institution) not required or expected to justify actions or decisions; not responsible for results or consequences. For everyone out there so worried about the unrestrained exercise of governmental authority in this country, I feel a … Continue reading
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