Bradley C. Denton
@bradleycdenton.bsky.social
I've written books (BLACKBURN, LUNATICS, etc.) and recorded music (Bland Lemon Denton, AT THE EARTH'S CORE). I love my spouse (freedomisachoice.bsky.social) and am devoted to my dogs (Chester & Millie) and friends (you know who you are).
Millie with her stuffed hedgehog, Lucille.
This is Millie's sixth or seventh hedgehog, since she tends to destroy them. It makes me think of B.B. King, who had many guitars over the years, but called each one "Lucille." So I call Millie's hedgehogs "Lucille," too. No one else does, though.
This is Millie's sixth or seventh hedgehog, since she tends to destroy them. It makes me think of B.B. King, who had many guitars over the years, but called each one "Lucille." So I call Millie's hedgehogs "Lucille," too. No one else does, though.
October 20, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Millie with her stuffed hedgehog, Lucille.
This is Millie's sixth or seventh hedgehog, since she tends to destroy them. It makes me think of B.B. King, who had many guitars over the years, but called each one "Lucille." So I call Millie's hedgehogs "Lucille," too. No one else does, though.
This is Millie's sixth or seventh hedgehog, since she tends to destroy them. It makes me think of B.B. King, who had many guitars over the years, but called each one "Lucille." So I call Millie's hedgehogs "Lucille," too. No one else does, though.
A moment of doggie goofiness to help bolster you for the coming week. Odds are you're gonna need it.
October 6, 2025 at 4:10 AM
A moment of doggie goofiness to help bolster you for the coming week. Odds are you're gonna need it.
Barb (who was with Chester, who likes to dawdle) took this shot of Millie and me as we headed home on the morning walk a few days ago.
We'll be out there again tomorrow.
We'll be out there again tomorrow.
October 4, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Barb (who was with Chester, who likes to dawdle) took this shot of Millie and me as we headed home on the morning walk a few days ago.
We'll be out there again tomorrow.
We'll be out there again tomorrow.
Chester and Millie compete for the title of Klassiest Dog of 2025.
August 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Chester and Millie compete for the title of Klassiest Dog of 2025.
I've lived in Texas long enough that I can remember back when we had a goddamn -great- governor who refused to kowtow to bullies. I mean, a fair, fierce, truth-and-justice, no-voter-left-behind badass. Man, those were the days.
Don't believe me? Look her up.
Her name was Ann Richards.
Don't believe me? Look her up.
Her name was Ann Richards.
August 5, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I've lived in Texas long enough that I can remember back when we had a goddamn -great- governor who refused to kowtow to bullies. I mean, a fair, fierce, truth-and-justice, no-voter-left-behind badass. Man, those were the days.
Don't believe me? Look her up.
Her name was Ann Richards.
Don't believe me? Look her up.
Her name was Ann Richards.
We have a number of squirrels.
This one is a jerk.
This one is a jerk.
July 22, 2025 at 3:10 AM
We have a number of squirrels.
This one is a jerk.
This one is a jerk.
We're still here. Just upside-down.
July 2, 2025 at 3:23 AM
We're still here. Just upside-down.
On 9 May 1800, the abolitionist John Brown was born. He would be convicted of treason against Virginia for his October 1859 raid on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, and hanged on 2 December. His final words asserted that "the crimes of this guilty land will never be purged away but with blood."
May 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
On 9 May 1800, the abolitionist John Brown was born. He would be convicted of treason against Virginia for his October 1859 raid on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, and hanged on 2 December. His final words asserted that "the crimes of this guilty land will never be purged away but with blood."
Millie (right) found a nice big stick. After a brief tug-of-war, she decided to share it with Chester (left). She is a generous soul.
April 19, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Millie (right) found a nice big stick. After a brief tug-of-war, she decided to share it with Chester (left). She is a generous soul.
8 April 1945, noon: A secret transmitter sends --
To the army of General Patton. This is the Buchenwald concentration camp. SOS . . . The SS wants to destroy us.
The reply: KZ Bu. Hold out. Rushing to your aid. Staff of Third Army.
11 April 1945, 3:15 PM: The Third Army liberates Buchenwald.
To the army of General Patton. This is the Buchenwald concentration camp. SOS . . . The SS wants to destroy us.
The reply: KZ Bu. Hold out. Rushing to your aid. Staff of Third Army.
11 April 1945, 3:15 PM: The Third Army liberates Buchenwald.
April 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
8 April 1945, noon: A secret transmitter sends --
To the army of General Patton. This is the Buchenwald concentration camp. SOS . . . The SS wants to destroy us.
The reply: KZ Bu. Hold out. Rushing to your aid. Staff of Third Army.
