Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
Swords and Deviltry and Swords Against Death - Fritz Leiber (1970) - This is probably the series that first introduced me to sword and sorcery fantasy. My parents did not have a huge personal library but looking back I realize that you could find some amazing things in it. My memory says that one of... Continue Reading →
Callahan's Crosstime Saloon (1977), Time Travelers Strictly Cash (1981), Callahan's Secret (1986) by Spider Robinson - There isn't a bar like Mike Callahan's place. But there ought to be. And if there is I would politely request directions. In the tradition of Arthur C. Clarke's "Tales From the White Hart" and L. Sprague DeCamp and... Continue Reading →
I Invented the Modern Age - The Rise of Henry Ford by Richard Snow I grew up in a car family. My father's first job out of college was the culmination of a lifelong dream. He went to work for Ford Motor Company in the Body Design Department (A document in the family archives seems... Continue Reading →
I'm not sure when I started reading but I do not remember a time when I couldn't read. Other than sleeping I have probably spent more time reading than any other activity during my life. I'm not sure there's anything that I've gotten more extended enjoyment out of in my life either. Reading has taken... Continue Reading →
The Complete Sherlock Holmes Volume 1 - This is part of Barnes & Noble's Classic Series which offers great works of the past at low to no cost. I snagged this at one point when it was available for free, I see it's now $3.99. Still a deal if you're a fan or want to... Continue Reading →
The Last Temptation of Clarence Odbody by John Jughead Pierson (2011) - Pierson is a musician, writer and theater owner. His writing as a playwright are done under the name Ian Pierce. He was also a founding member of the punk band Screeching Weasel. His other book is a semi-factual telling of the history of... Continue Reading →
I'm a little behind on the books. Lots of travelling gives me lots of time to rip through my reading list. Confession of a Crap Artist - Philip K. Dick (originally published in 1975 but written in 1959) This is a strange but fascinating story of Jack, a man who views the world from a... Continue Reading →
"The View From the Phlipside" is a media commentary program airing on WRFA-LP, Jamestown NY. It can be heard Tuesday through Friday just after 8 AM and 5 PM. 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... Continue Reading →
Goodbye Mr. Chips by James Hilton (1934) When I realized how much I had enjoyed "Lost Horizon" I kept my eyes open for his other work. This is one that I had heard about for years but never got around to reading. So when I finally got a copy for my Nook Color my first... Continue Reading →
The Prophet by Ethan Cross (The Story Plant) - Why do we love serial killers? We have TV shows that are dedicated to tracking them down or even making them the hero. None of us would ever want to meet one in person but we are fascinated by what kind of person would do such... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 