Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
This post is part of a year-long series about short stories. Read about my "Year of the Short Story" HERE. Wait Till You See Me Dance by Deb Olin Unferth (2017) The collection struck me in a way none of the others in this series have. Olin Unferth walks a difficult line with these 30... Continue Reading →
The Blues Brothers (1980) - Two career bluesmen and criminals get their band back together to raise money for the only organization they ever loved. Directed by John Landis ... Continue Reading →
"The View From the Phlipside" is a media commentary program airing on WRFA-LP, Jamestown NY. It can be heard Monday through Friday around 7:30 AM. The following are scripts which may not exactly match the aired version of the program. Mostly because the host may suddenly choose to add or subtract words at a moment's notice. WRFA-LP is... Continue Reading →
The amount of energy that gets expended on the debate between E-books and traditional (DTB – Dead Tree Books) always amazes me. Because there’s not really a “debate” to be had. There is a clear and simple answer to the question. I’ll get to that in a minute. If you read through the threads, it... Continue Reading →
Time Traders by Andre Norton (1958) A young thief is offered a chance for an adventure through space and time. What begins as a secret war with enemies on Earth will end up testing his skills on multiple worlds. Norton is one of the big names in sci-fi of the 20th century. An award-winning author... Continue Reading →
I honestly do not care who you vote for, as long as you vote. We may disagree on every single issue and candidate. Our visions of what our nation needs most may not overlap in a single place. I still want you to vote. I am a firm believer in the idea that if you don't... Continue Reading →
For years I have said the same thing on Election Day, I don't care who you vote for, just go vote. We may not agree on anything politically, but I still want you to vote. I'm also a member of the "Don't Vote = Don't Gripe" party. Be part of the process as we try... Continue Reading →
A Night To Remember (1958) - On its maiden voyage in April 1912, the "unsinkable" RMS Titanic hits an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean. Directed by Roy Baker Starring - Kenneth More, Honor Blackman, Ronald Allen A stunning movie about the sinking of the fabled luxury... Continue Reading →
"The View From the Phlipside" is a media commentary program airing on WRFA-LP, Jamestown NY. It can be heard Monday through Friday around 7:30 AM. The following are scripts which may not exactly match the aired version of the program. Mostly because the host may suddenly choose to add or subtract words at a moment's notice. WRFA-LP is... Continue Reading →
There was no way that I was going to do a short story series and not include Ray Bradbury. When I am asked about authors I admire, Bradbury always tops the list. He is the author whose work strikes deepest into my heart and mind. If I am given the choice of an author to... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 