Kurt Vonnegut

Kurt Vonnegut never gave the MIT graduation speech for which he often receives the credit: the so-called “sunscreen speech.” He did comment that he would have been proud if the words had indeed been his. I have always loved Kurt Vonnegut and I loved to...

One Winner and Another Finalist

Despite evidence to the contrary, I really do have trouble with self-promotion. However, since I have a blog post coming up on the subject of personal and writer’s credibility, I have to let my readers know of these latest two developments in my writing career....

End of an era. . .

No Stacey Burns case, no new books, no event announcements- just a brief goodbye to a vehicle that has been in our family for over twenty two years. I know, I know, it’s just a car but a special one it was. For a number of years, it was Pam’s baby then...

The Evil Media

Today’s post will be brief but it poses a question that has puzzled me for a long time. Politicians, entertainers, religious leaders, law enforcement, anti-law enforcement groups, teachers, anti-teacher groups-the list could go on and on-often harp on the issue...

Crying at “Taps”

Tonight I attended an outstanding concert presented by a combination of two U.S. Army bands. Midway through the concert, there was a trumpet rendition of the always emotional “Taps” in honor of soldiers who have passed on. It made me think of my first...

A Phenomenon!

Here’s an interesting phenomenon! I posted an invitation to a book launch- free wine and refreshments. Five people read it. I posted a “To Mr. Jim Vittum” because I had a question but had been unable to get hold of him at contact points I...