11 April 1945, 3:15 PM: The Third Army liberates Buchenwald.
To the army of General Patton. This is the Buchenwald concentration camp. SOS . . . The SS wants to destroy us.
The reply: KZ Bu. Hold out. Rushing to your aid. Staff of Third Army.
11 April 1945, 3:15 PM: The Third Army liberates Buchenwald.
On 2 April 1931, Virne "Jackie" Mitchell - a 17-year-old who was just the second woman to play professional baseball - struck out both Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth in an exhibition game between her AA team, the Chattanooga Lookouts, and the New York Yankees. Commissioner Landis then voided her contract.
April 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
On 2 April 1931, Virne "Jackie" Mitchell - a 17-year-old who was just the second woman to play professional baseball - struck out both Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth in an exhibition game between her AA team, the Chattanooga Lookouts, and the New York Yankees. Commissioner Landis then voided her contract.
Chester has questions.
March 26, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Chester has questions.
On 25 March 1911, on the 8th to 10th floors of the Asch Building in NYC, the Triangle Shirtwaist factory caught fire. Doors had been locked to prevent workers from taking breaks or stealing (and to keep out union organizers), so many could not escape. 146 people, mostly immigrant women, were killed.
March 26, 2025 at 4:54 AM
On 25 March 1911, on the 8th to 10th floors of the Asch Building in NYC, the Triangle Shirtwaist factory caught fire. Doors had been locked to prevent workers from taking breaks or stealing (and to keep out union organizers), so many could not escape. 146 people, mostly immigrant women, were killed.
On 21 March 1965, protected by federal troops, 2,000 people led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, to march to Montgomery in support of voting rights. Their first two attempts, on 7 March ("Bloody Sunday") and 9 March, had been blocked by state police.
March 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
On 21 March 1965, protected by federal troops, 2,000 people led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, to march to Montgomery in support of voting rights. Their first two attempts, on 7 March ("Bloody Sunday") and 9 March, had been blocked by state police.
Millie takes pride in her flexibility.
March 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Millie takes pride in her flexibility.
Today, 5 March 2025, is the 255th anniversary of the Boston Massacre. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_...
March 6, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Today, 5 March 2025, is the 255th anniversary of the Boston Massacre. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_...
Chester always offers the same advice when I worry about this troubled world:
Pet. The. Belly.
Pet it.
Petttt iittttt.
Pet. The. Belly.
Pet it.
Petttt iittttt.
March 2, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Chester always offers the same advice when I worry about this troubled world:
Pet. The. Belly.
Pet it.
Petttt iittttt.
Pet. The. Belly.
Pet it.
Petttt iittttt.
This may look, at first glance, like serious conflict. But trust me: What's going on here is the doggie equivalent of professional wrestling.
February 26, 2025 at 4:48 AM
This may look, at first glance, like serious conflict. But trust me: What's going on here is the doggie equivalent of professional wrestling.
On 22 February 1943, three young Germans, members of the White Rose Society -- Hans Scholl, Sophie Scholl, and Christoph Probst -- were guillotined by the Nazis for distributing leaflets speaking out against the crimes of the Third Reich. Their bravery, and their cause, will not be forgotten.
February 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
On 22 February 1943, three young Germans, members of the White Rose Society -- Hans Scholl, Sophie Scholl, and Christoph Probst -- were guillotined by the Nazis for distributing leaflets speaking out against the crimes of the Third Reich. Their bravery, and their cause, will not be forgotten.
Chester is blind, but he hears and smells -everything-.
February 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Chester is blind, but he hears and smells -everything-.
Lucy and Linus in February 2011, when they were ten years old.
February 17, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Lucy and Linus in February 2011, when they were ten years old.
The riddle of Millie the Sphinx:
Which creature feeds us breakfast and treats in the morning, more treats in the afternoon, and supper and treats in the evening?
"That would be YOU, sucker."
Which creature feeds us breakfast and treats in the morning, more treats in the afternoon, and supper and treats in the evening?
"That would be YOU, sucker."
February 15, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The riddle of Millie the Sphinx:
Which creature feeds us breakfast and treats in the morning, more treats in the afternoon, and supper and treats in the evening?
"That would be YOU, sucker."
Which creature feeds us breakfast and treats in the morning, more treats in the afternoon, and supper and treats in the evening?
"That would be YOU, sucker."
Sometimes, Clarence would let one of the dogs share a bed with him. (Clarence with Linus; Lucy with a bed to herself. Photo 2004 or 2005.)
February 14, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Sometimes, Clarence would let one of the dogs share a bed with him. (Clarence with Linus; Lucy with a bed to herself. Photo 2004 or 2005.)