Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
Looking back over my last couple posts, it feels like I’m trying to convince people not to write. They seem to focus on how hard the whole process is and might serve to discourage rather than encourage aspiring writers. My first impulse is to say that I wasn’t intending any such thing. Upon further reflection,... Continue Reading →
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin (1969) – A human ambassador arrives on the most distant planet ever settled by humanity. The people of this world are very different from any other strain of humankind. Both the ambassador and the people of the world called “Winter” will struggle to understand each other.... Continue Reading →
(Some quick looks are more recent movies) Thor - Ragnarok (2017) - Is the movie fun? Sure. Does it show much in the way of character growth or any particular depth of story? Not really. I've read a couple pieces that try and show that there's some deep stuff here, but I didn't see it... Continue Reading →
This post is part of a year-long series about short stories. Read about my "Year of the Short Story" HERE. Seven Icelandic Short Stories I’m trying to offer as much variety in this series as possible. So, when I saw this collection, I grabbed it. Something from a different literary tradition offers a great chance... Continue Reading →
The Mask of Zorro (1998) – A young thief is trained to assume the role of the legendary hero of the people. Directed by Martin Campbell Starring Antonio Banderas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, ... 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 →
So, what’s the goal here? I believe that a lot of folks struggle with the whole diet/weight loss/exercise journey because we’re told to aim at the wrong goal. So, let me offer up my thoughts on where we should all be aiming. Right away, some folks will have an objection. We’re all in different places,... 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 →
I am really, really excited about this news. While I have been a “published” author for over a year now, I will confess that part of me has been looking for outside validation on my writing. (Rather pathetic for a man of my age, I know.) Yes, I’ve sold a few books, gotten some reviews... Continue Reading →
From My Shelves is a series of occasional posts that look at items from my personal collection to which I have a special attachment. Fawlty Towers (1975-79) - While with Monty Python, John Cleese created characters who ranged from just a little off center to hilariously deranged. None of them was as perfectly formed as... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 